Fitness machine for child gamers

A machine has been invented to encourage children to work out while they are playing computer games.

The Step2Play step exercise machine links directly to a child's computer games console.

The game's controller will only work if the child keeps up a constant pre-set rate of exercise. Because the system only controls the game's controller, and not the game itself, it can be used with any Playstation game. The game pauses while the controller is inactive.

Dr Ian Campbell, medical director of Weight Concern said: "We know children are not as active as they need to be.
Anything that encourages them to exercise has to be helpful. However, how sad that we have to bribe children into physical activity. It's a terrible indictment on our society."

Steve - I empathize with Dr, Campbell. However, with today's blog entry about children's belly fat, we need to pull out all the stops. If this will get more kids to exercise, then so be it.