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DDR: Exergaming to Lose Weight

The next time your child wants to turn on the game system you should join in the fun. Plug in a dance mat for Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution. It’s a music game that will give you an aerobic workout. The dance pad has four or six arrows: up, down, right, and left (sometimes adding left and right diagonals). Arrows on the screen prompt you to follow the rhythm of a song. There are various levels of intensity. You can calculate the amount of calories burned or calculate your total running distance when the game is in workout mode. In addition, … Continue reading →

Dance Dance Revolution: A Revolution To Your Living Room

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Dance Dance Revolution is a video game where your control the game with your feet rather than your hands. Rather than use a handheld controller you use a dance pad that is connected to your game system. During the game songs are played and arrows light up on the screen directing the game player to step on a certain arrow. Players earn points by stepping one the correct arrow at the correct time. Sound easy? On the beginner mode this game isn’t entirely impossible. There are three levels: beginner, normal, and hard. The hard level makes me dizzy just looking … Continue reading →