Health and fitness doesn’t need to be boring. In fact, there are a lot of ways you can gamify fitness to make it more fun. Exercise routines, workout DVDs and workout equipment that collects dust in the corner is often quite mundane. Here are some ways you can take games to a whole new level and improve your level of health and fitness.
Since we are ColoradoPlays, it only makes sense to play in Colorado. And one of my favorite pastimes is to spend an hour or two at Topgolf. As the new one opened recently, we decided to give the Topgolf in Thornton a try.
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Even before the current pandemic, home fitness apps and devices were making strides in the market. And after seeing some of the products available today, it makes me wonder if the Xbox Kinect was just ahead of its time.
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Yes, I know. The Xbox Kinect is a long-dead tech. I guess that would make me a zombie player. The fact is, I’ve lost more weight with playing Kinect fitness games than any other method. And it’s still something that engages me to this day.
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So, I just signed myself up to participate in World CleanUp Day on September 19, 2020. I wish I would have realized this was coming sooner, then I would have planned something a bit more fun. But, it is what it is. So, let’s do something productive!
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Yes, I still play the Xbox Kinect to help burn calories and lose weight. I mean, there’s a lot to be said about a game system that helps you lose more than 80 pounds. And this case study for Avengers: Battle for Earth breaks down why it’s one of my favorites.
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Most people that follow us on ColoradoPlays.com probably know Michael and I love coffee. As a matter of fact, it is a borderline obsession. So when my cousin told me we should try Dutch Bros Coffee, I was a little hesitant but I am game for trying anything once, so off we went to Dutch Bros Coffee.
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Gamifying fitness is not necessarily new. But, with the current pandemic going on, many are finding more value in it today than ever before. And the Ergatta Rower is just another addition to working out at home while having fun.
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We want to start reviewing some parks and hiking trails as part of getting out and playing in Colorado. I decided to start with the Philip S. Miller Park because I have gone there a few times and know it pretty well. So, it is as good as any to start this segment on our page.
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I am a big fan of gamifying fitness in any capacity. This is because gamification helps to keep your mind engaged by making a workout seem less grueling. And I’m excited to give VR fitness a try. I’m just not 100% sold on the idea.
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Before you start hating, I know the Kinect is obsolete and among Microsoft’s growing pile of discarded toys. But, I still want to add a bit of appreciation for the Kinect game, “Your Shape Fitness Evolved.” After all, it’s helped me lose more than 80 pounds.
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