I had been presented with one of the most awesome things I think I have ever been offered in my gaming life. I was asked to join a special panel by EA to participate in a Sports Active 30 Day Challenge.
They shipped me not one, but 2, Wii Sports Active video games. I ended up giving one of the games to my sister who is also taking part in the 30 Day Challenge.
The challenge you ask?
Well it's simple. Use EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii daily, for 30 consecutive days and see the results as you go along. The best part about this challenge though is that while getting a work out, I was also having fun! Who would have honestly thought working out could be fun?!
I am not one who has ever enjoyed working out. I find work outs to be tedious, and frankly I managed to always convince myself that 'I didn't have the time' to incorporate a workout into my busy daily routine (this is something that many people do, convince themselves that they don't have the time). When EA presented me with a 30 Day Challenge though, I considered it one of the best motivational gifts to have ever been given. The gift was a challenge, and the competitor in me simply adores a good challenge.
Sit back and take a journey with me from day 1 to day 30. For those interested in possibly starting their own 30 Day Challenge, I will recording weekly how things went for me, if I saw any results, and if it is a challenge that you yourself should embark on.
2 days ago my shipment arrived. A large box sat on my porch, and I knew exactly what was inside. Inside sat 2 EA Sports Active Wii games.
I ripped open the box and my heart pumped with excitement; to be honest I was also a little scared.
Would I be able to commit 30 consecutive days to complete this challenge? Would I be able to keep up with the routine? I mean heck, I have not worked out in close to 2 years (unless you count walking to the refrigerator as a work out?), I worried that I would not be able to keep up, because from what I hear EA Sports Active delivers a fun, yet vigorous work out!
Since they were nice enough to give me 2 EA Sports Active kits, I knew I had to commit, I just hoped I didn't fail. My goal was to stick to it, and hopefully lose around 10 pounds during the challenge.
The game itself is quite unique. It is basically a bunch of really fun work outs that actually feel like games while you are playing them. Not till you work up a sweat do you realize that you are getting a work out, because seriously the workouts are that fun.
The title includes numerous workouts which will cover all areas of your body. Your rear end, tummy, arms, love handles, and thighs. Some workouts will work on pumping up the cardio, while others allow you to tone up.
In the EA Sports Active Kit you'll find an odd looking red stretch band that feels pretty cheap. It was as if they tied a long balloon to two handles, and called it workout equipment! Included is also a leg pouch that wraps around your leg. You can adjust the size using the velcro. The pouch is used to place the Wii nun-chuck in for workouts that will not need it.