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Take the Effort out of Exercise and Put the Fun Back in
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Gamercize® Sport™
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Frequently Asked Questions Back to GZ Sport Product Page
1) Is it not better for kids to play outside?
There has been a lot of pressure on children to spend more time exercising. We have found children would rather play than exercise, and we think play should always involve physical effort. Gamercize gives children the play they want, with exercise that they readily accept.
2) What are the health benefits?
Burning up to 650 calories per hour with the GZ Power Stepper, 500 calories per hour with the GZ Endurance Cycle, increases metabolism and raises heart rate. Children's calorie burn will be less due to lighter weight than adults, but increased fitness will be obvious.
3) Will exercising while playing games improve behaviour?
There has been no study published to prove a link, however, the physical outlet of Gamercize makes playing video games more aligned with traditional play. Gamercize can encourage social and traditional play through increasing ability and energy.
4) How does the GZ Sport work with online gaming, like Xbox Live?
In offline mode playing the Xbox when you stop exercising the game is paused until you restart exercising. When playing online only your controller input is suspended, while the game continues unaffected for the other online players.
5) How much weight will I lose playing games?
Weight loss is dependant on the individual; ask your Doctor or Fitness Instructor how many extra calories a week you need to burn to give a sustainable weight loss. As a rough guide it is possible to sustain a weight loss of 10 lbs per game played.
6) What controller do I need to use with the GZ Sport?
We recommend only official controllers are used with the GZ Sport, as we cannot guarantee the functionality of every third party manufactured controller.
7) What is the weight and age limits for the exercise machines?
There is no weight limit using the machines while seated. We recommend a minimum age of around 10 years old, depending on the child’s abilities, for both exercise machines. When standing the GZ Power Stepper weight limit is 100kg, or about 220lbs.
8) Is a low-calorie diet going to give faster results?
Low calorie diets are very dangerous for children, and should never been undertaken without sound paediatric advice. Eating less may cause an initial weight loss, but without increased fitness and raised metabolism from exercise, the weight will return.
9) How does Gamercize help me get better at sport?
Sports fitness involves not only physical conditioning, but awareness and co-ordination. When used with the GZ Power Stepper, Gamercize products involve all aspects of co-ordination, balance, strategy, decision making and physical fitness. Your sports performance can be improved by adding Gamercize to your training.
10) Can the GZ Sport be used at school?
Yes, the rugged design of the GZ Sport is ideal for a schools environment. Several schools have already chosen the GZ Sport for its low cost and excellent availability of budget games. Schools already using DDR also benefit from having a ready-to-go PS2 for the GZ Sport to be used with.
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