Exergame Snacks: Promoting Enjoyable, Effective, and Time-Efficient Physical Activity
Exercise snacks-brief, vigorous activity bouts-are efficient, but their demanding nature makes adherence difficult. This article introduces the concept of exergame snacks: short, game-based physical activity sessions designed to enhance engagement. By combining gaming's appeal with the health benefits and time efficiency of exercise snacks, this approach offers a promising strategy to boost adherence among individuals who struggle with motivation for traditional exercise .
Authors
- Claudio R. Nigg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2897-4689)
- Anna Lisa Martin‐Niedecken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8726-1120)
- Florian Mueller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6472-3476)
- Diena Rauda
- Sascha Ketelhut
Institutions
- University of Bern (CH)
- Monash University (AU)
- Zurich University of the Arts (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1249/jes.0000000000000379
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00