# Geeky Gamer Fitness Videos The Gamer Fit Exercise Videos Mimics Moves From Popular Games By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamer-fit-exercise-videos References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/videos/g4merfit-fitness-videos-gamers/) & [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/Tno8BN7JcvU) Gamer Fit [exercise videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebased-fitness-experience) are targeted towards those who are glued to their games and computers. When I was a kid, everyone in the playground ran around and played tag and went up and down the slides, never wanting recess to end. But now, most children, and adults too, are [not getting enough exercise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercises-for-parents) they need. Most people spend too much time chasing Mario Karts instead of chasing their friends on the playground. In Gamer Fit, each position is named after a [classic move in games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebased-fitness) such as Koopa Troopa and Southern Oracle. Some of these moves even require props like the Controller Twists where the ancient humongous joystick boxes are used. Whatever gets you off the chair, right? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamer Fit Exercise Videos:** Opportunity to create and market exercise videos specifically targeted towards gamers, incorporating moves from popular games. - **Fitness Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop interactive gaming platforms that promote physical fitness and incorporate popular game moves. - **Prop-based Exercises:** Opportunity to design and sell fitness equipment and props that mimic the controllers and gadgets used in popular video games. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunity for fitness and wellness industry to tap into the gaming market by creating exercises and programs catering to gamers. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Opportunity for gaming and entertainment industry to develop fitness-oriented games that combine virtual reality and physical activity. - **Sports Equipment and Accessories:** Opportunity for sports equipment and accessories industry to create and sell exercise equipment and props inspired by popular video game controllers and gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Office Worker Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-beat.md) - [Gamer-Focused Workout Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-1.md) - [Immersive 3D Fitness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-game1.md) - [Game-Powered Core Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-core-trainer.md) - [Senior-Focused Exergames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludofit.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Workout Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-mate-1.md) - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md) - [Fitness-Focused Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quell.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md)