EA Sports Active (Wii, 2009)

My wife and I love this game. It is very easy to use, with instructional videos and an on screen character to follow while doing the exercises or the different sports. You can choose from either a set routine or create your own. It has different difficulty levels as you progress in getting healthier, so you can make it harder as you go. There is a 30-day challenge where the workouts get harder each day that you use it, you are rewarded with trophies as you reach goals.

I would say that this game is more for adults wanting to get into shape or stay active. My first workout was on the easy level and I was sweating and my heart rate was definately up during the workout.

You can have up to 2 people exercising at a time, with a split screen feature.

The only drawbacks I can find is that the game only comes with 1 resistance band and 1 leg strap used to hold the nunchuck. To purchase another set of these adds $20.00 to the purchase price. I also had trouble keeping the leg strap on my leg, it would fall to my ankle in the middle of an exercise.

I would rate this game/workout rountine as excellent!! The drawbacks are only minimal, compared with the cardio and other beneficial exercises it provides.