Fat Kids aren't so fat any more since they started playing DDR.

[JimmieMac]

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2004/05/23/national1321EDT0482.DTL

[PsyClerk]

Hooray for fatties!

[Wshakspear]

"One pediatrician is so convinced of the health benefits that he's planning a six-month study of DDR and weight loss among 12- to 14-year-olds, in an effort to give the game credibility among physicians. "

I've been waiting for someone to do this.

[karmapolice]

Finally the media decides to write something good about video games

[x0thedeadzone0x]

Nice! So even at the doctor's office we can play video games.

Doctor: "OK now step on the dance pad...and start playing."

That would be the shit! I hope they put it in every doctor office around the country ;)

[Aryss]

Just imagine a parent coming into EB with a prescription for DDR. I wonder if health insurance would cover that?

[BigDirty]

Just imagine a parent coming into EB with a prescription for DDR. I wonder if health insurance would cover that?

I wouldn't be surprised to see some health insurance companies give a slight contribution for the game/mats like they do for the purchase of exercise equipment. However, much like the purchase of exercise equipment/gym memberships, there would probably be restrictions on who it can be purchased from, brand of mats, etc.

[Wshakspear]

Just imagine a parent coming into EB with a prescription for DDR. I wonder if health insurance would cover that?

I wouldn't be surprised to see some health insurance companies give a slight contribution for the game/mats like they do for the purchase of exercise equipment. However, much like the purchase of exercise equipment/gym memberships, there would probably be restrictions on who it can be purchased from, brand of mats, etc.

god...id love to write off a RedOctane...

[BigDirty]

god...id love to write off a RedOctane...

I'd love to write of the 2 Ignition Pad/Max2 package I just picked up during the tail end of last week. And I won't mention the price I paid either, but it was far removed from my normal purchasing habits.

[Wshakspear]

god...id love to write off a RedOctane...

I'd love to write of the 2 Ignition Pad/Max2 package I just picked up during the tail end of last week. And I won't mention the price I paid either, but it was far removed from my normal purchasing habits.

Hey, dont sweat it.

It's good for you. :)

[XboxMaster]

We should start a chain of DDR gyms!!!!!!!!

[RisingZan]

They might be loosing weight, but it isn't pretty to watch... :wink:

[Wshakspear]

We should start a chain of DDR gyms!!!!!!!!

Gamers Gym:
DDR
Police 911 (motion sensor light gun game)
Any of those "Virtual Bike" Games
Skee Ball
Baseball/Soccer simulators
Basketball hoops
Air Hockey (if played right)

You could have a card like Gameworks, credits et all, but with a calorie counter givin by each game.

[BigDirty]

We should start a chain of DDR gyms!!!!!!!!

Gamers Gym:
DDR
Police 911 (motion sensor light gun game)
Any of those "Virtual Bike" Games
Skee Ball
Baseball/Soccer simulators
Basketball hoops
Air Hockey (if played right)

You could have a card like Gameworks, credits et all, but with a calorie counter givin by each game.

Actually better yet would be to charge a semi-exorbenant monthly membership fee (a little higher than standard gyms), and leave it all on free play. The biggest problem I would forsee would be the noise from rows and rows of DDR machines.

Call the place a "Digital Gym" and franchise it out.

[rickybee2003]

THERE IS A GYM THAT JUST OPENED UP IN THE AREA AND THE GUYS ARE EX TRANERS. I BET IF I SHOWED THEM THE AMOUNT OF RESEARCH AND BENEFITS FROM THE GAME THEY'LL INVEST IN IT. SWET! IM ALL EXCITED. IM GONNA TRY AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. ILL REPLY AGAIN WITH AN UPDATE.