 BY: Michelle Krieger Exergame Fitness

 While childhood obesity rates increase, opportunities for students to be active have decreased. Kids are less active than ever. This not only affects their health, but also their performance in class. Physical activity programs are linked to stronger academic achievement, increased concentration and improved math, reading and writing test scores. So how can we help? The answer is simple Exergame fitness. Just Think…

 To inspire physical activity through the most cutting- edge active game experience - AND - to provide fun, sustainable solutions to fight childhood obesity.  A great tool to motivate people to participate and engage through games.  Bringing exercise and game play together as one. What is Exergame Fitness?

Exergame Fitness is the global leader in Exergaming products and medically driven programming. They have over 10+ years experience in the fitness industry and were first to market with fully customized room designs keeping active gaming a positive way of battling childhood obesity and inactivity. They have the largest selection of tested products in the industry backed by our 110% lowest price guarantee. Products exergame offer?

Floor Active Games: Interactive Products that use Floor space and can be mobile, or permanent structures provide a lot of movement. The products are usually based on targets, sensors, and gesture recognition.

Lightspace Play Floor (technology)  Lightspace Play is a revolutionary entertainment system that combines the latest display and interactive technologies to produce a recreational experience that will provide hours of fun for children and adults of all ages. The system is capable of storing and running a potentially limitless variety of games and interactive programs that can be used by any number of participants simultaneously. What does it include?  The Lightspace Play Wall includes an interactive surface made up of LED- lit and pressure-sensitive tiles constructed to fit an 8’ by 4’ (2,44m x 1,2m) footprint. Each tile is 16” by 16” and 2.5 inches thick (406mm x 406mm x 61mm).  The tiles are able to detect the location, movement and force of participants or objects, creating a realistic gaming experience with instant feedback displayed on the surface or through sound effects.

Why invest in the Lightspace Play Floor?  How will it be used/ Who will it benefit from it ? : Players choose their game and difficulty level, and the LightsLightspace Play Floor - Interactive Dance Floorpace Play system takes it from there, sensing and responding to their every move and making the games unpredictable and challenging. Kids work up a sweat, and because they’re having fun, they keep coming back for more. Kids can easily meet their recommended 90 minutes of daily exercise without even realizing that they’re “working out.”  Lightspace Play helps develop skills that traditional physical fitness programs develop: endurance, coordination, agility, and flexibility, as well as strategic thinking and memory.  Price: $21, Can’t put a price on fun!

Gaming Bikes: Gaming Bikes offer a blend of some traditional cardio products with an interactive element to keep you engaged, have fun, and compete with others.

ExerBike Pro – Dual (technology)  Pedal to play! It's really that simple. The all new USA made "Exerbike" is a commercial-grade game bike designed to bring competitive fun and stunning Playstation graphics back into kids' interactive fitness. Using the superior power and technology of the Playstation 3 users can play their favorite racing, boating, motorcycle and biking games while achieving a great cardio workout without them knowing it.  Equipped with "Magnetic Resistance Technology", the user will be provided with a smooth and efficient workout. Just turn the dial from left to right adjusting the resistance setting. Perfect from kids to seniors, the Exerbike has a unique "step thru" design that allows any user to enter and exit the bike without having to straddle the machine in order to sit down, as you do with most upright cycles. Simply "step thru," sit down, pedal and play.  The steering mechanism stimulates riding a bike. In order to turn, you have to physically turn the handlebars and reset them to the middle to move ahead.

Why invest? How will it be used/ Who will it benefit from it ?  The Exerbike is housed in a sleek black shroud that contours the user's body tapered with high resolution graphics and silver framing, giving it a futuristic look that grabs kids' attention. The sturdy design of the Exerbike can allow players to play as hard and as fast as they can. The Exerbike houses two commercial-grade wheels mounted to the bike's back frame, making it a snap to move. Easily lift the front of the bike and pull away.  Students will be benefiting from the bike and not even knowing it. They will be enjoying playing a video game while exercising. Statistical Data:  Magnatech resistance technology for silent & frictionless training.  No external power source. The XerBike Pro is 100% "human powered".  Ergonomically contoured saddle provides a safe & comfortable riding surface.  Game Controller is PlayStation2 based and plays 40+ compatible games.  Resistance Levels: Variable Low to High manual EZ-turn adjustment  Display features: Time, Distance  Fits users from 4'6" up to 6'8"  Bike User weight capacity: 500 lbs  Product Weight: 320 lbs.  Product Dimensions:53"L x 20"W x 57"H Price:$6,000.00

Climbing Activities: Climbing is fun, engaging, requires concentration, coordination, and is great fitness. Products that have low maintenance requirement.

Traverse Walls (equipment)  Packages are great for facilities to mount on a wall to create fun programming that provides the challenges of climbing.  These walls are very safe and need minimum staff training or oversight, yet they provide much of the excitement and fitness  (5) 4' x 8' Standard Traverse Wall Panels  6' x 20' Standard Cordless mat Locking System (2" thick mats)  Red Relief Safety Line  100 Groperz Hand Holdz  10 Ball Holders  320 T-Nuts  (1) 18" x 24" Traverse Wall Rules and Guidelines Sign  Safety, Care and Maintenance Instructions  Price: $2,596

 It will help the students with concentration and coordination.  Students will be working their upper bodies and having fun at the same time.  It will benefit them in more ways then one. Why invest in the traverse wall?

PlayStation Package: Includes: PlayStation 3 2 year warranty Memory Cards Game Software Game Curriculum Price: $300

22" Class (21.6" diag.) BRAVIA BX p HD picture quality, 5 HD inputs, USB input, customized picture and sound settings, automatic picture base on room lighting. Price: $269

 It is not enough to take steps which may some day lead to a goal; each step must be itself a goal and a step likewise.  Let’s get our students MOVING! Conclusion The students are the future lets make it a bright one for them!