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Technology to Get You Moving

"Wii Bowling is a hit in some communities of retirees, providing socialization with other retirees or with young Wii gamers, such as grandchildren, regardless of outside weather. Wii Golf appeals to those who may no longer be able to walk an outdoor 18-hole course with regularity. The term exergaming has been coined to refer to video games that are a form of exercise."
Technology to Get You Moving

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