EA Sports Active 1st Week Review

June 29, 2009 by Karissa
Filed under Reviews

I love this EA Sports Active! Wow. I like it more then my Wii Fit!

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).

So basically you need a Wii and this system, which is not pricey in my minds eye, at only $56.99 you get a leg strap (so it can tell if your cheating), resistance band, and of course the game. What I am doing right now is the 30 Day Challenge. You work out two days and are off for one. What I love about it, is you have strength exercises mixed in with fun cardio. But for me, I am horrible out of shape, hey thin people can be out of shape! and if I can make it through the cardio you can too! Trust me on this. I was really sore the first couple days but now I am getting used it, and stretching more. It is really giving a me a true workout, keeping me entertained, and making sure I am doing it all correctly!

I really wish they had some more core training, for the belly and lower back, and a stretching program at the begining and end. I don’t think those would need to be incorporated with the Wii remote and Nunchuck, just a set that you can do. There really isn’t a true warm up to me. But the work out is onlky 20 minutes and to me that is just right. I mean anyone can do more if you want to, but the 30 Day Challenge workours are 20 minutes. not too long that you get frustrated and throw in the towel, but long enough to make you sweat!

So far the lack of core and stretching are the only drawbacks I have found. And, the resistance band is really for major beginners. I am a weakling in the arms, and I am already knowing I need something a little stronger, but they are cheap, so not a huge deal. It was nice to use this past week.

They have a really fantastic website. You can follow a group of people that publically took on the 30 day challenge, see reviews and videos too! There is a blog too!

There really is a seemingly endless variety of workouts, and if you are like me, boredome can be the excercise killer! not with EA Sports Active!

And pay close attention, I will keep updates coming every week, plus I will have a giveaway!