# Obesity-Preventing Game Platforms FITSKO Uses Playful Mobile Games to Encourage Fitness For Kids By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-01-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-for-kids References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/fitsko) & [fitsko](http://www.fitsko.com/) This new venture focuses on fitness for kids gives by giving parents the tools they need to keep their children fit, [reduce screen time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play) and instil healthy habits in a fun way. European startup FITSKO has a goal of preventing childhood obesity through [mobile gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urso). In the last three decades, childhood obesity rates have quadrupled among youth aged 6 to 11, leaving 42,000,000 children obese globally, with one in three obese in the United States. 85% of these will become obese adults, making fitness for kids a paramount priority. Using sensors, imaging and games, FITSKO tracks health data, which you can use to keep your physician informed. The platform uses real-time rewards to reinforce the adoption of positive behaviors via playful tracker devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fitness Gaming Platforms:** The emergence of gaming platforms that prioritize physical activity and healthy habits, while providing an engaging and fun experience for users. - **Real-time Health Data Tracking:** The use of advanced sensors and imaging to track health data in real-time, allowing for personalized and data-driven fitness solutions. - **Smart Rewards Systems:** The integration of real-time rewards and incentives to encourage the adoption of positive behaviors, improving overall health and wellness outcomes. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** The development of technology-based solutions to improve health outcomes and prevent chronic illnesses, leveraging real-time data, sensing and imaging capabilities. - **Entertainment:** The fusion of fitness and gaming to create engaging and entertaining experiences for users that also prioritize physical activity and health. - **Childhood Education:** The use of technology-based solutions in childhood education, promoting the adoption of healthy habits and behaviors, while providing fun and engaging learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Gamified Walking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lawa.md) - [Senior-Focused Exergames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludofit.md) - [Gamified Fitness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-vital-hero.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md) - [AI Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fittest.md) - [Gamified Virtual Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gympet.md) - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md) - [Gamified Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urace.md)