Wednesday, June 10, 2009

EA Sports Active Review & Giveaway.- (CLOSED)


Leading video game publisher, EA Sports™, introduces a new workout style video game, EA Sports Active™, featuring workouts designed to get you in shape as well as have fun. With the help of Bob Greene they have designed workouts unlike any other "get fit" game on the market.

The EA Sports Active™ comes with the game disc, a leg strap and resistance band. The leg strap is well made of thick breathable neoprene material. It fastens onto your upper thigh and is held in place by a Velcro strap and come with another band of Velcro to shorten the brace to fit even the smallest of legs. The band although made of thin and flimsy material is actually quite strong. I did have a bit of trouble understanding how to put the band together. After that was worked out it has held up, in house of six kids whose sole mission in life is to break things, that is really saying something. You can also buy an accessory pack, if you want to work out alongside someone else. This is a feature that I personally enjoy. I like being able to work out next to someone, it really ads to the fun and gives a bit of competition to give you that extra push.

EA Sports Active™ isn't just about the workout, it also compiles a journal that tracks the number of meals/veggies you ate, glasses of water/soda drank, number of hours and intensity of those activities. All combined to give you little goals to achieve and trophies awarded for achieving these goals. The trophies range from one hour of working out to 10,000 calories burned. If your family is anything like mine, you know that there is much gloating going on when one has obtained one of those little glittery light up trophies, when the others have not.

When choosing your workout for the day you can choose the 30 Day Challenge that puts together 30 days of workout routines designed to get you fit, preselected workouts that target different areas of your body, or choose your own workout, picking the workout or sport you choose. These custom workouts are then stored and can be used again. All of which can be done alone or with your workout buddy. You can also incorporate the Wii Fit board to intensify some of your work outs, but it is not neccesary to have.

When I first heard about it, I thought, "Oh no, not another wimpy work out game." After working out with this for the past week (of my 30 Day Challenge), I can say that this is not some wimpy game, nor is it like Wii Fit™, my kids- as well as myself, I'm ashamed to say- have figured out a way to "cheat" on the Wii Fit™. There is no cheating on this game, there is nothing but sweat and calorie burning exercises.

TO BUY:

Head over to the EA Store to pick up your copy and accessory kit.

THE GIVEAWAY:

EA Sports Active™ is giving one of you the chance to win your very own!

MAIN ENTRY:

Visit EA Sports Active™ and do the following TWO things:

1. Tell me which workout would help you stay fit.

2. Tell me why you're active.

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This contest will close Friday, June 26th at 10am CST. Winner will be announced shortly after!

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Lisa Noel said...

I'm thinking I'd stick with the option to chose my own activity since I'm NOT active at all, sounds like the 30 day challenge might kill me if I start there :)

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Gena said...

I think the squat jump would be great. I try to stay active to stay healthy.

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Anne said...

fast dance would be a great workout; but lunges are killer too!

I keep active with my kids but I also like to workout with a show called your total body workout. she mixes it up!

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I would like to do the 30 day challenge.
I am active because it makes me feel good and because I want to be a good role model for my kids.

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Abigail said...

kick boxing for sure! i don't want to make a fool of my self by signing up for a public class..this would be great...

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Martha said...

favorite workout would probably be boxing.


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Jen said...

Kickboxing would be a great workout! I try to stay active to lose a little weight and keep up with the kids!

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Angela said...

I am active about 45 min. a day and recently lost 16 lbs because of it! Wt. loss is my main reason for being active. I would love to try the 30 day challenge.

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Courtney B said...

the squats for my rear!! ) And i work out all the time to keep fit! vanitizebaby@yahoo.com

Katie said...

The Dancing workout would help me stay fit to keep up with my kids!
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Peter Schott said...

While just about any of these would help me get fit, I'd probably look at Kickboxing. I wouldn't want to do a class just yet, but this would help me inside the house.

As for why I'm trying to be active - I need to get in shape. I haven't been as active as I should be and I need to start being more active to keep up w/ my kid.

Sara said...

I would love to try the balance board or the 30 day challenge. I stay active because I enjoy being healthy.
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Mary Preston said...

I like the idea of the dancing. A fun way to help me stay fit & healthy for my family.

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Graceful Mom said...

1. Turbulence Training program helps me get fit.
2. I'm active because I am on my weight loss journey.

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Sharp4sure said...

I would love to do the 30 day challegene. I stay active because I want to be a example to my kids to take good care of their body.


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chris said...

love the idea of a the 30 day challenge. kickboxing and dancing workouts sound good too!

Kim said...

The dancing workout sounds fun!

I'm active so that my clothes fit, ha ha.

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Melissa said...

I love to run and can't find time if I am the only one at home with the kids, so that is the feature I would choose! I have 3 kids and love to stay in shape! Thanks

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Bebemiqui said...

I'd have to go for kickboxing.
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kasandria said...

I'd do the punching bag to keep my arms toned. I stay fir for my kiddos.
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Marcia said...

Punching bag. I so wish I had one of these many times. I'm fairly active because I have a hyper 2 1/2 year old that keeps me running!

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Dance, of course!! To stay fit I dance. Love to learn new moves! fun.mom.cheratgamildotcom

Jenna Z said...

In my previous comment I forgot to tell you why I'm active so I'll repeat that I think the kickboxing workout would totally kick my booty! And add that I am active to avoid heart disease, which runs in my family. I am trying to keep my cardiovascular strength at the "elite" level (that's what they call it at the gym, we get it measured every 4 months) so that my heart stays strong!

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I like lunges - so I'd like the side lunge. And I stay active to be fit for my wedding in 2 months :)

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I had trouble finding specifics, but the 30 day challenge sounds like a great idea. I try to stay active because I feel so much healthier when I do!

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I like fast dance because I love to dance and this would keep me involved.

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Danielle said...

The fast dance would probably be the thing that would get me fit best because it would make working out more fun and more of an activity than an exercise!

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