Pokémon Go boosts exercise levels – but only for a short period, says study

Researchers say the positive effects of the augmented reality game on physical activity are short-lived

Those searching for a fun way to boost their exercise levels might need to look further than the next Poki(C)Stop.

While Poki(C)mon Go initially raised hopes of an innovative, albeit inadvertent, approach to encouraging individuals to walk further, new research suggests such effects are short-lived.