Resumen de Pokémon GO May Increase Physical Activity and Decrease Sedentary Behaviors.

Claudio R. Nigg, Desiree Joi Mateo, Jiyoung An

• The authors argue that Pokémon Go mobile application game may help video game users increase their physical activity levels and decrease sedentary behaviors, and it mentions a Pokémon Go-related pilot study conducted by a University of Hawaii institutional review board. A revised Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire is addressed, along with data which supports the idea that Internet games can help promote health behaviors. Television viewing and strenuous physical activity are assessed.