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Pokémon Go: Exercise Impact Short-lived

  • December 14, 2016

Pokémon Go was said to herald the arrival of augmented reality but when it comes to exercise the BBC reports that this newly enhanced world looks a lot like the current one. This summer there were millions of newly active Pokémon Go hunters roaming the streets and hunting for imaginary monsters on their smart phones.

At first glance the additional movement and activity would seem beneficial, but closer examination revealed that many aspects of this activity were questionable. There were reports of accidents caused by poor situational awareness, distracted driving deaths and of course the constant use of EMF producing smart phones. Now it also appears that the boost in activity was also a short lived fad.

An effective exercise routine could be easily slotted into time that was once dedicated to Pokémon Go. The type of exercise matters more than duration. Short and intensive workouts are especially effective.

A high intensity interval training (HIIT) routine involves as little as four minutes of intense activity combined with rest for a total workout of only around 20 minutes. It is never too late to embrace an exercise program. Studies show that men who begin HIIT after age 40 obtain similar benefits to those who started prior to age 30.

Rejuvenating and restful sleep is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. By interrupting your circadian rhythms, late night artificial light exposure can profoundly influence your physical and mental health and well-being. I highly recommend investing in a pair of blue blocker sunglasses. Artificial blue light should be avoided at all times and these affordable glasses reduce the harmful impact of high intensity and LED lighting.