EA Sports Active 2 - Motivation Thread - Everyone welcome

janesmith1

Just thought I'd start the thread here for my EA Sports Active 2 friends from fb & the EA forums. Let's do it!

SevenisHeaven

Are you on Wii? I am currently on workout 5 (today) of the 9 week program and would love to join a group over here as well!

WarmDontBurn

You are welcome to join us here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/144653-ea-sports-active-2-9-week-challenge
we could totally use some motivation

janesmith1

Are you on Wii? I am currently on workout 5 (today) of the 9 week program and would love to join a group over here as well!

Not on wii, I'm on the xbox360 & I love the program. This group started at the EA forum, moved to fb, and now it's here at mfp, there's 2 fb groups that I belong to, they don't know each other, so I'm hoping they both join this thread. One is 30 x 30 & the other is EASA2 Motivation Everyone Welcome.

And everyone here doing the EASA2 is welcome to join this thread.

xxjessikatxx

i have an xbox as well..I was actually thinking of buying the game..Is it worth it?

janesmith1

i have an xbox as well..I was actually thinking of buying the game..Is it worth it?

YES! It's the best exergame out there!!! You will need to buy Kinect too so that it sees you. I've been exergaming since the first one came out - Yourself Fitness, and I've had many exergames over the years as well as exercising dvds. This is the best hands down.

steffie88

Im on workout 6 of the wii 9 week challenge. Busted my butt on the hard calorie burn today and nearly died. I love it cause' I sweat buckets and I have noticed my legs are getting a lot firmer. woo hoo!!

janesmith1

Im on workout 6 of the wii 9 week challenge. Busted my butt on the hard calorie burn today and nearly died. I love it cause' I sweat buckets and I have noticed my legs are getting a lot firmer. woo hoo!!

That's the thing about this program - it really BUSTS your buns! I sweat like I never have before!

Mgeorg

Hi guys, I'm Mark. I followed Jane over. Did workout 16 of the 9 week on hard today. I'm actually caught up on workouts for a change. 304 calories today, 3 (yes 3) sets of mountain climbers! I'm just under 220 pounds, 52 years old. Looking to get to 210 by the end of my nine weeks.

Also want to say that I really love the myfitnesspal app on my Droid. You should have seen the look on my friends faces when I scanned my beer at the bowling alley the other night.

janesmith1

Are you on Wii? I am currently on workout 5 (today) of the 9 week program and would love to join a group over here as well!

Forgot to tell you that all of the platforms are welcome into this thread.

janesmith1

Hi guys, I'm Mark. I followed Jane over. Did workout 16 of the 9 week on hard today. I'm actually caught up on workouts for a change. 304 calories today, 3 (yes 3) sets of mountain climbers! I'm just under 220 pounds, 52 years old. Looking to get to 210 by the end of my nine weeks.

Also want to say that I really love the myfitnesspal app on my Droid. You should have seen the look on my friends faces when I scanned my beer at the bowling alley the other night.

LOL...too funny Mark! I'm sure you'll be able to get to your goal with cal counting & exercise! The beer thing is hilarious! Mountain climbers is one heckuva an exercise - they haven't made me do it yet but I've seen my husband do it and it looks killer.

getripped23

Hey Mark ... I know exactly what you mean about the myfitnesspal app. I showed my mother how it works and she was so impressed and motivated by how convenient it was for her to log everything on a portable device that she went an bought a smartphone the next day lol I love this site..its just awesome!!

getripped23

Hey guys, I'm Nikki. I have an xbox 360 with kinect and was contemplating getting the EA game for extra exercise outside of my regular routine...I do intense cardio 6 days a week...would you say the game provides more of an intense workout that should be done on its own or is it more focused on just getting you up on your feet more during the day? Thanks

jaedre

I have the Kinect and been looking into buying EA Active 2 but was a little hesitant on buying it because all of the other cheesy workout games that are available. After reading this thread i've have changed my mind. Thank You Guys

janesmith1

Hey guys, I'm Nikki. I have an xbox 360 with kinect and was contemplating getting the EA game for extra exercise outside of my regular routine...I do intense cardio 6 days a week...would you say the game provides more of an intense workout that should be done on its own or is it more focused on just getting you up on your feet more during the day? Thanks

Nikki what intense cardio program are you doing? Is it a class or a dvd?

Check out one of the trailers here for EASA2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mGP-36Val4

janesmith1

I have the Kinect and been looking into buying EA Active 2 but was a little hesitant on buying it because all of the other cheesy workout games that are available. After reading this thread i've have changed my mind. Thank You Guys

YW, it IS the best workout out there.....and it's the best exergame.......

janesmith1

Today is first of 2 days off from the program. I'm actually really glad to get these two days off as I have tons to do.......

janesmith1

Wow, where is everyone? Anyways, how is everyone doing on their calorie counts today? I know most of us have 2 days off of our exercise program....so hang in there everyone!

mrsbolanos

I love EASA 2 but find myself dreading the final weeks of the 9 week program. I am getting my butt kicked!!! I went snowshoeing today and MFP says I burned 777 calories. I need to buy a HRM so I can see if that is true. Any suggestions on a good one?

Wendi_S

Hi, I'm Wendi- I was so excited for XBOX360 to come out with the Kinect. I've been addicted to gaming for a few years now- funny huh, a gamer mom? I used to sit on my exercise ball infront of the tv and try to convince myself I was working out_ strengthening my core- while playing MW2. I also tried to convince my husband to set up the bike trainer in the living room so I could pedal and play Black Ops- he didn't go for that. So when Kinect came out I was all for it. I couldn't wait to try the exercise games. I purchased YourShape first and didn't think it was that bad. The cardio boxing games were kind of fun and the kids could play along with me. But once you started getting more into the actual workouts I found it very slow and there was a lot of down time- between sets and 'classes'. Last week I went out and purchased EA Sports Active 2. What a difference. Right away I knew it was going to be a better match for me. Devon, my personal trainer, is so supportive and encouraging, I have a slight virtual crush on him- LOL The hrm however is bulky and inaccurate- I use my own along with the provided one- and the bands that came with it are kind of flimsy so I just use my own bands also.

I am using EA Sports Active 2 along side P90X which I do 4-5 days a week.

mrsbolanos

Since I am getting tired of the 9 week deal....what are some of your favorite custom workouts??

janesmith1

Someone wanted HRM info on this thread & I happened to bump into this on another part of the forum

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472

janesmith1

At this moment I'm at 1420 cals and my daily goal is 1630! Hoping I can stick to being *under*

janesmith1

Check out this table of fats & oils & their calories.......

http://www.dietbites.com/calorieindexfats.html

Something to consider!

WarriorWomanMaxine

Hi everybody all i will say is iam still loving this game and its still kicking my butt.I have had it since nov when 1st came out My fav custom workout is steps and boxing put together really is a good workout

janesmith1

Good morning everyone! Guten morgen! Today's my last day of "freedom" - tomorrow it's back to the killer program! I love having some days off from it since....well you know. It's killer!

BigBoneSista

Ok I might have to get this video game. I like to switch up my programs to keep my body guessing. I've been losing really well that way. Its nice to know that this game doesn't have the lag time like the Your Shape. That was really my only complaint about that game. I like to keep rolling.

Lisamarie7574

Hi Everyone!

I just finished the 3 week Cardio Kickstart and I'm about to start the 9 week program on Wii - LOVE EA Sports Active 2! I also really liked the first EA Active and the "More Workouts" supplement, but the EA2 is fabulous! I was so glad to find others on THIS site who are ALSO doing EASA2! I'm a mom of 2 in my mid 30's and thought I'd join this thread to gather some more support for this journey of dropping some pounds and getting in better shape. I'd love to hear from any of you! Especially any of you in this "thirty-something Mom" boat!

Have a great one!
Lisa

janesmith1

Ok I might have to get this video game. I like to switch up my programs to keep my body guessing. I've been losing really well that way. Its nice to know that this game doesn't have the lag time like the Your Shape. That was really my only complaint about that game. I like to keep rolling.

Do it do it!!! You WILL love it! I had the original Yourself Fitness exergame from 7 years ago, and I know that YSFE is based on that game......all I can say is come on over!!!! YOU WILL LOVE IT!

janesmith1

Hi Everyone!

I just finished the 3 week Cardio Kickstart and I'm about to start the 9 week program on Wii - LOVE EA Sports Active 2! I also really liked the first EA Active and the "More Workouts" supplement, but the EA2 is fabulous! I was so glad to find others on THIS site who are ALSO doing EASA2! I'm a mom of 2 in my mid 30's and thought I'd join this thread to gather some more support for this journey of dropping some pounds and getting in better shape. I'd love to hear from any of you! Especially any of you in this "thirty-something Mom" boat!

Have a great one!
Lisa

I will be finishing my Cardio Kickstart this next week, I'm right there with you, I'll be on the 9 week workout shortly! Can't wait though this exergame kills me.....and I LOVE IT! I sweat literally BUCKETS with it.

Lisa__Michelle

I am doing it on PS3. I am doing the 9 week fitness program and today I did my 11th workout. I am definitely noticing a difference in my fitness.

There is no way I could do those reverse crunches in the beginning. I would try but my legs would fall immediately to the ground. Now that I have been doing the other ab moves, they have worked out my abs so well that yesterday I could do 6/10 of the reverse crunches for the first time! I was soooo excited just like when someone who can't do a pull up (which I can't) does one for the first time.