Step2Play to avoid child sedentary lifestyle

Through Xataca we know Step2play a gadget invented by the British company Gymkids that combines physical exercise with game console games. The intention is to avoid sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise through Step2Play, which with a simple mechanism the child must exercise while playing, thus avoiding apoltron in a chair or sofa.

With the exercise of climbing stairs or walking connected to the game console, if the child thinks of stopping, the command of the game console will not work and therefore can not continue playing. The Step2Play is aimed at children under 12 years old and can be used on any Playstation console. It is clear that the growing problem of overweight and childhood obesity is a cause for concern and different initiatives are taken to alleviate the situation as much as possible, in addition to trying to maintain the children's fondness for this type of games.

Personally, as a curiosity it is fine, as far as it is a viable solution, we disagree. What it is about is not allowing the child to spend long periods of time on television, the computer or game consoles. It is best to exercise together and enjoy a walk together or a game where physical exercise intervenes.