[Spike]

Researchers at Southampton University have revealed that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the most effective video game for weight loss when played in conjunction with the latest Gamercize exercise program.

Collecting data such as BMI, weight loss and waist hip ratio using video game exercise specialist Gamercize's GZ Personal Trainer program, a random sample of 250 male and female gamers aged between 18 to 35 took part.

The results showed that gamers playing Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare lost the most weight, burning a total of up to 9 pounds on average after playing for around 9.2 hours per week over a four week period.

The second most effective weight loss game was Burnout Paradise, with users losing up to seven pounds after one month's playing, followed by The Simpsons game, offering up to six pounds weight loss over the same time frame.

Out of the three main next-gen consoles, the Xbox 360 was the most effective at burning body fat, with gamers losing an average of 1.6% fat over a month.

Interestingly, however, the Nintendo Wii, long thought of as a fat burner due to its motion controller, was shown to be the least effective with users burning up, on average, 1.1%.

"I'm very pleased with the results of this analysis, and have started discussions with a clinical centre of excellence about undertaking a major definitive study. I'm open to game publishers or console manufacturers who would also be willing to participate," said Gamercize founder and CEO, Richard Coshott.

Top three games for best monthly average weight loss:

1st Call of Duty (loss 4 - 9 lbs)
2nd Burnout Paradise - (loss 7 lbs)
3rd The Simpsons Game - (loss 6 lbs)

Top three video game consoles for the greatest reduction in body fat percent:

1st Xbox 360 - (fat burnt 1.6%)
2nd PlayStation 3 - (fat burnt 1.5%)
3rd Wii/GameCube - (fat burnt 1.1%)

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[Mrluvaluva]

The eye toy is pretty good too.

[Callum]

I'm suprised the wii isn't number one, i reckon it will be defenitley when wii fit comes out. i have call of duty, and it is a great game, it's so addictive!

[Xander]

I thought the Wii would of been number one seeing as te games are really hands on.

And did you know that surgeons perform better on warming up with the Wii.
Source: Stuff Magazine

[Spike]

I am also surprised the Wii isn't number one, I'm sure that will change when Wii fit is released

[Conor]

Originally posted by Xander
I thought the Wii would of been number one seeing as te games are really hands on.

And did you know that surgeons perform better on warming up with the Wii.
Source: Stuff Magazine

Same.

I dunno how the 360 and PS3 beat it when your just moving a controller with your hands? Exception of iToys though.

[Callum]

Originally posted by Xander
And did you know that surgeons perform better on warming up with the Wii.
Source: Stuff Magazine

Wow, i never knew that. meaning that a nintendo wii could save somebody's life, gosh that sounds strange.

[Xander]

Originally posted by Callum

Wow, i never knew that. meaning that a nintendo wii could save somebody's life, gosh that sounds strange.

Lol I read and I was like okay.. but, then its says "lets just hope they wern't paying manhunt 2."

[GiRTh]

When I'm into a game I seldom eat much so this may be true.