| » Stats |
Members: 27,044
Threads: 30,524
Posts: 587,455
Top Poster: maleficent (20,075) | | Welcome to our newest member, anouk | |
If you register for free, you will be able to post threads, vote on polls and lots more. If you have problems with the registration or logging in, please contact the administrator.
 |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 1 ( permalink)

December 14th, 2005, 11:56 AM
| | Newb | | Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 24
Rep Power: 0 | | | Using video games for weightloss I was curious if anyone has used/played Dance Dance Revelution to help in weight-loss. |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 2 ( permalink)

December 14th, 2005, 12:00 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edmonton, Canada
Posts: 1,194
Rep Power: 0 | | I haven't used it myself (I'm a terrible dancer), but I have read of people using DDR as a serious exercise regimen. Not for weightloss, but for a general "get in shape". According to a couple websites I checked just now (google "calories burned exercising"), high- energy dancing burns over 400 calories per hour. That's a pretty substantial amount! |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 3 ( permalink)

December 14th, 2005, 12:11 PM
| | Newb | | Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 24
Rep Power: 0 | | | I agree. When i was a freshman I lose like 40lbs (and got taller) I was at 135.
I had no idea why i lost all that weight. I was a fanatic DDR player! I must have spent like $700 in that 8 month perioud at the arcade! not to mention i had to take a pe class (but iv taken just the pe class a year later and lost nothing)
I would think playing an hour a day would be a good arobic exersize in order to start loseing weight? |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 4 ( permalink)

December 14th, 2005, 03:59 PM
|  | Newb | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada
Posts: 96
Rep Power: 0 | | | My friend has that game and we used to play it everyday...Sadly though I don't have a ps2 or an xbox... -sighs-
Oh well... |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 5 ( permalink)

December 14th, 2005, 04:01 PM
|  | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK
Posts: 472
Rep Power: 16 | | | I got that game at home.. Used it for a bit for an hour everyday. It helped to keep my weight level... Sadly i couldn't bring it with me to uni.. otherwise i think i wouldn't have put on all the weight i did. lol |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 6 ( permalink)

December 19th, 2005, 06:02 PM
|  | Newb | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO.
Posts: 11
Rep Power: 0 | | | RE:Using video games for weight loss DDR and it's spinoffs are definitely good tools for weight loss/fitness, as well as a fun and addictive source of entertainment. I remember during the peak of the big DDR craze the local arcade had a huge celebration for its leading customer's 3000(!)th game, and this was only the game's third month or so in the arcade.
I also remember quite a few of the repeat patrons getting noticeably slimmer month in/month out. Tech TV even had a spotlight on a girl that lost near 100 pounds while using DDR as a big part of her regime.
I myself had never used DDR as a weight loss device, but repeat games really helped out with my coordination and rhythm for TKD. If you have access, I would definitely recommend buying a DDR pad/game kit for the house, saves a lot of quarters and chuckles from onlookers in the long run, and makes a good source of entertainment at gatherings and such, even for nongamers.
Sony has also put out a webcam type accessory, called the eyetoy, that i would recommend checking out, with a lot of cool games that get Your butt off the couch and into the action.
And then of course there's always the old track and field and dance games for the NES
Okay, well enough geekiness for now, I think You get the idea.
-Nick |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 7 ( permalink)

December 20th, 2005, 07:59 PM
|  | Newb | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO.
Posts: 11
Rep Power: 0 | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by nick_lee
If you have access, I would definitely recommend buying a DDR pad/game kit for the house, saves a lot of quarters and chuckles from onlookers in the long run, and makes a good source of entertainment at gatherings and such, even for nongamers.
-Nick | Not that you have bad coordination and would get a bunch of chuckles, but i certainly got my share...maybe that was because i had very little rhythm and jumped right in with a bunch of ddr prodigies... oh well |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 8 ( permalink)

December 20th, 2005, 09:57 PM
|  | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Texas
Posts: 385
Rep Power: 0 | | | I have a ps2 and would like to get one of the pads, but I'm not sure where to find it. Anyone know? |
Using video games for weightloss Post # 9 ( permalink)

December 21st, 2005, 04:30 AM
|  | Member | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK
Posts: 472
Rep Power: 16 | | yep.. www.Play.com i think has them. | 
December 21st, 2005, 02:57 PM
|  | Newb | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO.
Posts: 11
Rep Power: 0 | | | EB games sells the bundle (game+pad) for sixty, and I'm pretty sure most area video game shops/toy stores should be about the same, if You don't like shopping online. | 
December 22nd, 2005, 09:05 PM
| | Newb | | Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 24
Rep Power: 0 | | I would HIGHLY suggest splurging on the more expensive (but sturdy) Metal DDR pad.
I agree, it saves a lot of money and potential chuckling not to mention passer byes commenting on your performance. http://www.ddrnation.com/ | 
December 23rd, 2005, 01:40 AM
|  | Newb | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO.
Posts: 11
Rep Power: 0 | | | The metal pads were always a little expensive for my taste, but then again, ive had to have my cheapo plastic pad replaced with only semi-regular use...but if you have the dough i would second that as being a good investment. |  | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | | Display Modes | Rate This Thread | Linear Mode | |
Similar threads to Using video games for weightloss | | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post | Games Good for Weight Loss
Games Good for Weight Loss: Even though this section of the forum almost... | Qael | Weight loss in the media | 0 | October 15th, 2008 12:07 PM | My wish video
My wish video: I Can Only Imagine - For High Speed
Myspace.com... | gizmonel | Off-topic | 0 | February 17th, 2007 08:53 PM | Mind Games
Mind Games: Hello again,
What are some positive... | RaeOfHope | Newcomers | 3 | January 30th, 2007 06:33 PM | I made the video!!!!
I made the video!!!!: Last year I was on a trial group for a new weight... | MAH_MASTER | Newcomers | 2 | January 18th, 2007 08:45 PM |
More threads of Aliciagomeow02 | | Thread | Date | Forum | Replies | Last Post | Turbo Jam
Turbo Jam: So, I decided to buy my first work out videq...
| January 15th, 2006 | Weight Loss Through Exercise | 61 | April 21st, 2008 05:36 AM | I need some sugestions
I need some sugestions: I need some sugestions on some fun activitys I...
| March 9th, 2006 | Weight Loss Through Exercise | 8 | March 13th, 2006 08:51 AM | 911
911: I desprately need some hlelp! I am so discuraged...
| February 19th, 2006 | Weight Loss Through Exercise | 10 | February 28th, 2006 11:02 AM | Using video games for weightloss
Using video games for weightloss: I was curious if anyone has used/played Dance...
| December 14th, 2005 | Weight Loss Through Exercise | 11 | December 23rd, 2005 01:40 AM | Alicias food Diary
Alicias food Diary: I will be looking forward to updating this almost...
| December 9th, 2005 | Weight Loss Diary | 2 | December 9th, 2005 01:10 PM |
Other threads in forum Weight Loss Through Exercise | | Thread | Date | Thread Starter | Replies | Last Post | any advice for really good gym shoes
any advice for really good gym shoes: Ok, so I actually have found that I enjoy working...
| March 8th, 2009 | iamsuzen | 4 | March 9th, 2009 01:00 PM | Should you work out when you're sick?
Should you work out when you're sick?: I'm just starting to get over a sinus/upper...
| October 26th, 2006 | fromfat2fit | 9 | December 28th, 2007 09:34 AM | trainers? would like to have a routine designed
trainers? would like to have a routine designed: I have trouble staying on track, I keep doing...
| July 13th, 2007 | corndogggy | 11 | July 15th, 2007 06:13 AM | Is this enough to get me in shape?
Is this enough to get me in shape?: I have always hated my stomach, I have been...
| June 1st, 2006 | izzygirlxp | 1 | June 4th, 2006 05:51 PM | |