EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack

EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack

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EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack

EA Sports Active Accessory Pack is the official accessory package for EA Sports Active, Electronic Arts' innovative and customizable fitness program for Wii. One of the major strengths of EA Sports Active is that unlike other exercise products designed for use with Wii, every exercise included in it contains built in two-player split screen support. Having a friend to workout with not only makes staying in shape fun, the added presence of a workout partner has been proven to affect ongoing motivation towards reaching fitness goals. This is where the EA Sports Active Accessory Pack comes in.

EA Sports Active game logo
EA Sports Active Accessory Pack with accessories out of box
Multiplayer fitness accessories.
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Two women working out in EA Sports Active multiplayer mode
Workout with a friend in multiplayer.
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Two kids playing in EA Sports Active multiplayer mode
Or have fun with family.
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What's in the Accessory Pack?
The two-piece EA Sports Active Accessory Pack consists of one adjustable leg strap designed to hold a Wii Remote and one stretchable resistance band, with handles at either end. The leg strap is used in a wide variety of EA Sports Active cardio based exercises, including jogging, tennis, cardio boxing and many more. The resistance band is used in just as many exercises where adding extra tension on arms and legs is beneficial. These two accessories, along with your copy of EA Sports Active and Wii Remote/nunchuck controller (each sold separately), are all you need to turn the single player exercise routines of EA Sports Active into the fun, fat-burning multiplayer experience you have been looking for.

EA Sports Active Gameplay
Designed around the standard Wii Remote/Nunchuck tethered controller configuration, EA Sports Active's interactive fitness program is more focused on physical activities than previous 'fitness' titles for the Wii, but still challenges you to have fun while developing a more healthy lifestyle. Separated into the three sections of workout, nutrition, lifestyle, and other activity, the user's experience begins with a pep talk from Bob Greene which quickly transitions into the beginnings of action as players set up profiles, choose a virtual personal trainer and enter baseline data like age, weight, gender, fitness goals, etc. Although the nutrition, lifestyle, and other activity sections add a holistic element facilitated by a mix of surveys and data input, building fitness through physical activity is the driving force behind EA Sports Active and as such the meat of the content resides in the workout section. Here players will find dozens of themed strength training and cardio workouts which can be customized as you choose and linked into circuit training routines. These routines are introduced and monitored by your personal trainer, and allow for ongoing player motivation via real-time feedback on your workout form, an approximation of calories burned and the ability to adjust levels of exercise intensity.

Key Features

  • EA Sports Active Accessory Pack.
    • Leg Strap - Used in conjunction with a Wii Remote controller configuration, your movements tracked on-screen with this adjustable, specially-designed leg strap.
    • Resistance Band - Increase the intensity of bicep curls, shoulder presses and many other exercises.
  • EA Sports Active (not included with accessory pack).
    • Active Fitness Made Fun & Easy - 20 minute circuits feature a variety of familiar activities that target upper body, lower body as well as cardio. Start off with a light jog, followed by bicep curls and get your heart beating with some cardio boxing.
    • Benefit of a Virtual Personal Trainer - Your trainer will be the focal point of the experience guiding you towards your own version of personal achievement. Feedback will be given throughout your workout, keeping you on track to reach your fitness goals.
    • The 30 Day Challenge - Take the 30 Day Challenge and experience tailor made 20 minute workouts to your level of fitness. Circuits will change as you progress each day, and EA Sports Active will track calories, intensity and progress throughout your journey.
    • New Way to Play - Slip the Nunchuk into the specially designed leg strap and hold the Wii Remote in your hand to track your movements from both your upper and lower body. A resistance band is also included to increase the intensity of exercises such as bicep curls and shoulder presses.
    • Workout Your Way - Circuits can be customized to your interest and fitness level. Choose your duration, intensity level and set your own goals for calories burned and workout score.
    • Track Your Progress - Expand your Fitness IQ and keep track of your workouts inside and outside of EA Sports Active with the in-game Journal.
    • Workout with a Friend - Burn calories with a friend as you both workout through routines together in a co-operative mode.
    • Wii Balance Board Compatibility - Get more out of your EA SPORTS Active workout using a Wii Balance Board with added functionality for many of exercises.

 

EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack Accessories

 

EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack Reviews

If they would only tell you the size of the leg holster you could make an informed decision regarding its purchase. The exercises and workouts are great, but that stupid leg holster won't stay on because my leg is too big! I spend half the workout readjusting that thing, putting it back on, etc. I had to use the shortening strap to make it longer, but that just doesn't hold it tight enough to stay on properly. Guess I will have to stick with Wii Fit Plus until I drop some lbs.
 
I bought this because I don't own Wii Active, and More Workouts doesn't come with a leg band. Most of the reviews here already cover my thoughts, but I thought I'd consolidate them in one place in case you were, like me, wondering what to do when you are only buying More Workouts:

- you need a leg band to hold the nunchuck. It comes with Wii Active, not with More Workouts. For that reason alone, it is worth it to buy this. (Similarly, if you want to use the "multiplayer" feature...your workout buddy needs a leg band too).

- the resistance band is garbage. I kept it because my 7 year old likes to use it when she pretends to do some of the exercises with me. If you are looking for a 'challenge', buy a better band. I'm still looking for one that comes with handles that will not make holding the remotes and the bands awkward. I will be looking awhile, I'm afraid.

I did not find a better alternative for my situation, and was glad that I bought it. Hopefully v. 3 of the Wii Active series will come with a leg band!!
 
The kit exactly replicates the accessories from Wii Active, but at $20 seems a little expensive for what it is. I bought the kit because the original leg band had worn out and was being held together solely by the stitching. I had already replaced the original resistance band, which didn't last through my first 30 day challenge by buying bulk Theraband. That didn't last much longer, but an 18 yard roll makes a lot of replacement. I have now switched to real exercise resistance bands, which are a lot more durable, but you have to shop around to find ones that work well with the handles. Most come with grips rather than straps, so it is hard to hold the remote and Nunchuck.
 
Like many people I made a resolution to eat healthy and exercise for 2010. I don't have time to go to a gym and I hate to workout alone. I have the Wii Fit but it just didn't seem to be doing the trick for me so a friend suggested the Active. I've been using it at least 4x a week for the past month and I absolutely LOVE it!! I wake up about 30 minutes earlier in the morning and I'm able to get my workout in and I really feel like I've worked out. I bought the accessories for my boyfriend and he's even been working out with me. The game kind of turns it into a competition and of course we always want to beat each other! I've tried it with the balance board and without and prefer the exercises without it.

The only 2 very minor things I don't like are the fact that you can't track your weight using the balance board, you have to manually update it as you lose, and the 30 day challenge won't track workouts that you do outside of it. I was doing the 30 day challenge and decided to workout with my boyfriend and it didn't register the fact that I had worked out. I'd also like to be able to do the 30 day challenge with another person.

I've suggested this "game" to several friends since I started it and two of them have purchased it and are using it as often as I do!
 
My wife and I had been working out together with the WII and EA Active. We were using an MP3 holder for the second person. It got to be too much so we purchased the companion kit. Now we both enjoy working out. Who would have thought that running in place could be fun...
 
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