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Entertainment fitness is not a new idea, but just like any other technology, it goes through various stages of evolution.
The YMCA has had virtual reality video games before, but they've had their limitations. Now, thanks to a grant from the Welborn Foundation and Clinic, the YMCA has bought one of the latest models - the Cybex Trazer.
Fit Kids Instructor Tara Kline explains that the new game test reaction time and lateral movement.
But all that is kind of lost on 13-year-old Andrew McGuire. He's more concerned about having fun with "Goalie Wars," one of the games offered on the Cybex Trazer.
It sure beats the regular equipment at the YMCA.
The Trazer communicates with a motion sensors on the belt, computing how many calories the kids burn, their heart rates, and how far they move. Each session ends with feedback, including a score that tells them if they've improved any.
Kline says, "There are other games out there, but this one is more like a personal training system rather than just games."
Ten-year-old Hailee Tapp is just trying to keep the balls in the air in "Jump Explosion," but she's really improving her strength, coordination, balance, agility, as well as burning some calories to reach her goals.
Andrew says the Fit Kids Program has helped him lose a few pounds. Even at such a young age, he's actually aware of how much weight factors into overall health.
Andrew says, "My grandparents have problems with their hearts and stuff, so it concerns me. I need to do something before it's too late."
The Trazer is part of the Rotary Youth Fitness Center at the YMCA, which is open from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
And what's great about the YMCA is no one is turned away for their ability to pay, therefore anyone can use it.
Entertainment fitness is not a new idea, but just like any other technology, it goes through various stages of evolution.
The YMCA has had virtual reality video games before, but they've had their limitations. Now, thanks to a grant from the Welborn Foundation and Clinic, the YMCA has bought one of the latest models - the Cybex Trazer.
Fit Kids Instructor Tara Kline explains that the new game test reaction time and lateral movement.
But all that is kind of lost on 13-year-old Andrew McGuire. He's more concerned about having fun with "Goalie Wars," one of the games offered on the Cybex Trazer.
It sure beats the regular equipment at the YMCA.
The Trazer communicates with a motion sensors on the belt, computing how many calories the kids burn, their heart rates, and how far they move. Each session ends with feedback, including a score that tells them if they've improved any.
Kline says, "There are other games out there, but this one is more like a personal training system rather than just games."
Ten-year-old Hailee Tapp is just trying to keep the balls in the air in "Jump Explosion," but she's really improving her strength, coordination, balance, agility, as well as burning some calories to reach her goals.
Andrew says the Fit Kids Program has helped him lose a few pounds. Even at such a young age, he's actually aware of how much weight factors into overall health.
Andrew says, "My grandparents have problems with their hearts and stuff, so it concerns me. I need to do something before it's too late."
The Trazer is part of the Rotary Youth Fitness Center at the YMCA, which is open from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
And what's great about the YMCA is no one is turned away for their ability to pay, therefore anyone can use it.
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