My Fitness Coach (Wii, 2008)

Once I purchased my Wii Fit I really started searching for a companion workout and according to all the reviews My Fitness Coach seemed to be the one. The variety is fabulous. This "game" is so much more indepth than Wii Fit as it requires you to actually take body measurements, etc. It really interacts with you as if you had a "real" personal trainer as they would also take certain measurements. Whats also nice is that you do NOT need your Wii Fit board although you can use it for step aerobics but you don't have to activate it. It also allows you to use handweights, therapy ball, etc and it works these items into the program. It will also ask you how your holding up at certain points in your workout and if you respond in a slight negative it will calculate that and reformat the program the next time you go on. Excellent and I highly recommend.

I've been working out with Wii Fit and my exercise bike for several months and was ready to try something new. I bought My Fitness Coach and I've been pretty pleased with it. I got Active at the same time so I'll compare them.

My Fitness Coach gives choices of the types of workout you'd like--Cardio, Lower Body, Upper Body, etc. or you can let the trainer pick for you. It also gives you choices of how long you want to work out and the workout *is* that length. As you continue with the program, you can unlock new places to "exercise" in, as well as new music. The "trainer" has a calming voice and and does a pretty good job of letting you know what is going to happen next and when. The exercise titles move across the bottom of the screen so you can tell what equipment you'll need as well as what the next exercise is. You can use a stair stepper, weights, and a stability ball with the exercises if you have them. Sometimes I have difficulty keeping up with the steps or don't know how to correctly do the exercises, and I haven't figured out how to do the tutorials to show me. Sometimes the trainer counts for you but sometimes she doesn't. I wish she would because you don't always want to be looking at the screen. Periodically the program allows you to interact by asking how you're doing--no sweat, I was working hard, or I couldn't keep up. The "trainer" says she'll adjust your program if you push "I couldn't keep up". lol The buttons are small and sometimes it's hard to hit the right one. The only time you need the Wii remote is when you're answering those questions. The program tells you at the end how many calories you burned (really, only 27 calories in 15 minutes!?!). You don't interact with the program very much.

Wii Active is much more interactive. You use the Wii remote as well as the nunchuck in a special thigh belt along with a resistance band and the balance board. The belt and band are included. This program does a good job of coaching you along with correct formation and the remote and nunchuck help it document your movements. You make your own person (you don't use your Mii) and you can see your own movements along with the movements of the trainer. Each training session is different and includes lots of fun activities (boxing, volleyball, basketball, in-line skating) to go along with the strength and cardio exercises. You select the intensity of your training session when you start (low, medium, or high) but that option isn't given daily. You earn "trophies" for your accomplishments. The training videos are shown before you start a new exercise and you can click out of them if you think you can figure it out. It's also easy to find the tutorials again if you have questions. If you exercise with the tutorials, you'll keep your exercise time up. I haven't been able to figure out how to set the length of the training session--I generally work out a little less than 20 minutes. I like how the program keeps you moving back and forth with the various exercises and games. There is also a daily journal you can keep that asks about your lifestyle habits (how much sleep, how many veggies or glasses of water, etc.). At the end of a session a graph shows how your work-out went based on how many calories you burned.

I really like the interaction of Active versus My Fitness Coach. I like being able to set the exact amount of time on My Fitness Coach. I personally like Active a little better but I'll keep working out with both programs!

I bought the Fitness Coach about a month ago since I was getting bored with the Wii Fit. I started Wii Fit last May and have lost weight and toned but just found it boring.

I looked and found my Fitness Coach and from the moment I started it I Loved it. I have continued to lose weight at a slow steady, healthy rate and am excited to continue to progress. My weight loss has been slow but that is how I want it so I do not gain it back and hoping to make this more about a lifestyle change.

I find the Fitness Coach the perfect motivator for me to incorporate exercise into my change.

My daughter was just home from college for break and I introduced her to the Fitness Coach. She loved it. She only has about 5 pounds to lose and is a dancer and still found the workouts challenging. The workouts and exercises she got were definitely more challenging than the ones I am getting. It really does individualize the workout according to your Fit test you take at the beginnning and periodically. There are many rest breaks and I someimes work through the break to intensify the workout, but if I need the break it is there.

I had to buy my daughter a Wii and a Fitness Coach for her to take back to college or she was going to steal mine.

Love it, worth the money.

I love the fact that it has no weight limit because it DOES NOT require use of the Wii Fit Board. I love that you can customize your workout and make a commitment. I love that after every segment in the workout it asks me how it was and if it is too easy it will kick it up and if it was good it stays and if I cant keep up it will slow it down. I also love the fact that it doesnt judge me for being over weight like the Wii Fit did.

I do not like the fact that it have a chart of your workout progress and you can not choose the specific exercises just the types and music.

I plan to use this with my hubby a lot! and you should too!

Ok~ I am back with a rendition of Wii My fitness coach!

It went well, the initial set up is comprised of you doing 2 minutes of jumping jacks (I know that does not sound like a lot but WOW! It was super rough as I have been doing major step/squats for weeks and me legs began to turn to jello!). Then she has you do the rest of the fitness test: sit ups, stretches, squats, push-ups, heart rate etc.. After that she tells you what area you seem to be weak in. Then she devises a plan for you.

I then picked pilates to do as I have not done any real stretching etc.. with my workout. You can pick how long you wnat to work out for as well. I did 1/2 hour (you pick the music and place setting (i.e., dojo/outside/urban) and start working out. I enjoyed it, and I think it is worth the $30 I spent. She shows you how to do each of the exercises and it even has a running bar on the bottom to let you know what you are on and what is coming next. There is a timer to allow you to know where you are in the work out. There are breaks throughout and it moves along at a good pace. The instructor asks you how the workout id progressing (i.e., too hard, too easy etc..) then it remembers what you have said about the workout and modifies it for next time.

It also asks you what type of fitness equipment you have (i.e., I have a step and weights) so it modifies the workout to utilize what you have.

I am going to purchase a new fitness ball this week as that is an option as well.

There is aerobics, pilates, yoga etc.. seems like fun and something to change up my usual daily workout. The options are wonderful and I recommend this to anyone wanting a change as well as an honest indicator of your health profile.

I just got this today and I already LOVE it! The only downside, but not really a downside at all, is that it does not use the Wii fitness board. No probs, i'm just going to order some risers later that attach to make it a stepping board, so I can still use it. You use your own equipment (balance ball, step board, hand weights and heart monitor).

What I love about this program is that it first off checks your physical health and vitals and then makes a program designed especially for you with a focus of your choosing. For me, I choose weight loss with a focus in cardio, so the video has me doing just that. If it's too advanced for me it chooses easier lower impact exercises until I can get to that level. Likewise, if it's too easy for you it chooses higher impact exercises. You can choose to focus in cardio, yoga, weight training and some other ones I can't remember right now. If you're a pro or a beginner it's good for everyone I think. Unlike the wii fit game there is no way for the trainer to know how you are really doing, or how good or bad your posture is, so you're on your own there. However, there is some training tutorials on each exercise in case you don't know how to do them.

The game plays like a fitness video and not a game at all except that you get to personalize it in putting in your vitals and weight stats and goals. You choose how long you want to workout, but choose a time to start when you have nothing else going on because the video does not stop and there are no breaks (except a 30 second break every so often for water) until your chosen time to work out is over. It's fun and a suprisingly great workout, so I recommend this to anyone.

I decided to buy this because I heard bad reviews regarding Jillian's wii game and was not impressed with the Wii Fit. My Fitness coach workouts are continuous and I love that you can put how you felt after each workout. I love the fact that you never do the same workout in a row like you would a DVD workout. I can select what type of workout I want to do and use whatever tools I have at my disposable and incorporate them into my daily workout. This isn't a game at all, it's my own fitness coach in the comfort of my home. I love it!

Three words... I LOVE IT!!! LOL Overall this is a great product. Maya is a very good trainer. The other descriptions on it are very acurate in what this game/workout video intells. I like the fact that you don't have to have a Wii Fit to use it b/c I didn't want to spend that much money on the Wii Fit. Another thing I like is how Maya gives you pep talks during your workout. I have only had it for about a week and so far I haven't found anything that I don't like about it. Great product for a great price!!!

I like that I can set my own time for workout and do not have to stop after each exercise like with the Wii Fit. You really can get a good workout.
I do not like the dated/lame music. Also, I bought it because when I read about it it mentioned kick boxing and over 500 different exercises. I've used it for a few weeks now and seem to be doing the same exercises over and over again. It gets really boring but I guess for someone who does not work out often, this slow, repetitive style would suit them, help them to get used to the routines. The bottom line is, you WILL get a good workout, so I am a fan.

I love that you put in all your information and the game customizes your workout. It asks if you are feeling challenged and makes adjustments. It is more like a workout DVD then a game except that it changes based on your goals and fitness level. It also incorporates equipment that you already have like hand weights and a step. A great game to have especially if you live somewhere very cold and have to do a lot of your workouts at home and indoors!

I bought this game because it was much cheaper than the Wii fit. I think this work out program is good and easy to follow. You start out by making a profile and choosing a goal, weight loss, flexibility, upper body strength, etc. Your fitness coach selects workouts to help you reach your goal. Your coach also recommends a schedule of what days to work out and how long to work out each day. In the middle of each workout you will be asked how the workout is for you: No sweat, working hard, or not able to keep up. This helps to determine the level of your next workout. You get to choose your music and workout location. After a certain number of workouts you will take a physical challenge. This updates your profile so you can see your progress over time. Overall, I am pleased with this game and would highly recommend it!

I decided to buy the Fitness Coach because I saw some Rave reviews about it from other ladies hoping to lose weight. I have used my a couple times. Each time I try something new, I encourage the "trainer" to make the workouts a little more difficult. The workouts indeed are getting better. So don't give up if the initial workouts are too easy. If you tell her "no sweat" a couple times, the workouts will get more intense. I tried the Core workout for the first time yesterday. I really liked that workout. This is really good for beginners who don't want to go to the gym. Enjoy!

This game is so much better than popping a DVD in and doing the same workout every time. It asks you what type of equipment you have, what you want to work on, weight loss, cardio, etc., and tailors workouts for you. You input all your info, and what your goals are, and then it starts kicking your butt. After a few days of using this, i am sore in places I didn't know I had muscles.

I bought the Wii My Fitness Coach because I was out of shape and wanted to start excercising. I was doing the Wii Fit for about a month and was starting to get bored with it. With My Fitness Coach, the exercises are different every day. You can also change your daily focus, so I alternate working upper body, lower body, cardio and flexibility exercises. This is a great work-out for those people, like myself, that need some direction in my work-out routine.

Great purchase!

I love this game, it constantly is changing up and you never have the same workout. You get a variety instead of doing the same old thing all the time. Well worth what you have to pay for it. Definitely would recommend and already have.

Good workout, but not a game for sure, less fun than WII Fit or outdoor adventure. For a more mature workout. Does a good job of tayloring to your level. Takes a while to get set up initially so make sure you have time to spend getting your profile together.

I love it .........Very helpful. I use it everyday. I have noticed adifference after only 5 days of using it .

GREAT PRODUCT. VERY BENEIFICAL IF YOU ARE WANTING THE LUXURY OR A TRAINER WITHOUT THE PRICE. WORKOUTS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW AND GIVE GREAT RESULTS.

This is an awesome workout tool. The exercises actually make you work and are various enough not to get boring. The "coach" is personable and easy to follow. If you are looking for a good cardio workout, strength training, etc this is one that you need to have. It is AWESOME!!

This is perfect to get you moving at home and at your pace. You choose how long you want to train and what days. You can increase or decrease training time by increments of 15 minutes. Since I am only starting, I have chosen to workout 15 minutes every day. What is great about this product is that you workout different parts of your body each day so each day the training is different and not boring. I also have the wii fit - I think they complement each other although I have not yet discovered everything on My Fitness Coach - I have not yet tried the yoga program. I only had it for 3 days but I already have a good idea about this product. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who has the willpower to train at home. Great product

I purchased Wii Fit first and got a bit bored with it after only a couple of weeks. I LOVE My Fitness Coach.

You get a great workout with this game that is tailored to your skills and abilities and you don't get bored! I have been using this game about 6 weeks and I have lost about 25 pounds and tons of inches. I find myself sweating after only 10 minutes and really getting a good burn. I love that you are able to concentrate on the areas you want to, including Core, Upper body, Lower body and flexibility. You also have the ability to choose straight cardio or yoga.

I would have given it an excellent rating, however, I think there were a few small areas that could have easily made this game so much better.

First, I would have liked to have "Maya" tell me when to change sides, or switch, etc. She emphasizes that you keep form, but you have to break form to watch your TV to see when you have to switch sides on several of the exercises. This seems like it would have been an easy addition to the game. Letting her say "Okay, left side now" or "Okay, rotate right now"

Second, there should be the ability to exclude exercises you can not do due to physical abilities. There are two exercises I am unable to do, as they put severe pressure on my tailbone causing pain. Not sure why, but I can't do them and would like the ability to tell the game to exclude those exercises so I can have substituted something I can do. I just do crunches through them now.

Third, the yoga flows are great, but I wish she would repeat the directions everytime because I really hate looking at the screen to figure out what comes next. I think the ability to ask for more direction would be nice. Turning directions on and off or something.

Last, the progress charts are great, but I wish they gave actual numbers. The bar graph makes it very difficult to read to see how many pounds/inches you have lost and gained. You really can't tell what the exact numbers are with the graph the way it is. You can only see the trend and get an idea.

I just got my Wii Balance Board a few weeks ago and was actually looking for intense workout type games. This fitness game meets part of that requirement. The fitness game itself is pretty good. However, I was hoping it would use the balance board more (as far as weight, BMI calculation). For this, you enter your weight manually and when you go through your fitness profile it relies on the data you supply by taking you through a series of exercises such as squats and crunches. If the BMI and weight would sync somehow with the Wii Fit game that'd be better.

The coach part of the game is great and you can follow along at your pace. During the course of the program you can set your goal and time and the exercise program will adjust according to you and your needs. The instructor is life like and you actually feel like you are in a gym. The other part I like is that it'll taylor your work out to the types of equipment you own. Weights, balance board, fitness ball.

In all, I rate this game 4 out of 5 only because I would like more balance board involvement, though I haven't really been using it that long. Perhaps it will as I progress through the game. Regardless, I recommend this fitness game!

This is a great product, better than Wii fit. It gives you a different workout everyday a variety of workout music and spaces so it is a lot more fun than a tape which repeats. You can use whatever equipment you have at home. Just make sure you have it ready to go because it just appears when she is ready to use it. I would recommend this for anyone who likes to workout at home.