{"id":14297,"date":"2009-11-20T01:00:44","date_gmt":"2009-11-20T06:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=14297"},"modified":"2009-11-18T16:47:36","modified_gmt":"2009-11-18T21:47:36","slug":"gym-workouts-more-beneficial-than-fitness-video-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/gym-workouts-more-beneficial-than-fitness-video-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Gym Workouts More Beneficial than Fitness Video Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman<\/a>Everything is changing these days and the digital world is taking over. Have you ever played video games? Well, most video games in the past have required very little or no physical activity. But now, digital workout games are becoming far more popular than actually working out itself.<\/p>\n

The latest video craze is thanks to the Wii and complimentary games like Wii Fit<\/a> and EA Sports Active<\/a>. These \u201cexergames\u201d have made fitness enjoyable by allowing physical activity to be fun, challenging, and adventurous. These fitness video games<\/a> are great for improving eye-hand coordination, balance, stability, and stamina; all of which you can do at the gym as well.<\/p>\n

Although the sweaty gym or health club may not be the most enjoyable place to spend an hour or so of your day, the benefits are endless. I understand that driving to the gym is an inconvenience and full of germs and people you may not want to talk to, but suck it up and hit it hard!<\/p>\n

I strongly believe there is no substitute for exercise itself. Although \u201cexergames\u201d do a good job, exercise cannot be imitated. Cardiovascular training<\/a> can be done anywhere and everywhere, but there is no exception for weight training. Weight training<\/a> has been proven to increase bone density and lean muscle mass, improve posture, and reduce the risk of future injuries, which is not something you’ll be able to accomplish with your video game.<\/p>\n

As a fitness expert, I encourage you to proceed with your normal workout routines (cardio and weight training) and let the digital workout world be an added benefit to your physically active lifestyle. In other words, don\u2019t rely on video games to get your physical activity, use them for fun and additional exercise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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