• Ea Sports Active: More Workouts - Nintendo Wii
• Ea Sports Active More Workouts

Over the years the Nintendo Wii has become home to more fitness games than you can shake a stick. Although Wii Fit is usually the first 'exer-game' to come to mind, successfully forayed into the genre with the launch of EA Sports Active last May. Not content to rest on its laurels, EA tweaked Active's formula for an aptly named sequel -.

Retailing for $39.99, More Workouts boasts an entirely revitalized six-week workout regime and a nutrition book by Bob Greene - better known as Oprah's trainer. If you haven't experienced Active, there's no need to worry, you don't need the original to use the new one. However, the game does require the resistance band and leg strap, so newcomers to the franchise will need to purchase an accessory pack for $20 in order to play. The resistance band, which you'll use for upper body exercises, still seems flimsy, but you can increase the difficulty by shortening its length. More Workouts uses the Wii Remote and nunchuck to track your movements while you workout to ensure you're performing exercises correctly.

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Motion tracking generally responds well, but it isn't perfect, so expect a few frustrating moments. If you have a Balance Board you can use to weigh yourself weekly and for certain exercises. I found that the Balance Board didn't add much to the few exercises it's compatible with, so I just used it for weigh-ins. The main component of More Workouts is the six-week challenge: a series of 24 pre-set workouts.

There are 89 exercises in all: old routines from the original Active, like track running, were modified and renamed (it's now called 'follow the leader') while completely new exercises like abs, waterskiing, and step aerobics were added to the repertoire. Warm up and cool down stretches are also new. While I appreciate that warm-ups and cool downs were added, there's no variety, so you're probably going to get bored with them like I did. There's also an assortment of pre-set workouts, although I think it's easiest to just re-start a new challenge once you've finished.

A couple kids enjoying one of the new exercises - Waterskiing. A couple nice touches this time around are the ability to pick out your rest days and the weekly fitness tracker.

Seeing your progress from week to week is encouraging, and offers an incentive to keep up with your workout routine. Just like the original Active, More Workouts includes 30 trophies that you earn when you reach certain milestones, like burning 1,000 calories. Apart from working out, you can enter in your eating and exercise habits into your daily journal via quizzes. The game asks questions like how many sugary beverages you consume, whether or not you're exercising outside of your living room, etc.

The journal's purpose is to keep you aware of your choices. I became more aware of the sodas, donuts and chips I was consuming, however that didn't stop me from eating them. Another perk More Workouts offers is a small nutritional booklet from Bob Greene. The booklet is a mini-version of his latest book, The Best Life Diet, so if you've already read it don't expect anything new besides some recipes. If you aren't familiar with it though, The Best Lift Diet recommends helpful steps to increasing your activity level and achieving a healthier lifestyle. Finally, a word of caution: see all the people in the promotional photos for this game?

They're all wearing running shoes. That's not a style choice. Trust me on this one, sporting the wrong footwear while playing this game can result in a few injuries, so gear up properly before you start.

8.5 Presentation The menus are easy to navigate, the video tutorials are well made and the tropical island is a nice atmosphere to work out in. 7.5 Graphics Typical of most Wii games, the graphics aren’t stellar, but they aren’t bad either. You’ll be able to follow what the trainer is doing on screen easily. 7.5 Sound The voiceover work is well done, but the constant encouragement can get annoying over time. 8 Gameplay While motion tracking is good, it’s nowhere near perfect which can cause some frustration. 8 Lasting Appeal The six week challenge is repeatable and there are additional pre-set routines, meaning you’ll never be bored with your workouts.

People around the world have experienced the revolution in interactive fitness with EA SPORTS Active™ Personal Trainer – the highest rated Wii™ fitness product to date. Developed in collaboration with fitness experts, EA SPORTS Active has proven to be the preferred fitness program for Wii owners, providing an effective, inexpensive way to burn calories, get fit and have fun from the comfort of home. EA SPORTS Active now introduces More Workouts to provide new challenge and variety.

It features over 35 new exercises to create unlimited combinations of customizable exercise routines that target the upper and lower body, as well as cardio. New to the EA SPORTS Active franchise will be an emphasis on abdominal exercises including curl ups, crunch and punches, as well as a warm up/cool down feature. An all-new presentation will bring users to the tropics and will immerse them in warm weather activities like waterskiing and paddle surfing. The product will also feature the Six-Week Challenge – another step in the journey towards better health and fitness with new daily workouts that ramp up in intensity each week.

EA SPORTS Active™ More Workouts gives users the benefit of a personal trainer in a box and will help them to stay on track to reach their fitness goals. Get inspired, get motivated and get active! Key Features.

Benefit of a Personal Trainer in a Box— Similar to a personal trainer, the program provides clear instruction, feedback on technique and encouragement, while also providing calories burned in real time. Six-Week Challenge—This personalized full body challenge will give users a new customizable weekly schedule and a weekly check-in with the virtual trainer to track calorie, weight and workout goals. Full Body Circuit Workout Routines— The specially designed leg strap holds the Nunchuk™ and the Wii Remote is held in hand to track upper and lower body movements. A resistance band increases the intensity of exercises such as bicep curls. Warm up and Cool down— Eight all-new warm up and cool down exercises that stretch muscles before and after workouts to help prevent aches and injury.

Ea Sports Active: More Workouts - Nintendo Wii

Abdominal Exercises—All-new detectable abdominal exercises help tone abs and strengthen the mid-section of the body. Personal Trainer to More Workouts—Profiles and results achieved in Personal Trainer can be transferred to More Workouts. Track Your Journey—To encourage overall wellness, there is a journal that allows user to set goals and track progress – accounting for activities both in and outside of software – while also providing all-new nutrition and fitness tips. Workout Your Way—For optimal personalization, circuits can be customized based on interests and fitness level and there is complete flexibility for the duration and intensity level. Product Specifications Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.

Ea Sports Active More Workouts

Developer: EA Canada Street Date: Nov 17 (N Am) & 20 (EU) Rating: RP.