A Bowling Exergame to Improve Functional Capacity in Older Adults: Co-Design, Development, and Testing to Compare the Progress of Playing Alone Versus Playing With Peers.

Jorge Luiz Andrade Da Silva Júnior Daiana Biduski Ericles Andrei Bellei Osvaldo Henrique Cemin Becker Luciane Daroit Adriano Pasqualotti Hugo Tourinho Filho Ana Carolina Bertoletti De Marchi

Published in: JMIR serious games (2021)

The findings suggest that the developed exergame helps in improving the functional capacity and adherence to physical exercise among older people, with even better results for those who played with peers. In addition to leading to more appropriate products, a co-design approach may positively influence the motivation and adherence of participants.

Keyphrases

physical activity
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle