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Simply AWESOME
on November 15, 2009
Posted by: donkeyandshrek
from Wisconsin
My family and I saw this movie on opening night. This new batch of actors really caught the spirit and fire of the original characters. If you don't know anything about Star Trek (the original series), that's okay. This movie will still be awesome! If you do know ST:TOS, then you'll really appreciate the inside jokes and humor. Now that the timeline has changed, all of us are in the dark about these characters' futures. Sequel, anyone?
What's great about it: Everything!
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisExperience a new dimension in interactive fitness with the customizable fun and intensity of EA Sports Active, which comes complete with an adjustable leg band and a resistance band. Establish a personalized workout regimen suited to your fitness goals, and take advantage of the game's holistic approach to balance exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle factors. Whether you're engaging in cardio or testing your strength and agility, you'll find a variety of ways to tailor your fitness program to help you get and stay in shape.EA Sports Active is designed to make active fitness both fun and easy. Make use of your own virtual personal trainer who provides feedback and helps you stay on track toward your fitness goals. Get your body moving in a series of customized exercise routines that target upper-body, lower-body and cardio fitness, and take part in the 30-Day Challenge, which integrates a variety of exercises that gradually increase in difficulty. The unique Wii controls offer new ways to work out and track your achievements: Use your Wii Balance Board (not included) to complete a variety of exercises, and use the included leg band to strap the Nunchuk controller to your leg and see your body's movements tracked on screen in 3D. You can even grab a workout buddy and perform any of the exercises simultaneously in split-screen action.
 
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WOW--I already see results in one week!
on July 28, 2009
Posted by: donkeyandshrek
from Wisconsin
A Wii Workout that's very customizable!
I classify myself as a fitness enthusiast and am in pretty good shape.
Background:
I own Wii Fit. I love its stretching and balancing aspects, but cardio-wise, it misses the mark. I also own Gold's gym and LOVE it. The Wii Active feels like the offspring of these two programs.
I have done Wii Active for the past week. I can CHOOSE to work out easy one day to such an intensity that some of my muscles will quiver when I'm done the next.
Pros:
1. You can create your own workouts, including intensity and length.
2. You can skip any preprogrammed exercise. A must if something doesn't feel right that day or if you're on the mend.
3. The program encourages the value of rest days. I used to use the credo "No pain, no gain." Now in my forties, I need those rest days to heal and prevent further injury.
4. The variety of exercises is divided into 3 body improving sections--cardio, legs, and arms.
5. The Wii Balance Board is optional--it does bring balance and step value to the exercises.
Cons:
1. The resistance band is flimsy. I use my own.
2. DO NOT USE A WIRELESS NUNCHUCK! It will not work with many of the exercises.
3. Sometimes your Mii will be out of sync.
4. Sometimes you will have to redo an exercise rep because it doesn't log correctly with the Wii. Hold the remote and nunchuck perfectly, as per the video instructions, and this issue should resolve itself.
5. It's a tight fit to get the nunchuck into the pocket of the leg strap--but now I'm being picky.
Some last thoughts
I DID NOT have an issue with the leg strap falling down. I secure it over my shorts and DIRECTLY UNDER my butt cheek. It's tight but not enough to cut off circulation or be a hindrance.
Position the nunchuck facing down and to the right as the video instructs when in the leg strap.
I like the repetitive encouragement, especially when I'm getting fatigued. It lets me know I'm still doing the exercise at the appropriate intensity
What's great about it: variety and intensity is customizable
What's not so great: resistance band
I would recommend this to a friend!
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