Do Video Games Improve Sports Performance?

Video games are ingrained in our culture. From our television sets to our phones, the instant stimulation is always there to add a competitive edge or simply help pass the boredom. Some people feel as though this is just wasted brain power, but maybe that isn't so?

How can sports based video games benefit us?

3. Learning the Rules

A majority of contemporary video games now follow and include a majority of the rules established by the major leagues. Being penalized and reminded of rules, as well as seeing them in action, can help reinforce and familiarize you with them.

2. Learn the Mechanics

By seeing animations consistently of different mechanics on swinging bats, or taking jump shots, your brain does develop connections in the body. This can be compared to watching footage of sports to help learn and understand the development of mechanics.


1.  Motivate

You can only go through the virtual actions so many times before you decide to pick up a ball and try it for yourself. Playing sports games can motivate you to go out and spend your free time out doors. This of course, if you aren't too addicted to the games.

Three Items to Keep in Your Home Gym

Here are three odds and ends items to make sure you have in your home gym. These are more utilities items than functional equipment for a workout routine.


1. WD-40

Keep your machines smoothly and ready. Build up on machines can add to inconsistency to the movements which increases risk of injury and can hurt muscle development.

2. Kleenex

No one likes sneezing, but things happen. Avoid useless leaving of your work out area by making sure you have tissues available.

3.  Trash Can

No need having stray messes around your work out center. Make sure you pick up a small waste bin for your gym around.