Your Shape Review

This is definitely the most incredible workout on the Wii to date.To provide context, I am in average to pretty good shape.I run 3 miles in about 11 minutes a mile and can handle a good 45 minute workout pretty well.I am totally in love with this game.My Wii is now a great workout machine with EA Sports Active and Your Shape.Some things to consider:
1) Space - The game's body recognition is very picky.You do need to keep as much of your body as you can on the screen at all time.They suggest 8 to 10 feet between you and the camera.They are being very literal.I am 6 feet from the camera and definitely have some failures because my arms and my legs sometimes go outside the screen.
2) Light - The room needs to be well lit.Shadows in the workout space will confuse the camera when they cover you.
3) Tempo is important - Part of the game's finickiness is that you have to be in sync with the Jenny avatar.Falling behind and being off from the tempo will bring the annoying "Follow Me" arrows.You will have to keep your intensity up the whole time.
4) There is a learning curve - It will take a few workouts to get used to the way the camera is recognizing you.Expect your first few workouts to "score" lower as you adjust.Thankfully, you are not forced into bad form to make the camera recognize you, but you will have to make some minor modifications.
5) No cheating allowed - The camera never gets tired, and expects you not to get tired as well.If you get tired and part of your body starts to slow down, it will ding you for it.
6) The camera is picky - yes, the camera is picky and expects precision
7) You are going to get dinged - this is a complex technology, and you and the camera will disagree.Just expect it.It will ding you sometimes when it shouldn't.

Definite pluses:
1) Keeps you honest - see items 3 and 5 above.
2) Using your equipment - Being able to use hand weights and a step are awesome, and definitely contribute to the intensity of the workout.
3) Constant motion - one problem I had with EA Sports Active (I have since figured out how to do compound movements with it) is the stillness.You have to be moving only the part of the body that it is expecting.Gold's Gym boxing game has the opposite problem.You can pretty much jab the whole game and it still registers those as the punches it expects.This game never stops moving.Curls and presses are done with plies (sp?), kicks are done with squats and up/back movement.You do not stop moving so the cardio intensity stays up.

This is an awesome workout, and it will have you dripping after 30 minutes.The camera is finicky.You will be adjusting the camera and yourself for the first few workouts.

To Summarize:If you can be patient, have a well lit room, and a good amount of space you will be rewarded with an incredible challengingworkout.


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Product Description:
Developed in collaboration with fitness experts, Your Shape personalizes a fitness program to your body type, goals and schedule. The game comes with a motion-tracking camera in the package. Plug the camera into your Wii and you're ready to go! The camera scans your body so your every move can be detected and guided.

Jenny McCarthy is your in-game workout buddy--she will motivate, inspire, and guide you as you work to reach your goals, while keeping things fun (and funny) along the way. Since the game detects your movements, Jenny can coach you as you work out to ensure you're doing the exercises correctly. Fitness has never been this personalized or this much fun!

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Personalized to You:
First, you take a fitness test so the game knows your current fitness level. Then, you tell the game what you're trying to achieve (slimming your stomach, strengthening your arms, etc.). Based on that, the game designs a program specifically for you based on your fitness level, goals and schedule.


Constant Guidance to Ensure You're Doing the Exercises Correctly
The camera projects your image onto your TV next to your in-game workout buddy, Jenny McCarthy. Jenny is in the game, motivating you and coaching you to success. The camera tracks your movements so Jenny can tell you what you're doing right and correct any mistakes. That way you know you're not wasting time. Exercise Controller-Free
The camera sees you, so it works without requiring any additional hardware, leaving your hands free to focus on the exercises.Fun and Motivational
Jenny McCarthy is your workout buddy--always by your side, entertaining and inspiring you. As you exercise, the game regularly displays how many calories you're burning and your accuracy percentage so you can always strive to beat your high score! More Exercises Than Any Other Game
More than 400 exercises ensure that your routine is working to meet your goals. Plus, you'll never do the same workout twiceCompatible With Your Own Fitness Equipment
The game works without requiring any extra equipment, but if you have free weights, a balance ball, a step bench and/or a heart rate monitor, Jenny will include them in your personalized routineChallenge Yourself
Test your fitness level with the physical challenge, a test designed as a check-in for you to see how much your fitness level has improved. Take it any time!Play in English, Spanish, or French

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