Win EA SPORTS Active More Workouts for Wii

Posted on Nov 17th 2009 3:00PM by Kimberly Papa

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That's Fit expert and renowned fitness guru Bob Greene has teamed up with EA Sports for a follow up to the wildly successful EA SPORTS Active Personal Trainer for Wii. The new edition, More Workouts, hits stores today, but you can win a free copy right here! In addition to including 35 new exercises, there's a six-week challenge and a Special Edition Bob Greene Nutrition Best Life Book that features tips on creating a balanced lifestyle and recipes from the Best Life Diet Cookbook.

We spoke with Bob Greene about EA SPORTS Active More Workouts, to find out how working out with Wii can help you reach your weight loss goals. You can find contest details after the interview.

That's Fit: How did you get involved with developing this program with EA SPORTS?

Bob Greene: I've beaten up the TV and computer for making us all less active. Honestly, at first I was skeptical. Can you really get a good workout moving in front of a TV? I'm big on intensity exercise and I was impressed. The biggest challenge people face with exercise is boredom. People get sick of being on the treadmill, even walking outside -- it gets old. When I get on a stationary bike, I want to pull my hair out. But with this two minutes blows by and you're on to the next activity.

TF:There are many different activities in this program. Which are your favorite?

BG: Hands down my favorite jogging, but there are some really cool ones like water skiing and water paddling. Both are really challenging.

TF: Time is another big obstacle in sticking with a fitness program. How often do you need to workout with More Workouts to see results?

BG: Anyone can free up 20 minutes a day, but if you send someone to a gym, between driving there, the warm-up, and driving home, a 20 minute workout can turn into two-hours. So with this, you can just walk out to your living room. Look, I would never say it's product would solve all your problems. Whether you are walker or have a gym membership this is wonderful compliment to that. It's most powerful when you combine it with other activities. Staying motivated is tough too, but this does a journal for you and charts your progress. It feels good to see your strength gains and know that once you we're only able to do 18 minutes of an activity and now you can do a full 30.

This week on That's Fit you have a chance to win a free copy of EA SPORTS Active More Workouts.

To enter, leave comment below telling us why you like getting fit with Wii.
The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET, November 24, 2009.
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
You may enter once.
One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
One EA Sport Active More Workouts (valued at $39.99).
Click here for complete Official Rules.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 9)

Tamara 11-17-2009 @ 3:21PM

I like getting fit with the Wii because it allows me to explore different genres of fitness and gives me plenty of variety so I don't get bored. Plus, being able to exercise at home is always nice because then there's no excuse to get moving!

Wanda 11-24-2009 @ 10:06AM

I like getting fit because I want to set a great example for my son. I am also a single parent so staying healthy and fit is a must to rasie my son!

thatrobyn 11-17-2009 @ 3:54PM

It looks SO fun and I love that I could get a workout in at home on the days I can't make it to the gym.

Betty 11-17-2009 @ 3:50PM

I like getting fit with the Wii because it tracks my progress for me. It tells me how long I've been good, it shows me when I've slipped, and it generally lets me know how I'm doing. This is what computers are good at -- collecting and displaying lots of data in ways humans can easily understand and use.

Russ 11-17-2009 @ 4:05PM

I like the idea of having a quick, varied work-out available at home -- particularly with the winter coming.

David 11-17-2009 @ 4:26PM

I just got a wii and am planning on using it for winter workouts. This looks like a great tool for that. Plus the fact that it will automatically log info and stats for me is key.

Dawn S 11-17-2009 @ 4:27PM

I love getting fit with WII because it does not allow you to cheat! It really is like a personal trainer. If you don't squat low enough, or hold your rep long enough you are going to hear about it :-) And not only is it just plan fun, it works!

Karen L 11-17-2009 @ 4:31PM

I like the Wii because it's great fun. It makes the exercise time go by faster somehow. The variety is great, and you don't have to leave home (I live in the boonies).

Michele 11-17-2009 @ 4:32PM

I think this is a great way to work out! It not only keeps tabs on your progress but it makes you feel guilty when you come back after not working out for a few days. Ha!!

Lottie 11-17-2009 @ 4:39PM

I like getting fit with Wii since you have some new and exciting everyday.

Julie 11-17-2009 @ 4:48PM

I love exercising with the Wii because my kids always want to take a turn when Mom's done. It has made all of us more active.

Lisa Whippie 11-17-2009 @ 5:07PM

I have never liked exercising. My sister had bought the Wii and I thought she was nuts, until I played it one day. Needless to say, I had to buy my own Wii and I love it. I don't feel like I am exercising, it is so much fun.

LINDA KIRK 11-18-2009 @ 11:58AM

Without having to leave your home, you can have a gym quality workout wearing whatever you want, whenever you want, and as much as you want in any given day! Plus it keeps tabs on you! What great fun while staying or getting fit!

Jodi 11-17-2009 @ 5:12PM

I think it's the perfect motivation for someone who is bored with the same old workout routine of treadmill and stationery bike.

Michelle A. 11-17-2009 @ 8:12PM

It's so convenient and I don't have to spend a ton of money on expensive exercise equipment.

Sumanto Biswas 11-17-2009 @ 5:22PM

Motivation and would complement the Wii Fit Plus with more exercise and fun options.

Carol Dziuba 11-17-2009 @ 5:26PM

I like it because I no longer have to trek out to a gym.

Carly 11-17-2009 @ 5:39PM

I would absolutely love to give this as a gift to my mother who really wants a Wii Fit for Christmas. She wants to get back in shape and she deserves to with this awesome DVD. It sounds like she would truly benefit from this DVD and I hope I can win it for her.

jmadden1 11-17-2009 @ 5:54PM

I love working out with the Wii. I can fit short or long workouts around my schedule, no having to drive to a gym to get in it and a lot a longer period of time. The Wii workouts lets me vary my routine from day to day, offers a great variety of workouts and tracks my workouts for me. It beats sitting in front of the "tube".

Molly Caldwell 11-17-2009 @ 6:02PM

I would love to Win WIii EA Sports Active because I have been a single mom since my kids were 2 & 3, now they are 18 & 19 & great in school and great kids! I have been working alot of my life and am currently unemployed and need to lose some weight and build my self esteem for this time in my life that I can start putting myself 1st again, & am considering self employment, so this would help me in all areas of my life while setting a good example for my kids.
I would greatly appreciate it, it's a gift that keeps giving as I lose my weight and become healthier again.
Sincerely,
Molly Caldwell