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Can technology be used to reverse this trend? Apparently, a lot of companies think so, as the concept of "exergames" is starting to take off. Health clubs and schools are now turning to these innovative technology-driven activities to get kids moving.

"'Exergames' are video games that promote exercise. 'Interactive fitness games' are technology-driven games that also promote exercise, but don't require a screen," according to Lisa Hansen, PhD candidate at the University of South Florida in Tampa, and co-director of their fitness lab.

Put a bunch of these games together in an arcade-like atmosphere and you've got "XRKade." XRKades promote a fun and social experience. Only a handful of these arcades currently exist in the US, but many more are expected to open in 2008.

To some, using technology to motivate kids to exercise might seem like feeding whiskey to an alcoholic. After all, television and video games have been identified as reasons why kids are so sedentary. But kids love games.

Certainly, something needs to be done to promote exercise in kids. In most gym classes, kids are aerobically active for just 3 minutes.

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Jump4Health Inc., the most trusted name in mini-trampoline exercise, fitness and education, has formally launched a community forum to help people connect with others to achieve their health, fitness and weight loss goals.

The idea for the Jump4Health forum came to Jump4Health's founder, Eliot Seal, after he read a magazine article about two women who met online and worked together to develop a weight loss program. The two women never met in person but each reached their weight loss goals by supporting each other virtually.

Although Seal will moderate the forum on a daily basis, answer member questions and provide online training and mentoring, his idea is to let users generate content and request categories that will help and inspire them.

The forum will give members the opportunity to introduce themselves to others, join discussions, set up programs, ask questions and motivate each other. There's no charge to join.

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Those concerned with their weight now have a supportive friend on the line. MyNutritionStore.com has made free Health and Wellness support available by phone on their toll free number 1-888-712-3888.

Doctors from Coast to Coast including Dr Gregory Wolf, the founder of the Center for Transformational Medicine have endorsed the incorporation of nutraceutical therapy as a foundation for overall wellness.

Dr Roni Deluz the renowned bestselling author of 21 pounds in 21 days and wellness lecturer who has been featured on national TV shows such as The View and Extra , features MyNutritionStore.com on her own website and at her Holistic healing retreat on Martha's Vineyard. MyNutritionStore.com along with Dr Deluz and many other prominent Health and Wellness professionals are leveraging the internet to educate consumers with MyNutritionStore.com's award winning library of the latest educational scientific studies.

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