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Exergaming: Programming Outside the Xbox Print E-mail

By Biray Alsac, MS
IDEA Fitness Manager (March, 2008)

Turning a profit for your club can be as easy as playing games.

 
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Is Your Face on Facebook? Print E-mail

By Biray Alsac, MS
IDEA Fitness Journal (March, 2008)

Employ simple strategies to market you "profile" using online social networking.


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Could You Be A Cyber Trainer? Print E-mail

By Biray Alsac, MS
IDEA Fitness Journal (February, 2008)

Find out how to use Internet tools to add value to your business.

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The Client-Trainer Blog Print E-mail

By Biray Alsac, MS
IDEA Fitness Journal (January, 2008)

Discover how to set up an effective online tool for client behavior change.

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CNN.com - Business Warms Up to 'Exergaming' Print E-mail

By Steve Mollman
CNN.com - USA (October 21, 2007)

This article highlights how exercise gym chains are increasingly turning to virtual reality games, how electronic gaming companies are still developing ways to incorporate exercise, and the costs of this technology is still making it out of reach for many consumers.

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Cardiovascular Response to EyeToy: Kinetic Print E-mail

Biray Alsac, M.S., Lyndsi Johnson, M.S., Pamela Swan, Ph.D, F.A.C.S.M.

Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ


Does EyeToy: Kinetic meet the American College of Sports Medicine's suggested guidelines for physical activity?  This study measures the cardio components of the game to determine heart rate response and perceived exertion.


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Reliability of Energy Expenditure During Dance Dance Revolution Print E-mail
Lyndsi Johnson, M.S., Biray Alsac, M.S., Pamela Swan, Ph.D, F.A.C.S.M.
Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ

Is Dance Dance RevolutionTM a reliable exercise prescription for health & fitness professionals?  This study measures energy expenditure across a series of different game playing sessions.


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Video games boldly step into high-tech fitness arena Print E-mail

By Ty Young
The Business Journal (January 12, 2007)

This article highlights how exergaming (in this case, Dance Dance RevolutionTM) has been successfully incorporated into a commercial fitness club in Arizona.

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