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Nintendo Wii gamers who use the console to keep fit will be thrilled to hear that a new game, EA Sports Active, will be released on May 19, 2009 and it looks like the best, most comprehensive fitness game yet!
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Nintendo Wii gamers who use the console to keep fit will be thrilled to hear that a new game, EA Sports Active, will be released on May 19, 2009 and it looks like the best, most comprehensive fitness game yet!
The game acts as a personal trainer and comes with a strap-on pouch for holding the Wii Remote (it attaches to your legs so that your leg and lower-body movements are tracked), a resistance band and a nutritional guide. You will also have the option of using the Wii Balance Board.
I think this is really great! There will be 20 minute workout regimes and a 30-day challenge to allow players to set and work towards goals. After looking at the official site I noticed that the following exercises will be included (25 in all!): cardio boxing, basic dance, tennis, inline skating, kick-ups, cardio dance, kickbox, batting, volleyball, basketball, pitching & catching, serve, walk, jump, lateral raises, lunge reps, side lunge, squat/calf, lunge jump, squat jump, punch target, fast dance and punch bag.
There were no screenshots from what I could see (it’s probably too early) but I did find a promotional video. Check it out:
1045 days ago
[...] This would work great with a variety of games including My Fitness Coach, Gold’s Gym Workout and my personal favorite, EA Sports Active. [...]
1059 days ago
[...] Naturally, the game is useful to anyone who wants to lose weight or get more fit and I really can’t say enough about how amazing I think it is (check out my preview). [...]
1063 days ago
[...] it really doesn’t make people move around like they would if they were playing something like EA Sports Active (which I consider to be the very best activity-based Wii game). Therefore, if you’re looking [...]
1087 days ago
[...] go along with the game (check out my EA Sports Active preview) you can purchase the EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack which includes an additional resistance [...]