1/4/2008
Got a child with a Wii on their holiday wish list? Don't count on them burning tons of calories playing Wii Sports games. A new study shows that kids playing the active computer game Wii Sports burn 60 more calories per hour than while playing Xbox 360, a sedentary computer game. But experts say, they would burn far more calories playing the real sports. On one hand, the researchers point out that many kids are inactive, and Wii Sports at least gets them moving. But they conclude that kids need more activity than they can get from a computer game, even an active one.
If you’re looking to start a new fitness program this year, St. John’s can help. Our olympic circuit training begins January 8th and runs every Tuesday and Thursday evening. The class can help aid in weight loss, gain muscle strength, and aerobic capacity, improving bone density and raising metabolism. For more information or to sign up for the class, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
