Gamers In Better Physical Shape than Average

September 18th, 2008 | Category: Gadget News

USC researchers surveyed 7,000 players of the RPG EverQuest II, and found that these gamers EXERCISE MORE and have a lower body mass index (they’re less fat) than the average American. (Unfortunately, “average

American” is a low hurdle. Gamers exceeded physical activity of the average by getting just one or two days exercise per week. The lower-than-average body mass index for these gamers was still categorized as “overweight.”)

Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Netvouz
  • DZone
  • ThisNext
  • MisterWong
  • Wists
Related Articles
  • Gamers More Social than Non-Gamers — Study
  • Some 38% of All Gamers Are Female - Report
  • Scientists Invent Eyeball- Controlled Game Input
  • Gamers compose Good Soldiers - UK Army General
  • Researchers Study Gamers to Boost Learning

    • No comments yet. Be the first.

    Leave a reply