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Complete details for the upcoming fitness videogame “EA Sports Active 2” for the Xbox 360 (Kinect). The game is developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. The game delivers true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor to capture intensity, and a new online hub to track and share workout data. The product will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.

The new EA Sports Active 2 innovative wireless control system gives users complete freedom of motion, making it even easier to get a workout that delivers great results. Using innovative heart rate detection technology, the heart rate monitor will help users monitor intensity, providing constant on-screen monitoring throughout the workout and tracking user data over time to optimize performance.

The new EA Sports Active 2 for Xbox 360 (Kinect) tracks full body movement with true 1:1 motion that will register exercises never before possible and create seamless workout experiences, without ever having to use a controller. Users will also have the ability to navigate workouts with voice and gesture recognition, which allows for a seamless, fluid workout experience. Additionally, users also have the ability to download new workouts and exercises to their Xbox 360 console through Xbox LIVE online entertainment network to keep their workouts fresh and maintain motivation.

Get Fit with Mel B is a sports (fitness) video game for Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3), set for release on September 28, 2010. The game is developed by Lightning Fish and published by Deep Silver.

The game allows participants to work out on-screen alongside Spice Girl and entertainment superstar Mel B. Program users will use PlayStation Move's advanced motion control technology and Mel B's expertise and passion for health to reach their individual fitness and nutrition goals. Based on user-set goals and personal preferences, Mel B will design a fitness program delivering highly individualized health solutions. Whether users are looking to lose pounds for the beach, build muscle and endurance for sports or just find a way to relax, Mel B will create daily workouts and meal plans to deliver real results. Furthermore, she will continuously monitor user performance and give encouragement and feedback, spurring users on to achieve their dreams. For those taking their first steps into the fitness arena, Get Fit with Mel B includes a comprehensive practice mode in which users can participate in tutorials and demonstrations. For those interested in enhancing their fitness regime, Get Fit with Mel B offers the opportunity to integrate fitness accessories, such as aerobic steps, fit balls and resistance bands into the workout for a greater challenge. What's more, once each workout is done, users can use the program's facebook integration to share their workout progress and results with their friends.

The Biggest Loser Challenge is a simulation video game published by THQ for Nintendo Wii, set for release on November 2, 2010. Players that are looking to lose a little weight, a lot of weight or maintain their current physique will now be able to enjoy more than 125 exercise moves in four different environments, including The Biggest Loser Ranch, The Biggest Loser Gym, The Biggest Loser Yoga Area, and The Biggest Loser Boxing Ring. The game's workouts include upper body, lower body, cardio, yoga, and cardio boxing, and will allow players to create a custom fitness program or choose from 10 pre-set fitness programs such as Belly Buster and Boot Camp. The Biggest Loser Challenge also features 50 all-new recipes from The Biggest Loser Cookbook; The Biggest Loser Resort, the best-selling book series; The Biggest Loser Club; and The Biggest Loser Protein by Designer Whey, to make the game an all-encompassing workout tool.

The Biggest Loser Challenge game features:

Freedom of Movement: Players can elect to workout controller-free allowing for greater focus on the program.

Create Your Own Avatar: In the new game, players can create and customize their own avatar and watch as their body transforms both on and off the screen.

Track Your Progress: Players can track their progress through the game’s calendar, which displays a recommended routine for that day, challenges, weigh-in information, along with personalized nutrition information such as calories burned and calories consumed. The game also allows players to input outside activity so that it counts toward their overall goal.

Motivation: Players will be provided encouragement and given tips from trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels, as well as actress and show host Alison Sweeney and more than 70 former contestants.

Enhanced Gameplay Experience: For a more intense program, players can choose to workout using the Wii Balance Board, a stability ball or resistance bands. The game also offers a customized workout experience by adjusting its level of difficulty based on a player’s performance throughout the routine.

Fun for the Whole Family: The whole family can participate in The Biggest Loser Challenge. Families can link their profiles together to congratulate each other for accomplishments or help motivate members who may not have signed in for a couple of days. The game also allows a player to join in on another player’s activity without interrupting the game.

NewU Fitness First Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout is a sports video game for Nintendo Wii, set for release on September 28, 2010. The game is developed by Lightning Fish and published by Deep Silver.

The game combines two of the most popular and rewarding fitness methods in one exercise program in order to help meet your specific exercise goals. Whether it’s trimming up your waistline, developing your body strength, improving your posture or overall fitness, NewU Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout takes your specific fitness goals in mind and customizes a set of exercises specifically to target your needs. With over 115 different exercises demonstrated and led by live action videos of real fitness trainers, NewU Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout brings you the intense yoga & pilates training you’d expect from a serious exercise program complemented by real-time feedback and precise motion tracking utilizing Wii MotionPlus.

•Customizable Fitness Goals: The program will design a workout specifically for you, blended from both worlds of pilates and yoga, based on one of ten different workout goals, including Post-Natal exercises for new mothers.

•Packed with Motivators: Rather than just drilling you through exercise after exercise with no feedback and no rewards, NewU Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout provides you with real-time feedback and encouragement on your performance as well as a multitude of awards based on your execution of both individual exercises and entire classes, giving you motivation to strive for perfection.

•Program Flexibility and Variety: Feel like changing up your routine? Have your fitness goals changed since you’ve started using the program? NewU Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout allows you to change goals at any point in the program without sacrificing all of your records, stats and progress.

•Technical Precision: NewU Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout utilizes both the Wii Balance Board and Wii MotionPlus to track your exact movements, ensuring precise execution of each and every pose and exercise.

•Both Learning and Doing: Forget cartoon avatars and animated demonstrations -- NewU Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout uses actual video of real yoga & pilates trainers to both help you understand how to perform and to guide you through each exercise.

EA Sports Active 2 is a fitness video game for Nintendo Wii, set for release in Q3 2010. The game is developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.

The EA Sports Active 2 fitness program will deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor to capture intensity, and a new online hub to track and share workout data. The product will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.

The new EA Sports Active 2 innovative wireless control system will give users complete freedom of motion, making it even easier to get a workout that delivers great results. Using innovative heart rate detection technology, the heart rate monitor will help users monitor intensity, providing constant on-screen monitoring throughout the workout and tracking user data over time to optimize performance.

10 Minute Solution is a fitness video game published by Activision for Nintendo Wii, set for release on June 22, 2010.

The game will bring focused exercise activities to fitness fans with busy schedules, in an affordable and fun way. 10 Minute Solution combines the ease of the popular fitness DVDs with casual gaming fun. The game allows players to construct regimens from a wide variety of 10 minute routine blocks, organized into three main categories: cardio boxing, mixed games and aerobics. 10 Minute Solution is designed to captivate fitness enthusiasts and gamers alike with intense routines that play as a game, unlike other fitness games that simply have the player following a trainer on screen. The game is enhanced when played with the Wii Balance Board, but still offers a fantastic workout without it.

Personal Fitness For Men is a simulation video game published by Conspiracy Entertainment for the Nintendo DS. Personal Fitness For Men is set to be release on January 26, 2010. In the game, Benefit from a high intensity workout no matter where you're at with Personal Fitness. Choose from pre-defined training schedules or build a unique custom workout as your personal fitness coach leads you through physical training and education. The training schedules tailored towards your fitness goals will help to ensure you reach and maintain your fitness goals. Specialized training schedules such like "Six-Pack of Steel" for the men and "30 Minutes for Beauty" for the women are just a sample of what awaits you in your journey to good health.

Personal Fitness For Men game features:

20 training schedules for players to choose from that appear in both Men and Women versions.

The women's version of Personal Fitness contains 30 additional training schedules not found in the Men's version, which focus on female-centric fitness.

Varying calculation of the calorie requirements in the men and women version due to the gender-related physiological differences.

Nutrition plans that include healthy recipes for all meals of the day.