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Video Games and Exercise

There is a lot of talk these days about health. People are wondering what is considered healthy and what is not. That is a good thing, because if there is one thing you cannot buy, it is health. That is why you have to care about it, and take part in activities which promote a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to video games, they are often considered to be harmful to health. That is because they are similar to watching TV in a sense that the person is not required to move at all. That is why many people spend countless hours in front of the monitor without any exercise. However, there are already some games in Japan designed as exercise programs that are recommended by doctors. What also got me interested recently is the game Guitar Hero, which is compatible with drums. Playing drums requires some movement, burns calories, and is definitely some sort of exercise. That is why I am quite happy that such innovative games are getting released. This will make video games a more healthy activity to perform compared to watching TV. I think so because even if you wanted to do some exercises while watching your favorite TV show, it would probably take a lot of motivation to do so.