The contribution of upper limb and total body movement to adolescents' energy expenditure whilst playing Nintendo Wii

publication

Author: 

Graves, L. E.
Ridgers, N. D.
Stratton, G.

Citation: 

Graves, L. E., Ridgers, N. D., & Stratton, G. (2008). The contribution of upper limb and total body movement to adolescents' energy expenditure whilst playing Nintendo Wii. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 104(4), 617-623.

DOI: 10.1007/s00421-008-0813-8

Keywords: 

  • adolescents
  • boxing
  • exergame
  • game play
  • motor skills
  • nintendo wii
  • physical activity
  • physiology
  • racing
  • sports
  • teens
  • tweens
  • upper extremity
  • xbox 360

Health Topic: 

  • Exercise and Fitness

Target Population: 

  • Pre-Teens
  • Teens

Game Platform: 

  • Game Console

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

Partners

  • HopeLab
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • SAGE Publishing
  • UNICEF Kid Power