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The Most Anticipated Kinect Fitness Games

03 Apr 2011 by admin

Look where we come now with all this gaming platforms and gaming innovation, you now can perform exercises and lose weight in your living room, isn’t that just awesome? Well definitely it is as the new Kinect Fitness games will provide you workouts, personal trainer, different challenges in order you will get fit playing games!

The latest console that is providing workout and exercising games is the Nintendo Wii. We can see a lot of Fitness games there being a top selling ones and even providing results to players, that means they really work. Not only you are able to play them on Nintendo Wii but now thanks to Microsoft you will be able to play them on your Xbox 360 using Kinect device.

On the latest E3 gaming conference Microsoft revealed this new device and we even were able to see it in action. It is really amazing as from now on you will be able to play different new Kinect games on your Xbox 360 without using controller as it is all motion sensitive. So get ready for a lot of different Kinect Fitness games which will be announced really soon, as you will be able to perform exercises controller free!

First Kinect Fitness games have already been announced, so lets take a look at some of them:

  • EA Sports Active 2.0 Kinect – One of the top quality game titles for your Xbox 360. The EA Sports is definitely the best fitness game provider as the first title of them was one of the top selling game for Nintendo Wii. Many different exercises to follow, personal virtual trainer to motivate you, online hub where you can share your progress and goals and much more! Release date this November!
  • Your Shape Fitness Evolved – Not a big success in Nintendo Wii but now with new sequel more quality workouts this game titles is coming for Xbox 360 Kinect. One of the first announced game and even shown on the E3 gaming conference, coming this November price 59.99$.
  • The Biggest Loser Kinect – Another familiar game fitness titles already being released for Wii and now even for Xbox 360.

This are only three of the first announced Fitness games for Kinect. I suggest you take a look at the full list of Kinect Fitness games on this page which is getting updated daily with latest announced game titles.

For even more details of this games and videos we have made a full list of Kinect Fitness games for you. You can see some of this games being played on E3 which is amazing!

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Kinect Fitness Games

26 Mar 2011 by admin

As you may already have been aware, the new Kinect add-on to the new Xbox 360 is about to be launched this autumn and it will bring about a wave of change in the gaming world. Kinect will allow you to interact with games without using a controller because it has a sensor camera that can recognize your movements and your voice using a smart voice recognition software.

As the first games are being developed for this new gaming platform, it looks as though an important part of the initial projects will be fitness oriented games. It’s easy to see why this trend has appeared since the controller for the Kinect is actually the player’s own body movement.

One of the most talked about fitness games for Kinect is Your Shape Fitness Evolved which has recently been launched by the game developer Ubisoft. With this game, you will be put physically inside the game environment where you are free to play and interact. Initially the game scans your body and it then adapts everything to it, including the game menus. Your Shape Fitness Evolved gives you the opportunity of having a personal trainer or to take on classes like martial arts or yoga.

Another very unique new game made especially for the Kinect Xbox 360 is Zumba Fitness, which is based on improving the users fitness with the help of intense dance workouts. The player can choose from several dance styles like Reggaeton, Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Mambo, Rumba, Flamenco and Calypso. This dance game is suitable for anyone, even if you’re a complete novice. This is one solid fitness program that will burn more calories per hour than you’d have imagined.

Interestingly you can also lose weight in a whole new way with the ever popular Biggest Loser: The Ultimate Workout Edition which is a top of the class workout program complete with fitness diaries and a virtual workout friend. It has several different sessions which are suitable for both simple and advanced workouts and it also includes diet tips and recipes for making sure you stay in shape & lose enough weight even if you’re not playing the game.

The initial Kinect fitness game series is completed by Sports Active 2.0 which is one of the most advanced biometric games, allowing the user to monitor very closely the workout effects on their body. It comes with several accessories like a heart rate monitoring device which is monitored in real time. So this is one of the few games which gives feedback both on the external positions and on what going on internally, in order for the user to get the best overview possible.

While on the subject of fitness, a Mel B fitness game has also been announced for Kinect. That’s right, Mel B from Spice is going to be in your living room. Scary Spice claims that her new fitness game is a collection of her favorite activities packed into one quality and full of fun workout game.

As you can see, there are a wide range of fitness games that you can play on the Kinect in order to get in shape. So if you’ve been considering to start a healthier lifestyle but you don’t really want to go daily to the gym, now the solution has come to your own living room. So get ready! because starting with this autumn you can get fit with any of these fitness games.

Kinect for Xbox 360 has a collection of games to suit any style of play. With full body play, thanks to the revolutionary sensor camera, these Kinect games are designed to get you off the couch and into the game. Here’s a complete Kinect games list to give you a head start on what to expect when Kinect is released in 2010/2011.

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Discover the Top 3 Wii Games For Fitness and Exercise

01 Mar 2011 by admin

If you are trying to find out which Nintendo Wii games are the best for keeping you fit, then this article will be of interest to you. In this article we will take a look at the key features that make the Nintendo Wii different from all the other consoles, and then we will look at the top 3 Wii games for exercise which include (in no particular order, Wii sport, Wii fit and Dance revolution.) By the time you have finished reading the information presented within this article you will know which games will get the maximum fitness benefits out of your Nintendo console.

Before we go into any specifics lets take a look at what distinguishes the Wii from its competition, as well as what makes it so popular. The unique selling point of this console is its technology. The technology that it uses allows the player to use his or her own movement to play the game, so rather than just sitting on your sofa, you can actually be up on your feet burning calories. As a result of this USP the Wii has become extremely popular with children and adults alike. Now that you know what makes this console stand out from all the others lets look at the top three games that can help you to keep fit.

In at number three, we have a game that goes by the name of Dance Revolution. The great thing about dancing is, it is fun and it can help you to burn calories, and you get both of these benefits when playing this game. This game involves the player doing certain dances steps in time to music, it keeps the player interested and can potentially be played for hours before they get bored. By this time you would have burnt off several calories and had a very good cardiovascular workout. Now that we’ve looked at Dance Revolution, lets take a look at which game gets the second spot in out top 3 best wii games for fitness and exercise.

In at number 2 is Wii Sport. This game come free with the Nintendo Wii console, and it is an excellent game to play if you are trying to keep fit. The reason why is because it involves the player mimicking the actions performed in real life sports. There are five sports to choose from, these include boxing, tennis, bowling golf and baseball.

Sports are an excellent way to lose weight and keep fit, because they can be fun, but certain sport can be quite painful as well, i.e. boxing. In this game you get all the enjoyable parts of boxing without the punches! At number 2, I highly recommend this game, so if you are considering getting a Wii, go for it, because this game comes free. Now let’s take a look at which game gets the number 1 spot for fitness and exercise.

The number 1 spot goes to a game called Wii Fit. This game gets the highest spot because it is tailor made for the individual who wants to keep fit while playing their console. This game has a lot of helpful features i.e. it works out your body mass index and it allows you to track your fitness progress. There are four main training modes which include strength, yoga, balance and aerobics. This game has something for everyone and is highly recommended. It is clearly the best game for fitness, so if you haven’t already got it go and get a copy.

Now that you have read this article you should know what has made the Nintendo Wii so popular with adults and children, you should also know which game (in my opinion) is the best for keeping fit.

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Kids Fitness Games – Make Exercise Fun

13 Feb 2011 by admin

If you are looking for a way to get your kids to exercise but are running into road blocks along the way, the try incorporating some kids fitness games into the mix. When children are playing games they are less interested in the fact that they are exercising, and more interested in the fact that they are having a blast. There are several games that children of all ages can play to stay active and some of them can be found below.

Kids Fitness Games for Toddlers

It is never too early to start turning your kids on to different kinds of exercise. Instead of sitting them in front of a TV, try some of these fun and entertaining kids fitness games to get them up and moving around.

Duck Duck Goose

This is a popular favorite among toddlers. Everyone sits in a circle, and then one person stands up to pat each head and say duck, duck, duck. Eventually the child will touch someone’s head, and that child will need to get up and catch them before the person who was it can run to the open spot and sit down. If they beat the goose they get to sit while the new child picks the goose.

Hide and Seek

Another favorite with young children, hide and seek is really fun for all ages but easy enough for toddlers to pick up. One child counts to ten or an adult can help them, while the other children hide. After the appointed time, they go and try to find the other kids and tag them before they reach home base. If they tag someone they are no longer it and get to be a child that hides.

Kids Fitness Games for 5-12 Year Olds

As children get older they will require more detailed games in order to keep them interested. Luckily, there are plenty of games that fall into that category. A few of them can be found below.

Capture the Flag

There are two teams in this game, and both of them have a flag of some sort on opposite ends of the field. Each team tries to run and capture the others flag and bring it back to their side. The first team to do it wins.

Blanket Sleds

Give children an old blanket to play with, and they can take turns sitting on it, while they pull one or more around the grass with it. If you have steep hills around your home, give your children some cardboard boxes to slide down them with. They may not use much energy sliding down hills, but thing of the exercise they will get climbing back up.

If you put some thought into it, you can come up with a wide range of kids fitness games that can be enjoyed by children of all ages. The examples below should give you a few ideas, but try to keep your children’s own interests in mind when you think of games for them to play

Written by Dave O’Sullivan Co-Creator of Team NutraFun. For more information visit them at [http://www.nutritionalfun.com]

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