Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum
Join Jillian's hard-hitting weight loss boot camp right on your Nintendo Wii console.
BACKGROUND
Fitness guru and trainer on NBC's super famous The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels has developed her own Wii fitness game called Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum. The games, which include 2009 and 2010 versions, feature bootcamp-style workouts that you can select based upon your fitness level and workout preference.
Jillian also lends her voice to motivate you with her own fitness and lifestyle tips so that you can get the most out of your workout. As a strong proponent of getting in regular exercise, Michaels has created this game in order to stay current in the media fitness industry and combat the obesity epidemic of this country.
PRO
- Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum series encourages exercise
- Selection of workouts contain a variety of workout choices to choose from
- Jillian Michaels is a well-known and well-respected fitness expert
- Allows you to track your own workout progress
- Can be used from your own home
- Nintendo Wii can be a positive fitness tool for the entire family
- An extension of the popular fitness video genre
CON
- Must have a Nintendo Wii game player
- May not appeal to those who don't like video games or tech gadgets
- Initial release seems to have glitches
DIET and NUTRITION
Jillian's Wii game contains lifestyle tips that include healthy-eating tips and advice.
If you're looking for more of Jillian's specific brand of dieting- check out her complete online diet and fitness program, or the Jillian Michaels Meal Plan, which delivers her inspired recipes to your home.
EXERCISE
Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum Wii fitness series whether the 2009 or 2010 edition challenge you as your improve your overall workout capacity from your own home. In using your Wii balance board, select the kind of workout, length of time and intensity level you prefer. The 2009 edition features a selection called Party Mode, in which you compete with another individual for a predetermined amount of time. And the 2010 series features a "Fitness Resolution" in which you plan your six-month workout routine with a training schedule and an "Exercise with Jillian" component which provides you with a one-on-one game with a 3D avatar of Jillian Michaels that demonstrates pre-made or custom routines.
The games also include motion-based activities like ladder climbs, rowing and monkey bars. In addition, you'll get to track your progress by entering your own personal data as you work your way through the game.
CONCLUSION
Jillian Michaels is no stranger to fitness. In keeping with the current trend of fitness, she has developed her own Wii game, called the Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum. With two editions, the 2009 and 2010 series, this interactive video game allows you to exercise as hard as you want to and as long as you want to from the comfort of your own home, while be leading by an expert. It also allows you to compete with others and track your own personal progress- both of which are important motivators for maintaining a consistent exercise routine.
If you've never been a fan of video games or workout videos, then this product may not be right for you. Then again, it might be a chance to mix-up your monotonous workout and try something new.
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I got this game yesterday and was very excited about getting started and Jillian kicking my butt. I have worked with both the Wii fit and the EZ Active Trainer so I am familiar with the exercise games, tracking movements, etc. I DID NOT LIKE THIS GAME! I was doing all of the exercises correctly (even though there was no type of tutorial to show me how to do the movements). The EA Active has a little video before each exercise so that you know if you are doing it right or not. When I did the movement how the Jillian avatar was performing it, it would not register movement no matter how differently I moved the remote. I tried some of the exercises with the Board and it wouldn't register even though I was mimicking the movements.
I think that I will go back to my EA Active and also look at buying the new extended version. I thought I had read enough reviews before I bought FU 2010 however it looks as if I should have researched more. Also, the "Trailer" for the game is nothing like the actual game.
not suitable for deaf people to use this and no texting wording on this no instruction unlike other games.. only voice but how deaf to do this
Pretty good workout, I was actually sweating within the first few minutes. I'm not massively overweight, but I have lost a couple pounds this week. the graphics aren't great but I didn't buy it to see how great the graphics would be. I bought it for a workout, and it gives me exactly that.
I actually like this way of working out. Yeah, the graphics aren't that great, but who cares? I'm 20 years old and pretty active..and this game makes ME sweat! It's a good quick morning workout before breakfast and the game actually has pretty good diet tips.
the only thing I don't like is the log jump. I can't seem to do it right and my person on the screen won't jump!
This really works i have lost a pound a day doing it.. its such a good work out.
you have to think that its a work out not a game!!
Like everyone else i wished i read these reviews before buying the game. It is such a huge let down. I am a big Jillian follower love her way of working out i have lots of her DVD. so i was excited about the WII game. rushed home got geared up and after about 40 min of using it my blood pressure was thru the roof from hollering at the TV did not break not even a drop of sweat it was the worst. The store will not take it back only willing to give me a trade in value of 16.00 what a bunch of crap so if i trade it in i will be out 25.00 plus whatever money i have to put up for a new work out game. Very disappointed!
I am a bit disappointed, this is not what I expected I do wish that it really calculated the movement like Wii fit. I am steadily doing what they ask (even though I'm not seeing the actions reciprocated on screen) and I've broken a sweat. They have the right idea but alot of kinks to be worked out!!!!
DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!!!
I am completely disappointed. The charators are a joke and they move weird. I am going back to WII fit, I only wish that WII fit would develop a way for me to select a 30 to 45 minute work out that ran continuously and saved the results for the very end.
This is without a doubt the worst WII game/ptogram we have bought. I wish we could return it.
WOW!!! I was really looking forward to this game and couldn't wait for it to be released in Aus. But now I'm not so sure.... Is the Aus version going to be just as dodgy as the local USA version? Hopefully they have fixed it before we get it over here.... To buy or not to buy???
lost 20lbs already!!! woohoo!!
This game looked so great and when we got it home we were very dissapointed. The character does not move at all the way you want it to. It is nothing like wii fit. Played it for about 5 minutes..turned it off and put in wii fit. They should be paying everyone back that bought this game. What a huge ripoff. Surely someone tested this before putting it out.
This is so much more of a workout than the regular Wii Fit. The graphics aren't anything special, but I don't care about the graphics because I purchased it for a workout. The first time I used it I was sweating after 5 minutes, and that was on Light. I've been increasing my workout time and have moved up to Medium, and I'm sore all over! It's a great workout. You have to really pay attention to the instructions, and you have to know that it's registering your hand movements. The only time you need the balance board is if you want to weigh in. I love it, and am glad we bought it!
Like everyone I wish I would have read the reviews. It is very disappointing. The only work out I get is yelling at the tv screen. It is frustrating when the person doesn't move. ould nt recommend to anyone!!
I was really excited to buy this game, I really like Jillian Michaels but after reading all the reviews this is one purchase I will not make.
I'm so frustrated with this game. It does NOT work right with the Wii remotes. The workout you get is just from trying to get the game to respond to your moves. Wish I had done my research before wasting $40. Target won't take it back.
I liked it. At first I was like what is wrong with it. But now I do the custom work outs and I live. I worked out for 30 mins and was sweating my A** off!! and I am not overweight or that out of shape. I liked it!
Got this for xmas and today was the first time I used it. my game keeps freezing up! I've rest and tried again three times and it keeps happening. I'm so frusterated. I was really looking forward to this workout game.
The Moves are not very well explained -- like the Wii Fit. It doesn't judge your movements very well. Sometimes it hard to do want its asking you -- even though I'm moving and doing what it said. JUST DOESN'T EXPLAIN!! I like that it is continual movement for 5-60 minutes. But I would also like to choose the time of the intervals.
I guess im in the middle.. I do wish i had read the reviews first though....The first time i tried this i was so frustrated too.. THEN.. my daughter came over and figured it out.. I think the biggest problem are the lack of instructions!!!! The grenade toss I found you had to have the wii remotes in your hand with the controls facing the floor...
NOt impressed but there isnt too much you can do after youve bought it :(
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