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When Wii Fit hit the market the previous year, it was being advertised as the perfect union between working out and games. It was a marriage between fun and fitness in a $90 box. When the people finally tried out the program, many were happy, while some felt that there was still room for improvement. The software games focused on the Asian model of fitness. Westerners, however, needed something more. Many criticized its basis for measurement, often calling fit people obese, having in mind the average measurement of Asians who are generally more slightly built than Westerners.

Recently, Electronic Arts announced EA Sports Active, its long-rumored exercise game. The game does not require the Wii Balance board at all, but will instead rely on a neoprene peripheral that will strap the Wii remote or nunchuk to a player's leg. The program also comes with a rubber resistance band for strength training. All these for a retail price of $60, which is $30 less than Wii Fit.

EA Sports Active features more than 25 exercises. There are also tools such as a calorie counter, a virtual personal trainer, a 30-day weight-loss program, and some customizable workouts included. The makers behind the software are aware of the different philosophy between the East and West. They designed the program to recognize the body type and health requirements of westerners. They've also spent a lot of time working with Nintendo to make sure that the leg straps fit snugly and that it will be able to measure the players’ movements with no hassle.

	EA Sports Active List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $42.99 Used From: $36.75 Average Rating:
	Developed in collaboration with fitness expert Bob Greene, best known as Oprah's personal trainer, EA SPORTS Active provides a fun, inexpensive and easy to maintain regimen designed to encourage physical fitness and healthy living...

To make your workouts more fun and believable, EA Sports Active has included Avatars of famous exercise gurus to guide you as you work your way towards your fitness goals. One of the newest games is EA Sports Active Personal Trainer 2009. The game offers quick twenty-minute workouts that enable the player to take advantage of high intensity cardio as well as upper and lower body muscle workouts. You will be encouraged to strive for weight loss by getting into shape with a healthy lifestyle.

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 is one of the top games for Wii. The market wants Jillian Michaels to strictly get them into shape just like she does on the hit television show, The Biggest Loser. The software comes with five different workouts and it includes cardio workouts that are combined with intervals and strength training. You also get tips along the way.

Then, there’s Bob Greene. He is EA’s Sports Active’s latest trainer. He was also involved with the development of the game that has recently hit the shelves. He is a famous American Exercise Physiologist and certified Personal Trainer. He has authored 10 books that talks about health, exercise, and diet. Moreover, he is better known as Oprah Winfrey’s trainer and has frequently been a guest on her show. He also has a radio show on the “Oprah and Friends” satellite radio network. With his reputation for being one of the best in his field, users of Wii Active will be inspired to exercise and work out. With him working alongside the makers, you know that you are getting what you deserve when you make the purchase.

	Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $25.49 Used From: $21.78 Average Rating:
	Jillian Michaels 2010 Wii