NEW TOY!

I got a new game last night and I'm very excited about it!

EA Sports launched at new Wii fitness game yesterday at 9 AM. I think Billy had me a copy just after lunch.

I'm very impressed right now and I'll keep you posted. It appears to do the one thing that I wished the Wii Fit would do - string together exercises for a routine. I'm starting with the 30 day challenge and each day (work out two days, rest one day) there is a different routine to follow - about 20 minutes worth of work. They combine cardio (running, tennis, boxing) and strength training. The game comes with a resistance band for the upper body work. There is also a journal to keep track of the number of glasses of water you drank, what other activities you participated in, servings of fruits and vegetables you ate. Not real detailed but more of a survey type format. It sets goals for that day and you get a medal for achieving the goals.

The first goal for me was a 20 minute workout to burn 98 calories. I burned 102. This morning it was 116 calories and I burned 135. Overachiever.

You are supposed to be able to design your own workout routines and I will investigate that after I work through the preset ones and see what all is available.

So I'm adding a new wrinkle to my fitness program. That usually helps wake your body up from doing the same old thing every day.

Hopefully you'll follow along on my 30 days and let's see where I end up!