Exergaming beats boredom: fun fitness study shows promise for heart health

NCT ID NCT05712317

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether playing an active video game called the ExerCube three times a week for 8 weeks could improve fitness and blood pressure in healthy adults. 43 people took part, and researchers compared the game players to a group doing standard moderate exercise. The goal was to see if the fun, game-based workout could offer similar health benefits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Bern

    Bern, 3012, Switzerland

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