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Kinect Fitness Challenge
Gamify Fitness 

Can I Still Use the Kinect to Drive a 12-Week Fitness Challenge?

September 28, 2021September 27, 2021 Michael Brockbank kinect fitness, losing weight

I love challenging myself in a variety of ways. This time, I’m aiming to lose the last of my weight while reaching 8% body fat before the end of 2021. Is it possible to use the Kinect to power this latest fitness challenge?

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Lose Weight in a Week Kinect
Journal 

How Much Weight Can I Lose This Week with the Xbox Kinect?

September 6, 2021September 5, 2021 Michael Brockbank case study, kinect fitness, losing weight

One of the primary foci of this website is to gamify fitness. And as I am working on the last 30 pounds, I figure perhaps I should do another case study to see if playing the Kinect for a week can help me lose weight.

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Kinect Fitness Plan
Gamify Fitness Xbox Kinect 

Using Kinect Fitness to Drive a 6-Week Training Program

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Michael Brockbank kinect fitness, losing weight, xbox 360 kinect

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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Avengers Battle for Earth
Case Studies 

Avengers: Battle for Earth – A Case Study of Weight Loss

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 Michael Brockbank losing weight, xbox 360 kinect

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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Your Shape Fitness Evolved
Gamify Fitness Healthy Gaming 

Your Shape Fitness Evolved, the Best $0.99 I Ever Spent

November 20, 2019 Michael Brockbank gamify fitness, losing weight, xbox 360 kinect

Before you start hating, I know the Kinect is obsolete and among Microsoft’s growing pile of discarded toys.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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