Which modern active gaming style is your favorite?
Chapter 1

The living room dance revolution

Chapter 2

The early days of active gaming

Chapter 3

The motion control boom

Chapter 4

The modern immersive fitness landscape

Ch 4 · The modern immersive fitness landscape
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diegoplays The scientific benefits of active play on the human brain

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The modern immersive fitness landscape
BETA

diegoplays Match modern fitness games to discover how play became the ultimate way to move.

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diegoplays The Science of Play

When we turn a workout into a game, We light up our brain with a dopamine flame.

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Slicing beats in virtual reality

diegoplays Released in 2018, the VR rhythm game Beat Saber requires players to squat, lean, and slash targets with virtual light swords.

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Quiz

What virtual objects must players slash using light swords in the game Beat Saber?

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Quiz

In which year was the highly popular VR rhythm game Beat Saber officially released?

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We sustain the greatest effort when the mind is at play.

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Ring Fit Adventure and the fitness RPG

diegoplays In 2019, Ring Fit Adventure introduced a flexible resistance hoop to track workouts.

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In which year did Nintendo release the fitness-themed role-playing game Ring Fit Adventure?

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What is the name of the flexible, squeeze-resistant plastic ring used to play Ring Fit Adventure?

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Fun Fact

Tennis-level workout: The VR Health Institute found that playing Beat Saber on expert difficulty burns as many calories per minute as a high-intensity tennis match.

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Quiz

Unlike virtual reality (VR), what do floor-projected augmented reality games not require players to wear?

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Quiz

What technology is used to project interactive games directly onto gym floors and walls for active play?

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Glossary
exergame (noun)
A video game that requires the player to engage in physical exercise. Ubisoft released a major dance installment of this genre on October 14, 2025, utilizing motion-tracking technology.

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What term do researchers use for activities like exergaming that train both the physical body and cognitive brain functions simultaneously?

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Quiz

Besides physical fitness, which of the following is a proven cognitive benefit of regular exergaming?

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Gossip

Which modern active gaming style is your favorite?

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