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EA Sports Active
From Electronic Arts
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Amazon Sales Rank: #1 in Computer & Video Games
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Brand: Electronic Arts
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Model: 014633361353
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Released on: 2009-05-19
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ESRB Rating: Everyone
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Platform: Nintendo Wii
Features
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# Game includes a deep co-operative multiplayer game mode.
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Engage in fitness made easy through 20 minute circuits feature a variety of familiar activities that target upper body, lower body aswell as cardio.
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Follow the guidance, motivation and training tip of your very own virtual personal trainer.
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30 day challenge' of tailor made 20 minute workouts, that change as you progress each day, and track calories, intensity and progressthroughout your journey.
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Gameplay/workout options are extended with the included Nunchuck strap and resistance band accessories, and compatibility with theWii Balance Board (not included).
Editorial Reviews
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Developed in collaboration with fitness expert Bob Greene, best known as Oprah's personal trainer,
EA SPORTS Active
provides a fun,inexpensive and easy to maintain regimen designed to encourage physical fitness and healthy living. A combination of a wide variety of interactive activities and exercises, linked together into an ever-changing circuit training routine targeting the muscles of the upper andlower body, as well as providing cardio for a healthy heart, it is the perfect exercise option for every member of a modern household.
Easy to follow personal trainer.View larger.
Strength training via resistance.View larger.
Use leg strap for cardio.View larger.
Gameplay
Designed around the standard Wii Remote/Nunchuck tethered controller configuration,
EASPORTS Active
's interactive fitness program is more focused on physical activities thanprevious 'fitness' titles for the Wii, but still challenges you to have fun while developinga more healthy lifestyle. Separated into the three sections of workout, nutrition,lifestyle, and other activity, the user's experience begins with a pep talk from BobGreene which quickly transitions into the beginnings of action as players set up profiles,choose a virtual personal trainer and enter baseline data like age, weight, gender,fitness goals, etc. Although the nutrition, lifestyle, and other activity sections add aholistic element facilitated by a mix of surveys and data input, building fitness throughphysical activity is the driving force behind
EA SPORTS Active
and as such the meat of the content resides in the workout section. Here players will find dozens of themedstrength training and cardio workouts which can be customized as you choose andlinked into circuit traning routines. These routines are introduced and monitored by yourpersonal trainer, and allow for ongoing player motivation via real-time feedback on yourworkout form, an approximation of calories burned and the ability to adjust levels of exercise intensity.
Accessories
Although activity in
EA SPORTS Active
flows exclusively through the combination of theWii Remote and Nunchuck controllers, it also utilizes a few additional accessories tomaximize the functionality of this configuration. The first of these included with thegame is the controller leg strap. By attaching this to their upper thigh and then slippingthe Nunchuck controller into it, players can utilize the Nunchuck controller's motionsensing capabilities while it is connected to the Wii Remote to monitor their legmovements. This allows for cardio exercises like jogging and cardio boxing and strengthtraining activities like squats. Also included with the game is a resistance band designedto increase the intensity of a variety of exercises such as bicep curls and shoulderpresses and lifts. In addition, although not included, the Wii Balance board is compatiblewith many
EA SPORTS Active
workouts, but only as an optional added controllerconfiguration.
Key Game Features
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Active Fitness Made Fun & Easy
- 20 minute circuits feature a variety of familiar activities that target upper body, lower body as well as cardio. Start off with a light jog, followed by bicep curls and get your heart beating with somecardio boxing.
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Benefit of a Virtual Personal Trainer
- Your trainer will be the focal point of the experience guiding you towards your own version of personal achievement.Feedback will be given throughout your workout, keeping you on track to reachyour fitness goals.
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The 30 Day Challenge
- Take the 30 Day Challenge and experience tailor made 20 minute workouts to your level of fitness.Circuits will change as you progress each day, and
EA SPORTS Active
will track calories, intensity and progress throughout your journey.
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New Way to Play
- Slip the Nunchuk into the specially designed leg strap and hold the Wii Remote in your hand to track yourmovements from both your upper and lower body. A resistance band is also included to increase the intensity of exercises such asbicep curls and shoulder presses.
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Workout Your Way
- Circuits can be customized to your interest and fitness level. Choose your duration, intensity level & setyour own goals for calories burned and workout score.
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Workout with a Friend
- Burn calories with a friend as you both workout through routines together in a co-operative mode.
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Track Your Progress
- Expand your Fitness IQ and keep track of your workouts inside and outside of
EA Sports Active
with thein-game Journal.
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Wii Balance Board Compatibility
- Get more out of your
EA SPORTS Active
workout using a Wii Balance Board with addedfunctionality for many of exercises.
Co-op Multiplayer Mode
Along with its single player experience,
EA SPORTS Active
also features a deep and entertaining two-player cooperative gameplay mode.Designed to tap into the time tested motivational factor of having a workout buddy beside you as crunch through reps and up yourpersonal best, regardless of a player's current fitness levels or future fitness goals, this mode is sure to enhance the level of fun of players at all levels.
Working the triceps.View larger.
Co-op gaming with friends.View larger.
Feel the burn of cardio boxing.View larger.
Customer Reviews
WOW!!! Now this is a workout game!!!
If you're looking for a workout game with variety, this is it. I was very impressed with the different workouts, the graphics and how the gamemakes me feel once I have completed a workout. As a P90X grad I thought this game was going to be wussy, but wow it is making me feel it.For the strength training I have substituted the resistance band that came with the game for my own heavier one, that way I will get moreout of the workout. As for the leg strap, it fits nicely when pulled all the way up and securely fastened. I would suggest trying to squat with itbefore starting the game, that way you can adjust accordingly. I wish I could give this game more stars because it really impressed me bigtime! I will still use My Fitness Coach and Wii Fit at times, but this is the ultimate workout game! Would I recommend this game?? 100%YES!!!!
Most intense workout ever!
I have tried Wii Fit, and Gold's Gym Cardio and they do not even COMPARE to EA Sports Active. I was very skeptical because of thedisappointment with Wii Fit but i could not be happier with this purchase. The workouts have a lot of variety, they make you sweat, and theyare fun! The 30 day challenge is great but if you want a more specified workout you can choose one from a list. Some of the workouts you canchoose from are from 10-60 minutes, different intensities, different body target areas, whether you want cardio based or not, and much more.Pick this up and you will not be sorry that you did ! Forget wii fit - this is what Wii Fit SHOULD have been!
Finally a workout that makes me sweat!
This is a great game. I started with the 30 day challenge and have completed 2 workouts. This game definitely makes me sweat more thanthe 'my fitness coach'. The resistance band is a bit light but ok. I wish it would track my weight and other measurements...but other thanthat..a complete workout game! Highly recommend!Daily News Canada|Shopping Cart|DailyNewsCanada.com
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