An opinion essay by Abel García

Are video games a good way to keep fit?

Nowadays, many teenagers have got video consoles at home and they often play active video games. These are good for you for a numbers of reasons.

Firstly, I think that active video games are a good way to keep fit. These are lots of different types of exercise you can do such as basketball, water-skiing and dance and, what's more, you can play them in the comfort or your own home. In my opinion, these games are fun and interactive because you can play them with friends and, if you play online, you don't need to be in the same place as your friend to play together.

In addition, you can play them whenever you want. Some people think that it is better to do exercise outside in the fresh air. Although this is true, it is actually difficult to play outside when it is raining or it is very hot, so video games are a good alternative.

In conclusion, I believe that video games are a fun and social way to keep fit. I think they are a good option when you can't play outside and they might encourage people to do more exercise.