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Gearing Up for the Future of Exercise

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  • Rory McGloin
  • Kimberly Embacher-Martin
  • Christine Gilbert
  • Jaci VanHeest

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Background Exergames —which combine physical activity with elements of virtual interaction (e.g., “ cyber-cycling †)—come in a wide range of styles and with an array of structural and environmental characteristics that are likely to influence a user’s experience, including their overall enjoyment . Aim The aim of the current study was thus to compare adolescents’ experience of flow and enjoyment across two cyber-cycling sessions that featured two unique styles of cycling exergames . Method Eighty-eight participants aged 11-13 participated in two cyber-cycling sessions spaced one week apart. Participants engaged in two unique conditions, one virtual game featuring the collection of coins to earn points and one a virtual simulation of an outdoor trail ride. The order of condition delivery was randomly selected. Results Participants reported experiencing greater flow and enjoyment when the cyber-cycling session was centered on a virtual gaming experience. Conclusion Adolescents find greater enjoyment from exergames that feature traditional gaming characteristics and features. Implications for the design and sustained adoption of exergames for adolescents are discussed.

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  • Rory McGloin & Kimberly Embacher-Martin & Christine Gilbert & Jaci VanHeest, 2020. "Gearing Up for the Future of Exercise," Simulation & Gaming, , vol. 51(6), pages 819-829, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:simgam:v:51:y:2020:i:6:p:819-829
    DOI: 10.1177/1046878120943253
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    1. Timothy C. Clapper, 2020. "Vigorous writing is concise, research is rigorous," Simulation & Gaming, , vol. 51(6), pages 739-743, December.

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