EA Sports Active 2 - a Great and Fun Workout

EA Sports Active 2 is a great workout that can be done right from home. When my fiancée and I the PlayStation 3 with the Move bundle, I knew we would do the Move activities, however I never anticipated the workouts that followed.

We sucked it up and paid the $99.99 for the workout which comes with the following:

-Game

-Resistance Band (you can also use free weights and set the weight using)

-Heart Rate Monitors/Move Sensors (3 - 1 for right thigh and 2 for your forearms)

-USB stick that helps sense your moves and stores your data

-Automatic uploads to an online account on EA Sports account which you can share with workout partners or use for your own tracking

So what exactly do you get from this "video game". Honestly intense workouts. You can sign up for two different options either the nine-week full program or a three-week cardio program.

EA Sports Active 2 allows you to select either a male or female trainer. They will guide you through your different goals. We selected the nine-week program and since then have participated in four workouts. Each is intense and leaves you sweating.

You get your heart rate, which is shown on the screen as you are working out and information on how many calories burned based on your weight. The workouts consist of various strength and cardio exercises. Each workout lets you know the percentage of the workout that focuses on certain body areas. Each workout introduces a few new exercises until you have done them all. You have the option to turn off the tutorial after you have done the exercise once making things move faster.

You have certain goals and you get trophies and awards for each goal met. Each time one is achieved it is a good feeling and leaves you feeling the need to continue on.

EA Sports Active 2's heart rate monitor system is ingenious and helps provide the best information on calorie burn. If you are looking for a workout that can be done in the comfort of your own home this winter rather than trekking to the gym in the snow or if you just prefer to workout without others watching this is perfect for you. You can workout with a friend if you get the extra tracking. Multiple users on PS3 can use the same tracking device you just have to log in as yourself.

Happy Exercising!