8/26/2005

 

New Breed Of Fun Fitness Bike Uses Video Games and Web To Combat Obesity




neXfit ExerGame fitness bikes take the 'work' out of 'workout' with Xbox/PlayStation and Internet connectivity
neXfit Technologies Inc. (www.nexfit.com) today introduced a new breed of home fitness bike, which combines the traditional cardio workout with fun, popular video game and Internet capabilities.Known as an ExerGame fitness bike, the state-of-the-art equipment debuted in conjunction with the Health + Fitness Business Show - demonstrating how the very applications often associated with obesity can be used to get people exercising."Now virtually anyone can get fit while they race cars, combat evil forces or check out the latest deals on eBay," said Geoffrey White, neXfit's vice president of sales and marketing. "neXfit ExerGame fitness bikes take the 'work' out of 'workout' and make exercising fun and dynamic. They're the future of fitness."With upcoming appearances on a growing number of TV shows, such as CSI: Miami, 24, Ultimate Poker Challenge, Celebrity Fit Club 2, The Biggest Loser 2, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Tony Danza Show, neXfit ExerGame fitness bikes are catching the attention of users and personal trainers alike.Discovery Health Channel (www.discoveryhealth.com) selected neXfit to participate in its Total Family Health Tour, which kicked off on August 5 and culminates in New York City on September 28. The eight-week road show provides fun, interactive experiences that help educate and entertain families about their health. At the show, the neXfit ExerGame fitness bikes invite attendees to play Velodrome and race against seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong's time.Uniquely designed, neXfit ExerGame fitness bikes feature swiveling handlebars with built-in joysticks and health monitors, as well as patented force feedback technology that simulates video game crashes through the handlebars and seat - and ultimately provides the user with a very interactive gaming experience and entertaining cardio workout.Each neXfit ExerGame fitness bike comes with the company's exclusive Health Manager software, which automatically tracks average heart rate during the workout, as well as total calories burned and distance traveled. The software also enables personal trainers to organize virtual spinning classes and monitor their clients' workouts easily and more effectively.The estimated retail price of the neXfit ExerGame fitness bike is $2,495. It will be available in mid-October from a growing number of health and fitness specialty retailers across North America.neXfit, North America's newest fitness phenomenon, is developing a revolutionary approach to fitness and is making it fun to get in shape. The neXfit ExerGame fitness bike introduces an "exertainment" concept, enabling users to play video games, access the Internet and easily manage their own exercise regimes. For more information, visit http://www.nexfit.com./





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