exergaming

[ ek-ser-gey-ming ]
/ ˈɛk sərˌgeɪ mɪŋ /

noun

the activity of playing video games that involve physical exertion and are thought of as a form of exercise: Exergaming with a balance board or modified exercise bike is a great way to burn calories.

Origin of exergaming

First recorded in 2000–05; exer(cise) + gaming

OTHER WORDS FROM exergaming

ex·er·game, noun

British Dictionary definitions for exergaming

exergaming
/ (ˈɛksəˌɡeɪmɪŋ) /

noun

the playing of video games that require rigorous physical exercise and are intended as a work-out, such as those in which players race a virtual bicycle on-screen by pedalling a simulator resembling an exercise bike

Word Origin for exergaming

C21: from exercise + gaming