Saturday, November 18, 2006

Exercise AND Video Games? No Problem!

I think this is just a great product. We all know that kids are exercising less and less since they are no longer going outside to play, but they do love their video games. Gymkids just released a product that will take care of that. Theyv'e launched two machines, the Cyberbike and the Step2Play.
As the kid is playing their game, as long as they keep moving, the controller keeps working. When they stop, so does their controller. You can control the speed they have to move at to keep it going, so it won't kill the child just because they are young and can't go as fast as their older brother and sister. It's not a flawless system, because you really don't want to force the kid to uses a stairmaster, but at least it's a better choice than the kids sitting on the couch the whole time.
I'm a big kid myself, but I think I'm a little too big for this. If you are an adult and love video games, but would like to find something that will force you to keep moving, try the Nintendo Wii. It has a controller that you can use like a tennis racquet, or a sword, etc... You will get to stand up, move around, and still enjoy your favorite games.









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Jason Hodge

Certified Personal Trainer
Medical Exercise Specialist

Bringing over 13 years of personal training experience to the Katy, TX area, Jason Hodge strives to improve the health of local residents by helping them lose weight and eliminate pain. While Jason has numerous educational accomplishments, he feels that his greatest asset is his concern for others. Trying to lose or get out of pain is a very tough journey, physically and emotionally. It is my committment to help everyone that I can.

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  • 2007 Katy Sun Readers' Choice Award - Personal Trainer of the Year
  • 2008 Katy Sun Readers' Choice Award - Personal Trainer of the Year
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  • Coopers' Institute Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM - Certified Personal Trainer
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  • NASM - Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • Titleist Performance Institute - Golf Fitness Instructor
  • AAHFRP - Medical Exercise Specialist
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