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FORNY20-FORNY2020

Playpulse turns high intensity training into a fully fledged gaming experience

Alternative title: Playpulse turns high intensity training into a fully fledged gaming experience

Awarded: NOK 2.0 mill.

Inactivity is estimated to be the main cause of one out of six premature deaths globally, while also reducing the life span and quality of life on a personal level. A WHO estimate states that inactivity costs industrialized countries approximately 1-2 % of GDP yearly. High intensity interval training (HIIT) reduces cardio metabolic risk factors more than traditional moderate intensity training, both on healthy subjects and those with already established diseases. Playpulse is the first solution that combines the highly addictive and immersive features of contemporary multi-player game play, with scientifically proven exercise principles to achieve optimal health benefits. Achieving high-intensity training results comparable to 4x4 interval training, regardless of fitness level, Playpulse also scores extremely high on game appreciation. A novel, retrofit rotational speed sensor provides highly accurate game input, improving the immersive gaming experience.

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FORNY20-FORNY2020