Can using exergames improve physical fitness? A 12-week randomized controlled trial

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Highlights:

• This study examines whether playing exergames improves physical fitness.

• Moderator role of previous participation in other forms of exercise was examined.

• Exergames improve a number of indices for physical fitness.

• Previous participation in other forms of exercise moderates such improvements.

摘要

•This study examines whether playing exergames improves physical fitness.•Moderator role of previous participation in other forms of exercise was examined.•Exergames improve a number of indices for physical fitness.•Previous participation in other forms of exercise moderates such improvements.

论文关键词:Exergame,Physical fitness,Randomized controlled trial,Youth,Exercise

论文评审过程:Received 27 June 2016, Revised 5 December 2016, Accepted 7 December 2016, Available online 12 January 2017, Version of Record 17 January 2017.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.086