Xbox Kinect..... Does it work?

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Starlight_Shine
Starlight_Shine Posts: 50
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So the reason why I am asking cause thats what I have been doing for 2 days now. It makes me sweat so much its insane!!! I am planing to do this just for my exercise. I also have been doing sit ups. I can't Run or Jog since I fractured my ankle 10 years ago and it swell "IT SUCKS" So does Xbox Kinect work? I do the Sports and the Dance. I do it for an hour a day
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  • slade37
    slade37 Posts: 23 Member
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    So the reason why I am asking cause thats what I have been doing for 2 days now. It makes me sweat so much its insane!!! I am planing to do this just for my exercise. I also have been doing sit ups. I can't Run or Jog since I fractured my ankle 10 years ago and it swell "IT SUCKS" So does Xbox Kinect work? I do the Sports and the Dance. I do it for an hour a day

    If it makes you sweat then you are burning calories so yes
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
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    So the reason why I am asking cause thats what I have been doing for 2 days now. It makes me sweat so much its insane!!! I am planing to do this just for my exercise. I also have been doing sit ups. I can't Run or Jog since I fractured my ankle 10 years ago and it swell "IT SUCKS" So does Xbox Kinect work? I do the Sports and the Dance. I do it for an hour a day

    as long as you are sweating, moving and getting your heart rate up, anything really works...

    my daughter has the kinect and LOVES it.
  • MzLegette72
    MzLegette72 Posts: 11
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    YES, YES, YES it does!! I use my Kinect along with my regular exercise. Most of the games show you your calorie burn either during or after you've completed them. (i.e. Zumba; after the work out; Dance Central during, etc.)
  • _Wits_
    _Wits_ Posts: 1,286 Member
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    Any activity that is more than what you did the day before will work!!

    The best tool I invested in was a heart rate monitor. Sweating isn't the best indicator and sometimes can lead to overestimates to calories burned, IMO.
  • elspencero
    elspencero Posts: 7 Member
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    So this gets released around the holiday. Looks like it will make you sweat for sure.

    http://www.xbox.com/en-US/marketplace/product/nike-kinect-training
  • Monnietron
    Monnietron Posts: 96 Member
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    I am a Kinect addict. I love Dance Central, Zumba, Kinect Sports, everything! I use it a lot because my elliptical is broken, and I can't afford Zumba classes more than once a week lol. It definitely helps.
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
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    I have you shape and the next day after I do that I am sore! The boot camp is crazy!
  • GambinoGirl
    GambinoGirl Posts: 139 Member
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    Yes! I use it and I play Dance Central on workout mode. Tells me how many calories I'm burning:)
  • elijhasmomma
    elijhasmomma Posts: 270 Member
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    YES, YES, YES it does!! I use my Kinect along with my regular exercise. Most of the games show you your calorie burn either during or after you've completed them. (i.e. Zumba; after the work out; Dance Central during, etc.)


    is that what that number after the game is? i thought that was just your score for how you did on the energy meter...i dnt think that is showing the cals you burned, no way that can determine your heart rate...:huh:
  • avocado12
    avocado12 Posts: 197 Member
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    It works for my friend really well!
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
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    I lost a good deal of weight with my Wii, but I monitored my burn with a heart rate monitor. I recommend one for any physical activity you may consider doing!
  • pikselinka
    pikselinka Posts: 154 Member
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    I know a guy who lost a lot of pounds just by dancing in front of a console every day, so yes it would work, just keep on sweating it out!
  • jkandktmom
    jkandktmom Posts: 1,010 Member
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    I know I use my Wii a lot for work outs, it is awesome!
  • Briaboo4
    Briaboo4 Posts: 1,080 Member
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    Yes, it totally works! I've been using Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 and Dance Central since I decided to change my lifestyle. I've added a kettlebell into the mix but using the kinect has totally worked for me. Please feel free to add me!! :)
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
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    You're making me feel inspired to haul mine out. I found it challenging.

    And yeah - if you sweat, you're working!
  • Narisong
    Narisong Posts: 191
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    Love mine ! Hubby and I both try to do either games, dance, or something at least twice a week.
  • JayPeazy
    JayPeazy Posts: 89 Member
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    Wife does the Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout. I do the UFC Trainer. Neither of us has EVER complained about it...aside from the amount of hurt the next day! Enjoy!!!
  • Copperycat
    Copperycat Posts: 215 Member
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    Hi

    I use Your Shape for Kinnect and it is brilliant. Especially the Boot camp! I also love the cardio boxing and the Wall Breaker. I use it with a HRM so I know the exact calories burned - it is always higher than what it says on the Xbox - Yay!
  • Briaboo4
    Briaboo4 Posts: 1,080 Member
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    So this gets released around the holiday. Looks like it will make you sweat for sure.

    http://www.xbox.com/en-US/marketplace/product/nike-kinect-training

    Oooo....looks good!! Thanks for the heads up!

    Anyway, definitely use a heart rate monitor because the 'calories burned' info on each game isn't always correct. :)
  • Starlight_Shine
    Starlight_Shine Posts: 50
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    Wife does the Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout. I do the UFC Trainer. Neither of us has EVER complained about it...aside from the amount of hurt the next day! Enjoy!!!
    Yeah I was really in pain the next day I couldnt move! LOL

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