Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased sedentary behaviour and poorer health among office workers. Exergaming is a technology-driven mode of exercise that can improve health while physically distancing.
Objective: The purpose of this commentary was to explain the benefits of exergaming on physical function, psychological health, and cognition among office workers.
Results: Exergaming improves these health outcomes, reduces pain, and decreases the risk for chronic disease. It is easily accessible on smart devices and can be performed both indoors and outdoors.
Conclusions: Twenty-one minutes of exergaming per day can improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of pain and disease. Employers and policy-makers should consider promoting exergaming among office workers.
Keywords: COVID-19; Exercise; middle-age; sedentary behaviour; video games.