Physical training using the Nintendo Wii®

This book is the result of research that aimed to verify the acute effects of a physical exercise session performed with the Nintendo Wii®, on the psychological and cardiovascular aspects of young people, adults and elderly of both sexes. It is understood that there are several options for physical exercise and the use of interactive video games for this purpose can be a new alternative. The exercise session presented in this book is composed of games involving aerobic, strength and balance exercises and the psychological variables analyzed were: mood, affection, sensation, activation, fun, and subjective perception of effort. The cardiovascular variables evaluated were: blood pressure, heart rate and double product.