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The Physiologic And Behavioral Implications Of Playing Active And Sedentary Video Games In A Seated And Standing Position, G. J. Sanders, M. Rebold, Corey Allen Peacock, M. L. Williamson, A. Santo, J. E. Barkley
The Physiologic And Behavioral Implications Of Playing Active And Sedentary Video Games In A Seated And Standing Position, G. J. Sanders, M. Rebold, Corey Allen Peacock, M. L. Williamson, A. Santo, J. E. Barkley
Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles
Previous studies have assessed physiologic response while playing video games per manufacturer instructions with participants standing during active video game play and seated during sedentary game play. It is not known whether an assigned seated or standing position affects positional preference and oxygen consumption (VO2) while gaming. The purpose of the study was to assess VO2 and preference of playing active and sedentary video games in a seated and standing position. VO2 was assessed in 25 participants during four, 20-minute conditions; resting, PlayStation 2 Madden NFL Football 2011, Nintendo Wii-Sports Boxing and Nintendo Wii Madden NFL Football 2011. Each condition …