I bought this the other day and finally tried it today. What a workout! I was sweating from start to finish. It has a built in personal trainer who guides you through each exercise. There are about 25 exercises. It's really cool. I started the 30 day challenge and actually completed the first day without stopping.

I have been looking at getting that game - is it mostly cardio stuff or is it toning/strengthening exercises?

It does cardio and strength training exercises. It comes with a leg strap and resistance band for some of the exercises.

i have this game too. now i am new at starting to exercise regular but i am a active person. this game kicks butt, i started sweating after the first couple of activities. and if you are doing them wrong it will let you know... I have wii fit too and must say it is not a challenge. the wii active is so much better. and cheaper then the wii fit was. :thumbup:

I have been wanting to get this because i grew bored with Wii Fit..but I am concerned the leg strap may not be large enough?! I am 5'8" and wear a size 22...i have NO idea what my thigh measurement would be, or where to even measure. LOL

The leg strap comes with an extension, so you should have no problem fitting your leg into it.

Got the EA Active...leg strap was too tight...it would fit initially but as soon as I began running, squatting etc it would pop off. I used the "extension" (which i found it comical that its intent is to shorten the band, not lengthen it!) :wink: but still too small. I guess i will need to go find some industrial strength velcro and see what i can rig up...but i have now added to my list of goals that are "non scale victories" ..... leg strap that fits without extender...and STAYS on.:sneaky:

The only thing I don't like about the Wii Active is that the band is way to week for me. I had to go to walmart and buy a stronger one. Other than that I love it!

I agree with Bobbie515, the stretchy band is a little weak. I ordered a heavier resistance band to use with it.

well it seems you are all happy with the exercise you are getting from this game. I am actually looking into getting the wii system and some games so i have an indoor type of exercise that i enjoy (I just moved from florida to Michigan--so i know in the winter i need indoor activities)

any other suggestions of other games to buy or if you think the wii is worth it??

The wii is cool. A lot of people like the dance dance revolution game, and my fitness coach. I don't have a lot of games for the wii so maybe others can recommend something. Also, the wii comes with wii sports, which has tennis, bowling, boxing and other games.

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I ordered the EA Sports Active last week and can't wait for it to arrive. I've been losing slowly and know when I had some work outs to my routine it will help kick start me... I will post as soon as it arrives.

I have the Wii fit system and have not been using it at all so as of today I am dedicating at least 30 to 45 minutes of my time to working out on it. If this goes well then I will give the EA Sports Active Personal Trainer a shot. This will not stop me from pricing this particular game.

The active goes for 59.99+ tax. I paid under 60 for it with tax from bjs wholesale club

I got this today at Sam's Club for $55.68 plus tax. I haven't used it yet, but I have watched DH try it out. (I've been doing graduate research which is due 4 days after my surgery.) He has really worked up a sweat. Also, he bought Punch-Out (a boxing game) and really got a good work-out from that too.

The leg strap was too small for him too, so he put it on his calf. It didn't work perfectly, but it was better than nothing.

aivey - That's a good idea ... i will try that out!

agentcmc13 - I would NOT recommend the Jillian Michaels game... its terrible.