Active Review: EA Sports Active for Wii, Part Deux!

Go now. Get this game. I completed my second day of the 30 day challenge yesterday and I’m hooked. This game makes me feel like I have a personal trainer coming to my home every day.

I didn’t have trouble with the leg strap, since I had learned the first day how snug it needs to be. The only thing I am wrestling with now is if I should keep my sneaks on while using the balance board, as it is a huge PITA to kick them off, then put them back on multiple times throughout the workout. Since the workout is set up like a circuit, you go through the activities once with thorough instruction from the trainer, and the second time you do it without the extra instruction, though you can watch the video again if you need to.

Each day includes something a little different, starting with a little cardio (walking and running in place-feels a little silly, but manageable) and alternating between balance exercises, toning exercises with the band, lower body work and alternate cardio like boxing. I liked how the exercises that were done the day before were included, as well as a couple new ones. The program automatically changes the part of the body it focuses on just like you would normally going to the gym.

Something I didn’t include in my first review was that it asks you during the profile set up what your fitness goals are. Depending on if you are looking at weight management, overall toning, abs, ect. the routines would be tailored to your needs.

Can you tell I’m excited about this product yet? EA Sports Active is one of the best fitness games out there, and it sure isn’t the first one I’ve tried!