Definition of ExerGaming – Part 2

September 25, 2008 Definition No Comments

On the flight back to Edinburgh last night I spoke to an accountancy alumna from my the institution where I work and who knew one of my former students. We started by discussing the possibility of using points- based incentive schemes to effect behavioral change (hot topic at the moment) since she was after all a bean counter!

We soon moved on to ExerGames, which she latched onto, being an avid “Wii Fitter”. Since she was also a gym regular, I was keen to establish if she had experienced any in a gym setting. “No“, was the answer, but not being a fan of group classes, she was always on the look out for something that “KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED“.

ExerGaming – defn 2. Something that keeps you motivated.

 

Definition of ExerGaming – Part 1

September 25, 2008 Definition No Comments

Traveling back to Scotland from the Leisure Industry Conference in Birmingham, England last night I had to check my hold bag through the oversize channel. This was due to it containing a Gamercize Stepper kindly given to me by CEO Richard Coshott.

“Are there any gases, chemicals or electrical items in your luggage, sir?” asked the security man. “Yes“, I replied, “A Stepper“. The security man continued, “And you also have a couple of video games controllers?“. “Ah yes“, I confirmed. “IF YOU DON’T STEP, THE GAME CONTROLLER WON’T WORK!”

“I see…Thank you sir and have a nice flight.”

So there you have it, part 1 of my series on the definition of ExerGaming. In case you missed it:

ExerGaming – defn 1. If you don’t step, the video game controller won’t work.