WEBmikey: Yourself!Fitness / PS2 : 5 of 5

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Yourself!Fitness / PS2 : 5 of 5
7.11.2005 5:45 PM \| Link	I've been doing a lot more exercise lately, which usually means DDR for me, but I've also tried a few workout DVDs for some variety. The problem with a DVD is that even if it's a good one, it still gets boring after two or three viewings, because it's always the same thing. Yourself!Fitness is a PS2 "game" that is essentially an infinitely variable workout video, and I think it's absolutely fantastic! There's an animated instructor named Maya who creates a new workout every time, based on all kinds of factors - your focus for the day (such as cardio, upper/lower body, or flexibility), your physical condition (which is gathered by completing a physical evaluation and stored on your PS2 memory card), and even your mood (since Maya always asks how you're feeling, as well as how you did on a certain series of exercises). The workouts include a warm-up and stretching at the end, and she even tells you when to take a quick breather or grab a drink of water! I love the on-screen status display, too, because you can see what exercises are coming next and be prepared. Once you specify your commitment, Maya holds you to it (using the PS2's internal clock), so she can gripe at you if you miss a workout! You can also pick things like the type of music and setting for the workout, and some of these are only unlocked as you stick to your commitment. I've been really consistent so far, and it's so much more engaging than a DVD, since the variety is excellent (and my sore muscles are proof that Maya knows her stuff)! Labels: games


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