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CNN Fit Nation Tour Uses Exergames to Raise Profile of Obesity Epidemic
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 4th, 2008
Cutting-edge exergames are featured for the first time in CNN's 2008 Fit Nation Tour. Visitors are invited to participate in the 8-player XerDance(TM) game at every Tour event, and Sportwall(R) Group Training Stations are also featured in some of the venues. The exergaming equipment has been provided by XerGames Technology Inc., one of four National Participants featured in the Tour. The other National Participants are the American Diabetes Association, the Mayo Clinic, and Weight Watchers.
According to CNN, the purpose of the Tour is to raise the profile of the nation's obesity epidemic and to get people informed and motivated to make a difference on local, regional,...
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