Abstract
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased sedentary behaviour and poorer health among office workers. Exergaming is a technology-driven mode of exercise that can improve health while physically distancing. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this commentary was to explain the benefits of exergaming on physical function, psychological health, and cognition among office workers. RESULTS: Exergaming improves these health outcomes, reduces pain, and decreases the risk for chronic disease. It is easily accessible on smart devices and can be performed both indoors and outdoors. CONCLUSIONS: Twenty-one minutes of exergaming per day can improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of pain and disease. Employers and policy-makers should consider promoting exergaming among office workers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-17 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Work |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Exercise
- middle-age
- sedentary behaviour
- video games
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health