I said that I would start to do some reviews on things that I've tried for weightloss. I figured I would start with the EA Sportsactive because it's the tool that I'm using the most right now.
Please keep in mind...this is NOT a game. You think it's going to be fun? HA!
With that said, the EASA has 2 modes. The 30 day challenge or just workouts. For both of these settings you will use the equipment provided. A leg strap that you put around your right thigh that you put the nunchuck in. This is used to monitor your movements. You also get a resistance band for the strength training excercises. The balance board from the Wii fit is also compatible and certain days of your workout will focus on exercises using it.
30 Day Challenge: This setting gives you 30 days to complete 20 workouts. You workout for 2 days and the 3rd is a rest day. The workouts vary a lot. One day will be about legs, the next could be arms, it could be both or you could be focusing on the sports games that are part of the workouts. You have a trainer that monitors your progress and gives you encouragement.
Also in the 30 day challenge you have a journal. This tracks your workouts, your daily healthy habits and will allow you to enter other activities that you do in a day. Based on these 3 things you get a rating at the end of the day either bronze, silver or gold. This is helpful because even on your days off of the workout you can still make sure that you are being healthy by filling in the data.
Workouts: You can also skip the 30 days challenge and just do the pre programmed workouts that they have. I haven't really done this at all....I would assume that they just alternate through all of them for the 30 day challenge. Maybe some people feel that the 30 day challenge is too stressful and would rather workout at their own pace....or on their days off want to get in some more exercise. You are also able to create your own workouts by scrolling through the various exercises and picking the ones you want.
I friggen love this thing. It's motivating and challenging. I'm working on the 30 day challenge on easy. When I'm done I'll start on medium....someday I may try hard...I'm pretty sure it would kill me now. :)
That was a really long winded post...and I'm not sure that I covered everything. But I'm just excited about it and wanted to share it with you guys. If you've been wondering about it or contemplating buying it I would say DO IT! Even if you just do it when you don't feel like going to the gym or don't want to go outside, this isn't any less of a workout.
If you have any questions, or I didn't explain something enough just let me know in the comments.
<3 Steph
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So, Steph, in general it is an overall workout? Can you specify certain workouts that help different areas of the body? (i.e. the back muscles)
ReplyDeleteI like the sounds of this. It is a step up from Wii Fit, I think. Is it fun and cutesy like Wii Fit or is it more serious and simple?
Oh it's much more serious than the wii fit. Not really cutesy at all.
ReplyDeleteThere are sports involved such as:
volleyball (bumping and serving and sets)
tennis (backhand and forhand)
Basketball (just basic passing so far)
baseball (catching, throwing and batting)
Rollerblading (squating to gain speed, dodging obstacles)
There is a lot of running on the spot to warm up and cool down. You wouldn't think running on the spot would achieve much but with the leg band monitoring your movement it really does make you sweat to keep up to a running pace
The rest of your workout is strength training this includes but is not limited to:
lunges (with or without toe touches)
Squats
bent over rows with the resistance band (good for your back!)
bicep curls (RB)
Shoulder presses (RB also good for the back)
The strengthening exercises for the arms are all pretty good for the back it seems. You've got to stand and stretch nice and tall and the resistance band makes you keep your posture straight.
The only thing I can see being bad for your back may be the jumping lunges. You lunge forward and then switch legs with a jump. I'm not sure if you can limit the more jarring exercises or not.
It's definitely an all over workout and it is conscious of changing it up day to day so you aren't overworking any one muscle. The only cutesy thing is that you get trophys when you make certain goals...but it's more motivating that cute.
It also talks to you as you're working out and WILL tell you when you're sucking...stupid thing. I've cursed it out a few times. Oh, sometimes the sensors are off or something and it doesn't register that you're doing a movement...that can be annoying, but it will clear up pretty quickly.
P.S. when I use it I do wear workout clothes and shoes. It makes you sweat!