They state:

"Video games have often been blamed as a contributing factor to the nation’s epidemic of obesity, high blood pressure, Type II diabetes and other lifestyle diseases largely caused by inactivity and a lack of physical exercise. However, with the implementation of new technologies, video games may prove to be just what fitness experts are looking for to help their clients get more active, increase their heart rate and spend less time sitting on the couch.

One ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and avid gamer, sums up the development of exertainment nicely, strongly advocating its potential for realizing health benefits for every segment of the population, whatever the game, whatever the console. She advocates Dance Dance Revolution along with her fellow trainers as “…definitely more of an aerobic game – I see kids all the time enjoying it and losing weight – I think they gain a lot of aerobic exercise without realizing it.” And don’t try to tell her that the Wii just doesn’t allow you to get active enough to achieve real fitness. “The Nintendo Wii will show benefits for everyone,” she suggests.

“Whether you can sit down for the game or you have to be standing, it involves movement. The best part is its just fun – for everyone. Deconditioned and obese individuals will find it fun to play and gain aerobic movement out of the games. Seniors can enjoy gentle movements of bowling and golfing. Youth become a part of the game and don’t just turn into vegetables in front of the TV. Everyone can burn some calories and learn some good health habits from Nintendo Wii’s fitness, and the system is just too hard to pass up when watching anyone play.”