The physiological cost and enjoyment of Wii fit in adolescents, young adults, and older adults

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 393-401

  Graves, Lee E F ^a   Ridgers, Nicola D ^a   Williams, Karen ^a   Stratton, Gareth ^a   Atkinson, Greg ^a   Cable, Nigel T ^a  

^a LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Energy expenditure; Physical activity; Sedentary behavior; Video games

Indexed keywords

EID: 77951785788     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.7.3.393     Document Type: Article

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