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Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership With XRtainment Zone To Provide Exergaming Wellness Programming










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Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership With XRtainment Zone To Provide Exergaming Wellness Programming

Palatine, IL – October 10, 2008 – The growing epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Inactivity among kids, teens and adults has prompted the need for entertaining game based fitness solutions that engage users – called Exergames.

Two USA companies that have pioneered the Exergaming industry have now joined forces to offer the largest selection of tested Exergaming products, along with medically proven programming to help fight the raging epidemic of obesity around the world. The new programming division is called "XRGame Zone - Exergame Fitness Programming."

The Exergame market has a growing number of product solutions that have had a great amount of success in keeping people of all ages and ability levels active through the experience of playing games. The critical next stage is to provide Programs and Curriculum based services that offer complete turn-key solutions for Exergaming locations.

XRGame Zone's in-depth programming will be headed by Dr. Ernie Medina Jr. DrPH and business partner Joel Peterson J.D. For years Dr. Medina has been the leader when it comes to the Exergaming market. His unconditional pursuit to helping fight childhood obesity thru means of Exergaming is un-matched in the industry.

Dr. Medina adds, “XRtainment Zone is very excited about the new strategic collaboration with Exergame Fitness” said Dr. Ernie Medina, Jr., cofounder of XRtainment Zone. “With Exergame Fitness’ expertise in exergaming product distribution and facility design combined with XRtainment’s one of a kind exergame and wellness programming, we believe we can offer a complete Exergame and wellness solution that will positively impact the health of kids, adults and seniors around the world.”

Exergame Fitness is the country’s largest distributor of Exergame fitness products. The proven and tested products have been installed in over 600 locations around the world; including: YMCA’s, Schools, Park Districts, Hospitals, JCC’s, Kids Fitness Zones and Health Clubs.

Ed Kasanders, President of Motion Fitness adds, "We have watched Dr. Ernie Medina and have followed his journey thru the Exergaming market for sometime now. Ernie is truly a leader when it comes to this industry. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge because of his amazing networking capabilities and his drive for providing proven programming that works.”

“The Strategic Partnership is an ideal fit, so we can offer the best of everything to our customers from concept to a successful long-term Exergame program that stands alone as a business model or is integrated into an existing facility”, adds Kasanders.

For additional information visit the Exergame Fitness web-site,
www.exergamefitness.com, or call 1-877-668-4664.

Exergame Fitness is a division of Motion Fitness LLC. Since 1998 they have provided fitness, health and wellness products for consumer and commercial applications. Exergame Fitness provides Facility Planning & Installation, Grant & Funding Assistance, Program Design & Product Training, Turnkey Marketing Support, Free Layout Designs & Concepts, Programming Curriculums, Financing Options and more.

XRtainment Zone is a one of a kind family fun and wellness organization that offers kids of all ages a place where “working out is all play!” When exercise is fun, lasting healthy lifestyle habits can be established and obesity, cardiovascular disease and other lifestyle related illnesses can be prevented or reduced. XRtainment provides turnkey wellness programming which uses new interactive and video exercise games to make exercise fun, Through its innovative health techniques, wellness programming, and group training modules, XRtainment offers a highly effective and fun intervention to treat the multiple causes of lifestyle related diseases that currently plague modern families and society at large. Fitness centers, parks and recreation departments, senior centers, YMCA’s and others can now take advantage of this new, dynamic exercise program while increasing their return on investment.

“Exergaming” is a term used for video games that also provide exercise. Exergames have one element of exercise and one element of gaming. Games fit in to the category of entertainment, and similarly Exergames are a category of Exertainment (formed from "exercise" and "entertainment"). Exertainment includes one aspect of innovation or entertainment to an exercise work out. To learn more about Exergaming, visit:
http://www.exergamefitness.com/about_us.htm

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CONTACT:
Tommy Seilheimer
Exergame Fitness
T: 847-963-8969 x1103
F: 847-963-8966
info@exergamefitness.com
http://www.exergamefitness.com/

Exergame Products Available at Exergame Fitness.com

PS3 Eye Toy Package w/ Plasma TV/Roll Cart - [more information]
This package is great for Exergaming competitions playing various mini games on the PS3. The camera puts you in the game as you physically interact with the software!

Alpha Mats - [more information]
Text your name, compute math problems and up your cardio on this amazing Exerlearing pad. These high quality durable pads can get your gym or kids fitness class doing programs that stimulate learning and problem solving.

XaviX Power Boxing Package - [more information]
Put on the gloves, press play and knock out your digital opponents safely on the screen. Jackie Chan Power Boxing is fun, rewarding and addictive!

XaviX Tennis Package - [more information]
Grab the mini tennis racquets and play in team battle mode and watch the sweat drip. Xavix tennis is very popular with Schools, YMCA's and Kid Zones.

Motivatrix - [more information]Finally an Exergaming product that has great graphics and can challenge users from ages 5 - adult. The Motivatrix mini games are unmatched in the industry and this really captures what Exergaming is all about. 2 thumbs up!!

Makoto Sports Arena - [more information]
What else can we say? This is one of our top performing products that kids love! Knock the lights out by yourself our team play. The Makoto is a product that has many health benefits for kids. Read more about it!

Traq 3D - [more information]The Traq 3D is a great Exergaming product that has amazing graphics and great for all ages. The Traq 3D was featured on Oprah® and ESPN®! Dodge, Lunge, Jump and train your body with fitness based results right on the screen.

Cybex Trazer - [more information]
Just like the Traq 3D the Trazer is engaging, used by doctors and developed for improving body movements and agility. Play soccer, jumping games, football lunging and more. Get data on your performance after you complete the game

Dance Dance Revolution - DDR - [more information]
DDR is a popular video dance & step craze that has been documented as a welcome solution to youth obesity. Users stomp, slide and compete to accurately match up step moves to arrows on the screen. Simple to use and easy on the budget!

Lightspace Play Wall - [more information]
The Lightspace Play Wall combines the latest in interactive technology with software controlled content that will provide hours of fun and exercise. The arcade cabinet makes it fun and a great way to light up your fitness area.
Discover the unique concept of optimizing movement, fitness and reaction...Touch Wall. The rules for T-wall are simple but challenging: Knock the lights out & stay focused. Perfect for recovering Soldiers, ADD/HD kids, rehab and fitness centers.

Lightspace Play - [more information]
Lightspace Play is an interactive fitness floor that can get up to 8 kids at once playing. Play games like Bug Stop, Jump Rope, Simon Says, DDR, Musical Squares, Musical Instruments and more. Sounds, lights & pure interactive fun! A Must have!

TreadWall M4Base - [more information]
The Treadwall M4 Base is great for any sort of climbing activities. Great for fitness clubs, kid zones, YMCA's, Schools and more. Based on a very easy weight setting the wall rotates and moves, letting the user get the health benefits.

Treadwall M4Pro - [more information]
The Treadwall M4 Pro can lean and tilt as you climb for speed or a continual endurance climb. This unit is popular with Park Districts since it can be installed virtually anywhere and the durability is solid. USA Made!

Ab Solo - [more information]
The Ab Solo is a Revolutionary new Ab Solo Core Intensive Training is a uniquely interactive, fun and effective system for people of all ages and abilities. Who knew shooting baskets and doing sit-ups were so much fun. Once you try it your hooked.

Traversing Wall - [more information]
This is a type of climbing that goes sideways instead of up. Another wall product great for anyone looking to save space. Kids love to climb and this is a perfect solution for getting active kids a full body workout by safely climbing sideways.

KidWall - [more information]
The KidWall is safe, simple & fun! KidWall lets kids climb at their own pace. Equipped with our patented Natural Pace technology, The KidWall moves only when the climber moves, keeping kids safe. Colored patterns are used for programming.

Panasonic Core Trainer - [more information]
The Panasonic Core Trainer® uses radically new counter-balance exercise technology, the Core Trainer engages the thigh, back, abdominal and other core muscles, for no-impact strength training with great core results. Build your core.

Hoggan Kids Sprint Circuit - [more information]
Based on a resistance dial simply set it and forget it. Nine multi-function training stations, provides an uncomplicated, safe and strain-free workout. It is perfectly suited for everyone; children, adults and the active aging. Ask us about it!

PaviPlay Flooring - [more information]
PaviPlay Flooring is easy To assemble and clean.The tiles fit together like a jigsaw. Assembly is so easy that a play surface can be constructed in no time. These tiles are actually resistant to bacteria. Great K-12 product that provides comfort and fun.

iJoy Board - [more information]
No matter the season, no matter the board sport, the motorized iJoy Board balance trainer keeps your legs fresh, toned and ready to carve the slopes, grind a rail or catch a wave. Just hop on, balance and play cool snowboard games.

Viper LT Rope Climber - [more information]
The Viper LT Rope Climber is a compact, light-weight rope-climbing exercise machine that offers a close simulation of rope-climbing exercise. Its an engaging product that offers a traditional approach to kids fitness. It feels just like rope climbing.

Kore Balance - [more information]
The all-new Korebalance will be used by top athletes for agility training, seniors who wish to continue their life enhancing activities such as golf and tennis, without the fear of falling, and training

Exerstation - [more information]
The Exerstation measures how hard you are pushing and pulling on the controller. Instead of just using your thumbs to play, our products let you use your entire body! Push the Exerstation and move your digital game. Isometrics at its finest.

TreadWall - [more information]
Why TreadWall? Simple. There is nothing to strap on, nothing to start up; staffing requirements are minimal. Let them climb away on this rotating wall. You never are more than a few feet from the ground. Safe and a great workout.

SoftPlay Zone - [more information]
What is Soft Play Zone? This is a dedicated toddler area featuring safe, durable and fun equipment. Products include: Balls, Logs, bouncers, obstacle coarse and more. Bright colors make them attractive and appealing to kids. Daycares Luv 'em!

Jacobs Ladder - [more information]
The Jacobs Ladder is a commercial cardio machine specifically designed for kids fitness, fitness enthusiasts, athletes and professionals. Its unique design places the user at a 40° angle in order to to burn calories while having fun

Jump Zone - [more information]
The Jump Zone is a fun and energetic way to achieve overall fitness. Jump your way to fun or angle the surface to play catch with safe medicine balls. Kids get a kick out of this product and love jumping. The railings make it super safe.

Recreational Games - [more information]
Choose one of our very popular commercial grade Recreation Products to provide hours of fun for kids & adults at your fitness area. These are a great add-on for any YMCA or fitness area. Air Hockey is always a top seller that kids love.

WaterRower - [more information]
Check out the WaterRower! How fast you go depends on how hard you row, which in turn depends on how intensively you work. A unique product that tones your entire body.

Tuff Stuff - [more information]
Another alternative to kids fitness equipment. Tuff Stuff is a great exciting way to get already active kids into another level of fitness. Get them used to traditional fitness and have fun working out.

Exerbike - Game Bike - [more information]
Exerbike provides a fun and engaging entertainment center by allowing the user to directly control your favorite video game played through a PlayStation2. The faster you pedal the faster you go. Pedal to Play various PS2 games.

LCD's, Projectors & Plasma TV's - [more information]
View our vast selection of LCD, Projector and Plasma TV's that enhance the Exergame Fitness experience. All of these products are commercial grade and let your customers see the best possible image.

Game Cycle - [more information]
The GameCycle merges upper body exercise with the excitement and enjoyment of video games. The gaming challenge encourages exercise and will facilitate adherence to rehabilitation and exercise using the Nintendo GameCube. Kids really love it!

Dancetown - DDR - [more information]
Dancetown combines the fun of arcade games with the benefits of dance and physical exercise. Simple, clean and engaging controls. Use it with Seniors, kids, teens and competition players. Safety rails are great for balanced play.

Dreamflyer - [more information]
The Dreamflyer is an engineered product and works on a simple principle of mechanics pivot arrangement. The user, while sitting on the chair, balances her/his weight across the frame. Mostly used in hotels and Casinos. Very unique product.

Hoggan Airbounder - [more information]
Have some fun with the AirBounder! The Hoggan Sprint AirBounder provides a fun, safe and efficient whole-body exercise for adults of all ages, teenagers and children. Jump up and down hang on to the stability railing. Great for the legs.

Cobalt Flux Hand Dance Pro - [more information]
Enables students with a disability or injury to participate in the electronic dance experience along with the rest of the class! A natural extension of the dance game experience, this commercial-grade product offers a solution for special needs children.
3Kick a heavy duty commercial grade machine that will be loved by your youth population, kick boxers, instructors, trainers and more. Simply knock the light out and get a score. Kick & punch the soft padding and increase your reaction time.

Freedom Climber - [more information]
The Freedom Climber provides all the benefits of climbing without the risk of falling from a 30 ft. wall. Being non-motorized, it requires no electricity or batteries to operate. It extends out from your wall and rotates in a circle as you climb. Awesome!

Skywall - [more information]
The Skywall is our #1 reccomended climbing wall due to its 10 preset courses and motorized environment that allows the user to be challenged and tested. The Skywall angels back and forth making it easier for kids and harder on adults.

Phunzone Toddler Systems - [more information]
We offer the widest range of age-appropriate play structures to meet the diverse needs of child development facilities, family entertainment centers, pre-schools, special needs therapy and more. Its a human jungle gym for kids.

Xavix JMat - [more information]
Experience the ultimate interactive workout with Jackie Chan! Step up your cardio fitness with a trainer who knows all of the right moves. Kids Fitness made easy, fun and fit!

Gamercize Interactive Fun - [more information]
Combine video games and exercise for a fitness aspect to the latest technology. The smart alternative to playing computer games the lazy way. When exercise is too boring or there just isn't the time, Gamercize is just the answer!

Testing the Wii Fit

Online gyms and 'Exergames' such as Nintendo's Wii Fit, which is launched later this month, are flooding the fitness market. But how effective are they? We asked readers to give three of them a workout

Karen Widdowson tries out Wii Fit
Karen Widdowson tries out Wii Fit. Photograph: Sarah Lee


Wii Fit

Reviewed by: Karen Widdowson, 35, electronic communication coordinator, London

I wanted to lose weight but had cancelled my gym membership, so I tried the Wii Fit. You stand on a "balance board", which has pressure sensors and communicates, via a wireless remote, with the Wii console. It can calculate your Body Mass Index and "Wii age" (mine was 33 but changed to 45 when I was hung over!). There are four types of exercise - yoga, aerobics, balance and muscle conditioning - which include hulahoops, snowboarding and skiing, among others. You set up a profile and it asks for your goals, giving you contextual feedback throughout. The "Wii Piggy Bank" stores your points, allowing you gradually to unlock more challenging games.

I enjoyed the Wii, but, as someone who has run marathons, it was nothing like as strenuous as a gym workout. The skiing was hilarious, but a half-hour brisk walk would probably be better exercise. There are, however, built-in elements such as playing against yourself (and other people) which keep you motivated. The virtual reality aspect was fun - especially the ski slalom and running track. You do feel a little like you're really on the slope or track. It also responds with sensible advice. I overtook my instructor once and it told me off for not pacing myself and going fast too soon. But what you don't have is someone assessing you in person. I didn't know if my "twists" were right and my yoga-loving friend told me that my yoga positions weren't correct, but the Wii - which judges your posture by assessing your centre of gravity - said they were great.

Verdict: It's fun, with some challenging aspects. Did I lose weight? No, but I might if I carry on


Virtual Gym

Reviewed by: Maria Jones, 40, senior manager, Bury, Lancashire I used to be very fit, but balancing work with children has made exercise hard to accommodate. I thought the Virtual Gym could work for me. Instead of buying a Patsy Palmer video there was a great choice of workouts (including spinning, aerobics, "legs, bums and tums" and Pilates) and a diary of classes showing on screen, which you can download and copy to CD. This means you can do the classes when and where you want.

Before starting, I had to fill out detailed questionnaires on health, lifestyle, fitness and diet and choose five goals from around 24 options. I opted for improving muscle tone, losing weight, improving strength, reducing anxiety and improving fitness. From this information, the computer-generated "personal trainer" facility recommended that I try Pilates and aerobics. I particularly liked the Pilates. The instructor was clear and I felt confident I was doing the positions correctly, but you can rewind to double check. My only criticism was that I wasn't sure if the level was novice, intermediate or experienced, and I couldn't track my progress. And during one session the website kept logging me out - once during a class - which was irritating.

Verdict: I'm happy to have discovered Pilates and that I have managed to find time to exercise regularly for the first time in ages. My muscle tone has improved, but I am worried I might lose motivation to continue as the flexibility can make it easy to put off


Swat Rock interactive gym, Clifton leisure centre

Reviewed by: Ashley Ellis, 10, Nottingham

I started going to Swat Rock where we play physical computer games with an instructor six months ago. There are eight dance mats, two games walls with flashing lights and a special PlayStation where you race cars on a track, but instead of using your thumbs [as you would on regular computer games], you use your body to turn the car. We normally start with a warm-up, then have 15 minutes on the dance mats where we have to move our feet to correspond with flashing lights on the wall and mat, five minutes' rest, then two games on the walls. The coach says the name of a body part and we have to hit the flashing light on the wall with that body part. We also bounce up to the wall on space hoppers to hit the lights, or throw bean bags. Sometimes we stick to one game for two weeks so we can measure our progress. When I started I was on the easy dance mat setting and now I'm on medium. The coach explains what is happening to our bodies when we play. For instance, because our bodies are pumping blood faster, our hearts beat faster, making our veins pump up. And the dance mats and throwing balls at the wall improve our coordination.

Verdict: Afterwards, I come out hot and sweaty, like I've worked my body really hard, and I feel really, really good.


The Wii Fit and other Exergaming products can be purchased at Exergame Fitness.com and Motion Kids.com websites in April.