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EA Sports Active | 
| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $39.00
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Seller: Amtone Tech
Rating:  755 reviews
Sales Rank: 165
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: sports_and_outdoors_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.6 x 2.6
Legal Disclaimer: We do not in any way represent that any part we sell is legal to possess in your jurisdiction. Check with you local authorities to ensure it is legal for you to possess before buying!
MPN: 19045
Model: 19045
UPC: 014633190458
EAN: 5030937067987
ASIN: B001MBUGLY
Publication Date: April 30, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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
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.
Amazon.com Product Description
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. 
Easy to follow personal trainer.
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Strength training via resistance.
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Use leg strap for cardio.
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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
Although activity in EA SPORTS Active flows exclusively through the combination of the Wii Remote and Nunchuck controllers, it also utilizes a few additional accessories to maximize the functionality of this configuration. The first of these included with the game is the controller leg strap. By attaching this to their upper thigh and then slipping the Nunchuck controller into it, players can utilize the Nunchuck controller's motion sensing capabilities while it is connected to the Wii Remote to monitor their leg movements. This allows for cardio exercises like jogging and cardio boxing and strength training activities like squats. Also included with the game is a resistance band designed to increase the intensity of a variety of exercises such as bicep curls and shoulder presses and lifts. In addition, although not included, the Wii Balance board is compatible with many EA SPORTS Active workouts, but only as an optional added controller configuration. Key Game Features: - 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, and EA SPORTS Active will track calories, intensity and progress throughout your journey.
- New Way to Play - Slip the Nunchuk into the specially designed leg strap and hold the Wii Remote in your hand to track your movements from both your upper and lower body. A resistance band is also included to increase the intensity of exercises such as bicep curls and shoulder presses.
- Workout Your Way - 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.
- Workout with a Friend - Burn calories with a friend as you both workout through routines together in a co-operative mode.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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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Good workout but... July 28, 2010
Red Robin (TN, USA)
I really do like the EA Active, but there's room for improvement. However, it does provide a good workout, and I can see the results. Problems: 1)The resistance strap is pretty much pointless unless this is the first time you're trying strength training. The hand straps are also very uncomfortable and are causing calluses on the sides of my hands. They obviously went with the cheapest way to make the strap. I now use a strap I already owned that provides better resistance without calluses. 2) Loved to use the balance board with it, but my balance board won't sync up to the game anymore. Used to, but stopped in the middle of an exercise and haven't been able to get it to work since. 3) Inline skating without the balance board is impossible. I know about 6 other people who say the same thing and they're in excellent shape. 4)The cord between the remote and nunchuck really gets in the way during some exercises. I suppose I could buy the wireless version, but that's just another way to get more money out of you. 5) Can't even so much as scratch your nose without the game telling you to stand still. It's not a huge deal, but I hate the game telling me I'm doing something wrong when I'm just trying to wipe sweat out of my eyes. 6) Trying to customize a workout takes a long time because each individual exercise is so short. 7) The cool down at the end of the 30 Day Challenge workouts is laughable. Walking in place for 10 seconds doesn't give me a proper cool down. I use the aerobic dancing exercises to cool down because they are not intense at all.
I give it 4 stars because it does give you a good workout, and I do like most of the exercises. I just think a few tweaks will make this a 5 star game.
 Superb Product! July 28, 2010
Suckcess (New York City)
This is a great product. I am very intimidated by the weight-room at the gym so this game has done a great job of implementing, the much needed, weight-lifting into my workout routine. I feel much stronger after completing the game's 30 day challenge.
 OK but...... July 27, 2010
Grimston (Dalton, GA)
The game was OK. Nothing great. The nunchuck in the leg strap did not work half the time. I use this game for a break in my other workout games. It's OK but nothing I can't live without.
Good game, but... July 21, 2010
tweetybird
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like the exercises and the variety, but I was frustrated when the exercise band split only 2 weeks after I got the game!
wii active July 12, 2010
Merle Merlin (Forest Hills, N.Y. United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the Wii for exercise and have many different programs.This one, I think, offers the best overall work out without having to make it up yourself. Every day on the 30 day challenge is different, with a variety of exercises for the body parts of the day. Sport movements thrown in make it very interesting and very challenging. Can't go wrong with this one!!Enjoy your work outs.
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