The Avatar Fitness Club

With the talk about "couch potatoes" in front of TVs, one might not think of sitting behind a computer as beneficial to one's health. But Wesley Regenbogen found a place in Second Life aimed at improving one's real-life health: the Avatar Fitness Club. Wesley took a look around, as well as talking to the owner, to see how the place can help.

Read Wesley's article in Places.

A Trip to the Avatar Fitness Club

The Holidays are over, and after Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, many of us have packed on a few pounds. Are you concerned that you're not just hanging out in Second Life but also hanging out over your belt? Don't despair, because the Grid might be part of your solution. A recent University study suggested that support groups in Second Life were more effective at long-term weight loss than real life face to face support meetings. Hearing about this, DrFran Babcock decided it was time to pay a visit to the location of the study, the Avatar Fitness Club.

Read DrFran's story in Extra.