Computer Games Burn Up Calories

Playing new style computer games can help people burn up a significant amount of calories, research has found.

Games consoles such as Nintendo Wii require players to use body movements to control the action. A study by Liverpool John Moores University found regular use could help shift 27lb (12.25kg) a year.

The study was carried out to establish whether computer games can contribute to the daily activity recommendations for children. The researchers compared activity levels during gaming using the Wii with those achieved using traditional seated joypad-controlled consoles. They found more active forms of gaming increased energy expenditure to a level which could help lose weight.

BBC