Figure 4.

Approximate energy expenditure values (kcal) from 30 minutes of video gaming and other activities (e.g., sitting, television, standing, and walking) from various research studies. Also included with red bars is our no-activity control resting (CTRL), virtual drumming at expert-level using a handheld gaming device (HANDHELD), active drumming at expert-level using drum pads and sticks (DRUM), and treadmill walking at 30% of VO_2max (WALK). Data in black bars are approximate values from previous research studies with references provided. Studies exceeding 3 METS represent moderate-intensity activities.