Summer Food and my EA Sports Active for the Wii 30 Day Challenge
During the sweltering months of the summer, when backyard barbeques full of sumptuous grilled meats, dips and frozen treats tempt my palette, the last thing I want to do is go for a run. While we may think that the Winter holidays are the time when we gain the extra pounds, the heat of the summer pushes the idea of working out right out of my mind, and sets me right back down into my lounge chair so I can eat summer’s delicious bounty.
Thankfully, this summer I’m participating in a compensated review from BlogHer and EA Sports Active for the Wii.
This 30-day challenge will put me directly in front of my TV, where I’ll participate in a variety of Wii cardio activities, like in-line skating, boxing, and of course, running. Once a day for 30 days. (See below for a chance to win your own copy of EA Sports Active for the Wii.)
Of course, because it’s June, this also means I’ll be at the lake house. The Wii is portable. Just a few plugs unhooked, and we’re set to go.
The EA Sports Active for the Wii 30-day challenge will collect information about my weight and height and devise a custom workout plan for me to follow, with a personal trainer to help teach me the exercises. Each minute, I’ll be able to see exactly how many calories I’m burning during the workout.
The best part? Variety. Each day, I’ll have a different customized workout, with variety. I won’t be bored, plus the exercises will target a different set of specific muscle groups each day.
Throughout the month, I’ll continue to eat healthy meals continue my yoga routines through out challenge. (I do have to stay sane.)
I’m not the only one getting fit this summer. Check out the other reviewers, and get five chances to win a copy of EA Sports Active.
UPDATE Week I:
Read here, about my Week I of the 30-day challenge: The boys tried to get me to cheat…
Week II Update:
Guess How Much I Weigh Now? I took measurements and started calculating how many pounds I’ve gained. Read more here:
Week III Update:
It’s official. I am now “Poetry in Motion!”
Please check out the official EA Sports official site for more information: EA Sports Active official site.
As if you need a reason to work out? But hey, that’s probably why you’re so fit in the first place.
Oh Susie… I’ve wanted one of these… let me know if you like it. I always get so bored with my workouts. I like that you have so many different workouts… so let me know if it’s not too hokey.
You have to get the balance board… when you do yoga, it tells you if you’re balanced in the center or not — it’s a great tool.
Yes… you can keep yourself on track with measurements with that board… really gives you an incentive to stay on track.
I have the Wii Fit, and I was wondering how the Sports Active compares.. it will be interesting to see the other activities… when do you start the challenge?
It just got the Wii Fit and love it! I’ve been so sore all week. It’s either giving me a good work out, or I’m waaayyy out of shape… or a little of both!
You go girrrl!!!
I will be very interested in learning what you think…. I tried it; and I barely broke a sweat!! I need something a little tougher, and was wondering if there is a way to adjust that be fuding your age or something?
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