
DDR-great exercise for the kids, and so much more
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I just bought DDR for my kids. Like most of their age group they have three major problems: 1) they are sedentary because their main interest is playing computer games, 2) they are overweight and out of shape (see above reason). and 3) they would rather do almost anything other than play with their mother. DDR has the potential to at least reduce these three problems.
DDR is a computer based game (we have the PS2 variety) which is played not with the fingers, but with the feet - the idea is to place your feet on the correct location of the dance pad at the precise time required by the game. This means that the kids are up on their feet and moving to play the game but that is not all! It encourages the kids to absorb concepts of beat, rhythm, and precision in order to get extra points in order to unlock extra tracks. There is also the ability for individual or competitive play, and while the competititors must play the same song, they can play at differing levels, so lame old Mom can compete foe a high score (at beginner level) against teenage daughter (or son) at a more difficult level.
Don't give up, though, it gets even better. For those who, for one reason or another, cannot physically play the game, they can still compete against their more mobile friends by plugging in a regular game controller, and still playing but with their fingers - clearly, for fairness, they would be playing a much more difficult level but the fun is still there! My kids have already had several DR parties where they take turns attempting to get better, and more difficult songs mastered.
Add into the mix, that when I am home alone, and I need of some exercise, I can turn on the machine, set it for workout mode, decide how many calories I want to burn, or how many minutes I want to workout, choose the level of play, and have a much more enjoyable exercise time than I would at a gym!
I would strongly recommend this game for anyone who is concerned that they or their children are spending too much time on their rear end playing games.
This is a game that is sweeping the continent in arcades. Ain't it great that you can bring it, and your children home for good clean fun, again!!
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