Whether
you’re a gamer or not, chances are you’ve heard about the new Pokemon Go mobile
app sweeping the nation. Its popularity has been taking over the news, along
with a surprising benefit: an increase in users’ physical activity levels.
If you’re
unfamiliar with this new version of a handheld classic, Pokemon Go is an
augmented reality game and requires users to walk (and sometimes run)
to catch and grow their Pokemon. The game utilizes GPS to track the players in
the real world. Users say the gameplay— trying to “catch them all”— is highly
addictive, and in terms of public health, this is a welcomed bonus. The other
added perk, of course, is that it doesn’t feel like exercise.
But Pokemon
Go isn’t the first non-fitness gaming app to increase the physical activity of
users. If you’re not a fan of the original game, you can download apps like
Zombies, Run!, BallStrike and Superhero Workout to increase your physical
activity while having fun. Not a gamer, but still into the “hunt?” Try
geocaching apps to get your steps in.
Bottom Line:
There are over 40,000 health-related mobile apps available on both iPhone and
Android, so don’t be afraid to explore different methods of meeting your
exercise goals. Technology is no longer synonymous with living a sedentary
lifestyle, and it’s making the journey towards a healthy lifestyle much more
enjoyable. You can visit the Pokemon Go website here, or find it on the App Store/Google Play.
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