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Comment
. 2021 Mar 4;10(1):1-3.
doi: 10.1556/2006.2021.00014.

Comment on: Problematic online gaming and the COVID-19 pandemic - The role of exergames

Ricardo B Viana  1   2 , Rodrigo L Vancini  3 , Wellington F Silva  1 , Naiane S Morais  1 , Vinnycius N de Oliveira  1 , Marília S Andrade  4 , Claudio A B de Lira  1
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Comment on: Problematic online gaming and the COVID-19 pandemic - The role of exergames

Ricardo B Viana et al. J Behav Addict. .

Abstract

Although significant increases in gaming may not always be beneficial, exergames (a new generation of video games also known as exergaming or active video games) appear as an alternative, feasible, attractive, and safe way to perform physical exercise for most clinical and nonclinical populations. Therefore, it is important to recognize that exergames can be considered a useful tool for coping with the COVID-19 outbreak and the recommended social distancing period.

Keywords: COVID-19; active video game; coronavirus; exergaming; pandemic.

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The authors report no financial or other relationship relevant to the subject of this article.

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