Brandon Irwin, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption MSU's Brandon Irwin (sitting) conducts virtual workout technology in 2009 with a test subject in the Health Games Lab. Irwin led a recent study that found virtual exercise partners increase motivation to work out. Credit Photo by Derrick Turner Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.