Exertion games require investing physical effort. The fact that such games can support physical health is tempered by our limited understanding of how to design for engaging exertion experiences. This paper introduces the Exertion Framework as a way to think and talk about Exertion Games, both for their formative design and summative analysis. Our Exertion Framework is based on the ways in which we can conceive of the body investing in gamedirected exertion, supported by four perspectives on the body (the Responding Body, Moving Body, Sensing Body and Relating Body) and three perspectives on gaming (rules, play and context). The paper illustrates how this framework was derived from prior systems and theory, and presents a case study of how it has been used to inspire novel exertion interactions. Author Keywords Exertion Interface, whole-body interaction, exergame,

Jogging is a healthy activity and many people enjoy jogging with others for social and motivational reasons. However, jogging partners might not always live in the same location, and it may be difficult to find a local jogger who runs at the same pace, we found through a survey. “Jogging over a Distance ” allows geographically distant joggers to socialize and motivate one another by using spatialized audio to convey presence and pace cues, similar to the experience of running side by side. We hope our approach encourages active and prospective joggers to jog longer and more often, while simultaneously supporting friendships.

Exertion as an interface has gained an increased momentum recently due to the belief that it can address current issues such as obesity, contribute to technology developments such as pervasive computing, and open new markets for entertainment industries. We are proposing a workshop on this topic to bring researchers and industry participants from this area together to further refine the field and promote the area as distinct topic. The workshop will support developing future collaborative efforts and encourage a constructive reflection on the issues of this novel area.