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  1. Treadwall – The Functional Fitness Piece For Your Health Club Members

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    The Treadwall is a fantastic addition to any health club. With the Treadwall, there’s nothing to strap on or nothing to start up. That’s right all you need to is get on and start climbing! The Treadwall is self-powered by climbing. It brings the capabilities of a climbing gym to a limited space of a health club or similar facility. There are various models to choose from that can blend into an…Read More

  2. Increase Family Memberships With Active Gaming Options for Youth

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    KidRec opened in July 2016 to meet the needs of the FitRec families in the community of Palos Hills. This new addition offers unlimited KidRec visits, open times for families to enjoy together, and additional classes and programs designed to encourage your children ages 3 months to 15 years to stay active and have fun!  One of the core pieces of this new facility was the launch of their Exergame …Read More

  3. Using Interactive Fitness for Brain Training Cognitive Function

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      Brain training refers to cognitive training that uses intense mental exercises to target and work on the brain’s cognitive skills. Having strong cognitive skills is critical because they’re the skills the brain uses to read, learn, remember, reason, and pay attention. The skills targeted by brain training include: attention skills, long and short-term memory, focus, and processing speed…Read More

  4. HIIT Training with Interactive Fitness and Exergame Interview

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      At the Auburn Racquet & Fitness Club in California one of the key focuses is on small group, and personal training.  But one of the largest growing trends in fitness is High Intensity Interval Training.  HIIT training is any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even rest. High Intensity interval training is a great w…Read More

  5. Using Interactive Fitness Equipment For Physical Therapy and Rehab

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      Physical Therapy is defined as therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, etc. Recovering from injuries can take time and patience. Using interactive fitness can be a motivational tool for people who are struggling to recover from…Read More

  6. Birthday Parties, Summer Camps, and Family Fitness with Exergaming

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      FitRec located in Palos Hills, IL invites all families with kids 3 months-15 years old to come explore 9,000 sq. ft. of new dedicated youth and family program space. One of the showcase areas is their Exergame Room. Here they host things like birthday parties, summer camps, drop in programs, family fitness nights, and many more. Checkout out this video to learn more about impact on things l…Read More

  7. Exergaming For Adults and the Millennial Fitness Trends with Exergame

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      Interactive fitness for adults is becoming a trend that is growing quickly. When you think of Exergame, most people think that it’s just for kids. But that’s not true! Health Clubs, YMCA’s, Park Districts, etc are looking for ways to get adults to want to come and join their facility. There are so many different types of fitness classes offered that can be used with interactive fitnes…Read More

  8. Youth Fitness, Adult Wellness, and Family Fun with Exergaming

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      FitRec, short for the Health, Fitness & Recreation Center, is managed as a department located on the Moraine Valley Community College campus.  This 110,000 square foot recreational facility is highlighted by a large fitness center, a 3 court gymnasium, and a recreational pool.  A few years ago they made the addition of a full childcare wing.  This space is dedicated to the kids of t…Read More

  9. Youth X Room for Youth Training, and Teen Tween Fitness Gamification

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      One of the toughest questions in most non-profits, and for profit clubs is what to do with the teen/tween demographic, too old to be in the  day care area but too young to be in the main fitness areas.  Many clubs struggle with how to keep this age group not only in the club and engaged, but also active.  With our Youth X concept at Exergame Fitness we use a proven fitness methodology c…Read More

  10. Adult Training with Interactive Gaming For Small Groups and PT

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      Checkout our interview with Patrick Bergen, Fitness Director at the Auburn Racquet & Fitness Club. Learn more about his Exergame experience through some of the small group classes they have been running. Learn how they have been using it for HIIT (high intensity interval training), personal training, and boot camp style classes. Perfect for kids, adults, and seniors! Designed for group …Read More