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Influence of Pokémon Go Playing Style on Physical Activity and Its Effect on Kinanthropometry Variables and Body Composition in Adolescents.

Adrián Mateo-OrcajadaRaquel Vaquero-CristóbalLucía Abenza-Cano
Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2023)
The continuous style of play seems to be more effective in increasing physical activity in adolescents, but the changes in body composition and kinanthropometric variables occur similarly with continuous and intermittent gameplay. Therefore, the playful use of Pokémon Go can be used in educational and health fields to produce changes in body composition in this population.
Keyphrases
  • body composition
  • physical activity
  • resistance training
  • bone mineral density
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • body mass index
  • public health
  • sleep quality
  • high intensity
  • risk assessment
  • human health