Gold's Gym Cardio Workout (Wii, 2009)

I am constantly searching for new games for my new Nintendo Wii. The more active the game is the better, as I am seeking to lose a bit of weight. Working at a computer all day, and a 1.5 commute, leaves me little time to get to a gym or go to the local walking tracks.
While the title for this game is a bit misleading, you may think it is just your basic "workout" program, it leans more into Boxing, or Shape Boxing for the workout. (there is a customer reviewer Video of this "game" on Amazon.com that I find very good, and if you have doubts about liking this game I recommend it.)
There are several optional exercises that you will unlock as your boxing training progresses. You can choose exercises that use the Wii balance board, but I like the fact that you can do the main boxing, and "tests" of your boxing skills, as well as some other exercises without the board, as I have not yet invested in that controller.
While the choices for your Character are limited, compared to the Wii Mii that you can create, for say the Sports Disc that came with the Wii, its is adequate, as you only see your character from the front when you are choosing outfits, exercises, or changing your stats. The rest of the time you only see a phantom silohoutte of yourself in order to do the boxing and other exercises. As you progress you will accumulate points that you can spend on clothing, boxing gloves, shoes, and for now extras like a panda bear, though it is about 50k points and I haven't accumulated that many yet.
This can be a very fast paced game, (and thus the name Cardio portion of this titles' name) as boxing requires rapid movement to hit the targets on time. You will learn how to hold the proper boxing stance, for left and right hands, as well as how to throw the varying punches, jab, cross, upper cuts, and how to duck or dodge oncoming blows. There are varying levels and you can change back and forth from light to heavy workouts, as you want. You can do a planned workout that the training instructor picks, or select your own from an "ala carte" menu.
One of the additional exercises, that I have enjoyed the most is one in which you dodge punches that a robot throws at you. The first day I did that one, I found muscles I didn't know existed in my abdomen, and upper thighs!
Some of the movements, you may have to "exaggerate" for the system to read properly, like the dodging and weaving, but I believe that adds to the exercise effect of the game, and gives and even better work out than you would normally receive making the same moves without the systems feedback, of reading or not reading the movements.
What I also found outstanding about this game is, in most games in which you need to use both your right and left hands, you must use one controller and a nunchunk attachment. In Golds Gym Cardio, you can do this, or you can use 2 controllers, thus having no dangling wires to interfere with your punches, or weaving/dodging.
Each day when you complete a workout you get to mark the calender with a punch stamp, letting you know you worked out that day. In the stat menu you can also record your weight at the beginning, and however often you choose to weigh.
Along with returning to a properly balanced diet, set up by the hospital dietcian/nurtionist for my needs, and working out for one hour a day for the past week, I lost approximately 6 pounds.
All in all I am very pleased at this "game"!! Happy gaming!

High recommended game.
Only buy it if you have a wii balance board.

The exercises are great to lose some lbs.

We just bought this game and it's so funny to see my husband and I up there playing while our son sits and waits to play a different game. This one allows you to work out and have fun at the same time. Be careful though, when I played it the first time, I was having so much fun, I didn't realize how much I was working it out. I woke up the next morning with muscles hurting that I didn't even know I had!!! Playing it in moderation is awesome!! Great for those who want to up their strength and/or lose weight at the same time.

I really love that this game gets your heart pumping. Wish it had more to do with the balance board but over all a really good game. I can't wait to unlock more stuff and do this work out regularly apart of my workout routine. I would recommend this game to anyone whos looking to get fit.

This game is great for those who wants sparring and loose body fat. The game record your activity and set up the pace for other exercise to keep you feet. If you like boxing and keep your body fit with full advantage of using WII controller, Nunchuck and WII board, then this game is Recomended.

Good game for the Wii if you want to work out. I've done just the basics and beginning workouts but I've been sweating and enjoying them. I'm glad you can pick the music when you work out and the punch combos gradually increase at an appropiate level for a beginning.

You do need two wii remotes I think to use the boxing workouts though.

The workouts involving the Wii balance board are pretty good, although the Wii Fit has better, more focused ones.

Overall, a great buy for anyone using the Wii as a fitness too and wants to change up their routine a bit with a boxing work out.

I purchase the item. Waited for almost a month no workout game. I sent e-mail asking and I received no reply. Then I had to go through pay pal to get my money back.

If you are looking for an aerobic workout and enjoy boxing games, then you will love Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout. The workout can be done with or without the Wii Fit balance board and with one or two controllers. I prefer two controllers, because with one controller the cord would sometime hit me in the face when I threw some types of punches. (The game isn’t supposed to hit back. Man I sound like a wimp.) Anyway, you can choose at the start of the daily workout if you want a light, medium or hard workout and you can choose the music. The extras are the game tracks your progress, design your avatar, and you can buy avatar gym clothes with the punch gold you earn during your work outs. I definitely recommend this game for fun and exercise.

I love how this game literally teaches you how to box. It is one hard workout... I've only used it a couple of times but from the times I've used it - I've gotten all sweaty and sore afterwards. Its a great choice when you want to get started on working out and getting healthy. It doesn't replace the gym or working out outside - but its a good stepping stone to get started on the right path. I'd recommend this to everyone.

I love this game. This is the first Wii game that has made me actually break a sweat...I am addicted!

Very good tool, the Workouts are excellent interactive.....My whole family gets into the game.....I enjoy it!

The game workes great! Shipping was quick. The packaging was good in condition. Overall, satisfied. Thanks

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Have not used it yet, so I do not have anything to say about it. I purchased it because we have a Wii and I read of couple of reviews about the program

i have the wii i expect this to be a fun workout routine to help yu get in shape cant wait until it comes should be lots of fun

I like how easy if was to get started and practicing each move. I love the WII Fit so I bought this.

I love the product. It is very addictive and makes you feel bad about missing a workout. I would recommend to anyone wanting to lose those extra pounds and getting into shape. You don't feel as though you are even doing a workout and the 20 minutes goes by so fast.

This game is pretty great. It is recommended to have 2 controllers, but you can use it with a regular controller and a nunchuck. It is even Wii Fit balance board capable. You can design your own player and have multiple players as well. You slowly advance to the next level and really get a workout while having fun. I never sweated so much, even at the gym! I recommend it to anyone with a Wii!

I just started using this game and it is so much fun so far, I really enjoy the movements and the training along with it.
The way it keeps you moving on your feet actually makes me feel like I am doing something instead of just moving my arms for a workout.

Love the fact that it gets your heart rate up and you burn calories playing like a kid again. The reason I bought it was because I wanted a fun excerise not something you hate to do. At my age(56)I need to keep moving and it has to be fun. Love it..

You really get a great workout with this game! Remember to stretch, I was sore for the first few days! Some of the exercises are very hard!

This game is very fun and fast paced. I was looking for a game with more excercises and did find this is more about boxing, however, it gives you an excellent work out. I enjoy it and now my 12 year old daughter tried it and she thinks this is a lot of fun too.

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