Are Wii ACTIVE?

EA SPORTS Active, Personal Trainer for the Wii went on sale at stores yesterday (Tuesday, May 19, 2009).  This game sells for $59.99 with an optional accessory pack for $19.99. If you have not heard of this new Wii game, EA SPORTS Active, here is what it is all about.

Revolutionize your workout regimen with EA SPORTS Active, the ultimate interactive fitness program that’s designed for you. Get fit with a holistic approach to fitness that combines nutrition and lifestyle factors, with a variety of activities, all from the convenience of your living room. From customized routines that target upper body, lower body, and cardio to a guided 30-day challenge that tests muscle endurance, coordination and agility, stay in shape with fitness made fun and easy.

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 some cardio boxing.

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 reach your fitness goals.

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.

Wii Balance Board Compatibility - Get more out of your EA SPORTS Active workout using a Wii Balance Board with added functionality for many of exercises.

Track Your Progress - Expand your Fitness IQ and keep track of your workouts inside and outside of EA SPORTS Active with the in-game Journal.

Now I did not realize that there was so much “hub bub” about this game.  I was at Target yesterday morning to get a few errands out of the way before I saw my first client.  To my surprise I found three ladies waiting out side the store moments before the door were opened just to get their copy of this new game,  WOW!  I started thinking, maybe I should get one?  I know this is probably not a real big surprise… I now have a copy of the game and the accessory pack.

Yesterday I set the Wii up in the studio to prepare for a bit more Wii training.  I also took some time to set up my fitness profile and try a few activities, but not a full workout.  This morning I did not a 20 minute circuit with EA SPORTS Active. Pretty Cool!  I worked up a sweat and I am looking forward to another workout soon to try new moves and combinations.  Stay tuned to learn more about what I like with this new game.