EA Sports Active
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Released: 2009-04-30
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Media: Video Game (1)
Platforms: Nintendo Wii
ESRB Rating: Everyone
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EA Sports Active
- Game includes a deep co-operative multiplayer game mode.
- Engage in fitness made easy through 20 minute circuits feature a variety of familiar activities that target upper body, lower body as well as cardio.
- Follow the guidance, motivation and training tip of your very own virtual personal trainer.
- 30 day challenge' of tailor made 20 minute workouts, that change as you progress each day, and track calories, intensity and progress throughout your journey.
- Gameplay/workout options are extended with the included Nunchuck strap and resistance band accessories, and compatibility with the Wii Balance Board (not included).
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Product Description
Introducing EA SPORTS Active exclusively for the Wii. Designed in collaboration with fitness experts, EA SPORTS Active gives you fun, easy to learn exercises and activities that create a western fitness circuit you can do with family and friends, all from the convenience of your living room. It's like having your very own personal trainer in the comfort of your home, offering the promise of a better you, in just 20 minutes a day. EA SPORTS Active tracks your movements on screen to give you real time feedback on your workout. Track both upper and lower body movements and experience Wii controls in a whole new way with our specially designed leg straps. There will be two provided in each box so you can work out alongside a friend or family member. Embark on the 30 Day Challenge and use the structure as a road map to reach your goals. Your trainer will be the focal point of the experience and create a new 20 minute workout for you every day, providing clear instruction, motivation and positive encouragement. EA SPORTS Active features a wide variety of activities that target upper body, lower body, as well as cardio. Each daily workout will feel different then the last and increase in intensity as you work up a sweat towards your goals. Circuits can be customized to your interest and fitness level. Choose your duration, intensity level & set your own goals for calories burned and workout score Get more out of your EA SPORTS Active workout using a Wii Balance Board with added functionality and physical benefits for many of exercises
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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 and lower body, as well as providing cardio for a healthy heart, it is the perfect exercise option for every member of a modern household.
Designed around the standard Wii Remote/Nunchuck tethered controller configuration, EA SPORTS Active's interactive fitness program is more focused on physical activities than previous 'fitness' titles for the Wii, but still challenges you to have fun while developing a 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 Bob Greene 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 a holistic element facilitated by a mix of surveys and data input, building fitness through physical 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 themed strength training and cardio workouts which can be customized as you choose and linked into circuit traning routines. These routines are introduced and monitored by your personal trainer, and allow for ongoing player motivation via real-time feedback on your workout form, an approximation of calories burned and the ability to adjust levels of exercise intensity. Accessories Key Game Features:
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 your personal 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.
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EA Sports Active
- Video Game: 0 pages (2009-05-19)
- Platforms: Nintendo Wii
- Publisher: Electronic Arts; 2009-04-30
- Label: Electronic Arts
- Studio: Electronic Arts
- Our Recommended Age: 5 - 20 years
- Average Customer Review: based on 711 reviews
- Sales Rank in Video Games: #39
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Summary: Not really a game. More like an exercise video. 2010-03-21
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Summary: best wii workout 2010-03-20
Comment: My husband bought me every Wii workout game made and this is the best. I am in the middle of the 30 day challenge. The variety is great. My only complaint is that the exercise band does not challenge me much--so I use some resistance bands that I already had to make it harder on some moves. Sometimes I wish the nunchuck was wireless, because holding 2 things in each hand is challenging enough without worrying about the wire in the middle. Other than that--I really like this game! I will be buying the "more workouts" addition soon!
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Summary: Wii Boot Camp 2010-03-16
Comment: This is a great product! I know people who have both the Wii Active and the Wii Fit, and they say the Wii Active is better. I've been using this "game" for about 2 weeks and I am still on low intensity. It really works you out! Sometimes it can be frustrating when the remotes aren't correcly sensed, but for the most part, this isn't an issue. The only thing I would change about this product, is to add more dyna bands (the big rubber band). They come in different resistance levels, so it would be nice to be able to increase the intensity of the arm excercises. Also, make sure you tie it really tight to the handles, because it will snap apart if you don't. I signed up for Amazon's credit card, so I got this product for $16.99. All around, a great deal!
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Summary: Great workout!!!! 2010-03-15
Comment: Just finishing up my 30 day workout. I've lost 15 pounds and 2 waist sizes. Great workout for a beginner. You basicly get what you put into it. Can't understand how people are having problems with it(they must not be that motivated!)Overall a great product, but you need to replace the flimsy resistence band with a much stronger one.
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Summary: EA Sports Active for Wii 2010-03-15
Comment: I read many reviews before purchasing this one and taking into account the main complaints was the the leg strap falling. I decided to go for it because I wanted something more than what the wii fit offered. I wore sweats for my first two workouts and I could sympathize with others having the leg strap fall. Very annoying! So I went shopping and bought a pair of Fila nylon leg hugging capris that didn't have any bulk like my sweats had. Boy did that make a big difference and I was able to take advantage of the exercise program. I have hurt shoulder so I couldn't do many of the band exercises for the arms so I created my own workouts that don't involve the band or I do them without the band. I love this and I also bought the More EA Sports Active. I love the step aerobics on the second one. I love the different levels. Two Thumbs UP! One more thing. I haven't exercised for a year and this was really easy to fit into my schedule and I look forward to my workouts/.
I give it 2 stars because it did give me a workout. Unfortunately, playing the game felt more like a chore than a game.
I stuck it out through the games entire "30 day challenge" to give it a fair shot. Having done so, I don't think I will play it again.
There are no high scores to strive to surpass. The music is terrible. The avatars don't move in sync with your movements.
The game feels more like an exercise video that complains at you if you happen to be holding the wiimote incorrectly.
Most of this is doing exercises like lunges and bicep curls. If you like this sort of thing, thats fine, but I find it boring.
The "sports" games are few and far between which is merciful as they are more worse than the exercises.
They are basically timing games. Swing your arms at the right moment to hit the machine launched tennisball. Wheee.
The game plays better without the wii fit board. It seems tacked on as an afterthought, and it doesn't seem to work very well with the game.
I really enjoy exercising with the Wii fit.
My latest favorite exercise game is Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 3.
That game is a blast, and gives you just as much exercise.
Skip this, and buy DDR or Wii fit.