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FAQ & STUDIES

Interactive Electronic Fitness is the future of exercise technology, yet its benefits have been recognized today! Click on the sections below to view case studies, articles and testimonials regarding PlayOn's equipment and programs.

The Science

PlayOn Conditioning for Mind and Body - How it Works: When it comes to localizing and tracking moving objects, it is likely that the human brain evolved to develop, learn, and operate optimally in multisensory environments. Thus, multisensory training protocols can better approximate natural settings and are more effective for learning. PlayOn programs are fitness training products for all ages and ability levels. Visual, auditory, and physical tasks are integrated in performing the motor skills required.

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Sports Performance Training

PlayOn Sports Training - How it Works: PlayOn's multisensory training protocols can better approximate natural settings and are more effective for training athletes... When the brain is engaged by having to make decisions under pressure while playing interactive ball sports, the benefits are enhanced significantly because gross motor skills must be incorporated. Neurons develop only when the player is confronted with a demand for greater efficiency (skill development). As far as the brain is concerned, if you need a skill, you develop it only when you are confronted with the need, and then practice performing it.

Educational Programs for Schools

PlayOn Brain-Body Games Promotes Brain Plasticity and Learning: Brain science strongly supports the link between movement and learning. The brain and the body's movement and learning systems are interdependent and interactive. For example, motor development provides the framework that the brain uses for academic concepts. Children who have developed fine motor skills through daily exploration and manipulation of a wide variety of objects also possess the cognitive foundations necessary to build academic success4. Neuroimaging techniques are revealing that certain motor tasks activate both motor and cognitive areas of a child's brain

Childhood Obesity

The Science Behind PlayOn's Fitness Games for Combating Childhood Obesity: Now called the "childhood obesity epidemic" the prevalence of overweight children and adolescents has increased dramatically over the past several decades. With it comes previously unheard of incidences of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Why not engage them in real sports? The answer is that sports are not universally engaging to children. Dr. Bruce Bailey, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Brigham Young University says,"Previously we've focused on sports as a way to get children physically active,"but not all of them are interested in organized sports. He adds,"Schools are trying to make their P.E. classes more inclusive to children of different sizes and interests."

PlayOn and NASPE: How PlayOn Programs for PE Meet & Exceed NASPE Standards

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Seniors

PlayOn Brain Body Training for SeniorsConditioning for Mind and Body - How it Works: According to the US Census Bureau, 76 million baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. Beginning January 1st, 2011, every day more than 10,000 baby boomers will reach the age of 65. 2 This will continue to happen daily for the next 19 years.In addition, modern medicine, science and technology have brought the majority of diseases and nutritional deficiencies under control, thereby increasing the average life expectancy from 65 to 85 years. The consequence delivers an average of 20 years of leisure time for seniors to spend either having a great active life or suffering from numerous age related conditions that rob them of the joy of their later years. As Dr. Henry Lodge, author of the best-selling book Younger Next Year: a Guide to Living Like 50 until You’re 80 and Beyondstates,“You are likely to live longer whether you want it or not, but how you live those years is largely under your control, which is a good reason to make the last third of your life terrific."

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