Wii Active

EA Sports Wii Active was designed and marketed to females knowing that they will enjoy the ability to workout at home and because of the variety of exercises: yoga, aerobics, strength training and even outdoor activities.

On of the major difference between Wii Active and Wii Fit is the balance board mat.  With Wii Active you are not required to use it for the majority of the exercises.  This eliminates some of the concern of maintaining your balance because of the small elevation.  The big difference is the use of resistance bands that can be reduced or increased based on how difficult the level of exercise you choose to engage in.  Additionally, the nunchuck pocket holds the controller during leg exercises and it gauges and measure your techniques and repetitions.

A virtual trainer that resembles Bob Green, one of the consultants and exercise development trainer , will guide the users as they go through various workout activities.  The use of Bob Green, Oprah’s personal trainer, is no coincidence .  EA Sports has specifically designed this product to target the female population.  Bob Green virtual trainer provides encouragement through the workout and helps user increase the endurance and muscle strength. One the biggest advantages and features of  Wii Active is the ability to provide the freedom and flexibility to choose the type of workout and add variety to you workout.  This eliminates the boredom of a exercise routine.  Also, the sounds and visual integration provides further entertainment and removes many of the excuses that we all  have about exercising.

From the recent feedback made by those who have joined the Wii Active 30-day challenge, it sounds like the product is developing nicely.