What video games do you play to lose weight?
FairlyOddChelle
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I currently have been playing Just Dance 2014 as my main form of exercise. But, a lot of the music in there isn't really my style. I pretty much have under 15 songs that I can tolerate, but it's more than enough to make a daily "Just Sweat" playlist of 10 songs, so whatever. I was just wondering if anyone plays any other games to get a workout in? I really want to invest in Wii Fit U, but I haven't taken the plunge, anyone have luck with that one?
Also, my fiance has been playing this game called Ingress (http://www.ingress.com/), it's a "massively multiplayer online pervasive game" for Android, made by Google. It pretty much requires you to walk, to certain little landmarks and then take control for your team-- either Blue or Green. Then you unlock little pieces of the plot, videos or recorded messages. It seems pretty interesting and I'm hoping to start playing it today. I have a lot of portals near me, so I'm excited that my guy will want to walk with me, just to put more shields over there, etc.
So, yeah, any video games or apps that have a scoring/video game-like feel to them that anyone can recommend, I'd appreciate!
Also, my fiance has been playing this game called Ingress (http://www.ingress.com/), it's a "massively multiplayer online pervasive game" for Android, made by Google. It pretty much requires you to walk, to certain little landmarks and then take control for your team-- either Blue or Green. Then you unlock little pieces of the plot, videos or recorded messages. It seems pretty interesting and I'm hoping to start playing it today. I have a lot of portals near me, so I'm excited that my guy will want to walk with me, just to put more shields over there, etc.
So, yeah, any video games or apps that have a scoring/video game-like feel to them that anyone can recommend, I'd appreciate!
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I use Just Dance too. My daughter handles all the music but I think you can download other songs if you want. Check on that because I think she's downloaded a few others that she likes.0
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I play Zumba Fitness for kinect, I play the small class option and it's 25-30 minutes, music is awesome and I feel great0
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Amnesia and Outlast. I'm a big wussie so my heart beats like 10 beats a second. It's like doing HIIT! :bigsmile:0
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though i wouldnt call it a mainstay of my exercise routine, stepmania on pc is a fun time. its essentially dance dance revolution, but people make custom step routines for tons of songs, and you can design step sets for any song out there, too.0
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The one where I set the controller down, put on some shoes, and go outside and walk or run.0
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I use Just Dance too. My daughter handles all the music but I think you can download other songs if you want. Check on that because I think she's downloaded a few others that she likes.I play Zumba Fitness for kinect, I play the small class option and it's 25-30 minutes, music is awesome and I feel greatAmnesia and Outlast. I'm a big wussie so my heart beats like 10 beats a second. It's like doing HIIT! :bigsmile:though i wouldnt call it a mainstay of my exercise routine, stepmania on pc is a fun time. its essentially dance dance revolution, but people make custom step routines for tons of songs, and you can design step sets for any song out there, too.
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The one where I set the controller down, put on some shoes, and go outside and walk or run.0
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The one where I set the controller down, put on some shoes, and go outside and walk or run.
^^^This^^^
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I steal my DH's controller and get him to chase me. LOL! Just kidding. He wants me to try a sports (kinnect? IDK the name) and is setting it up now for fake tennis, bowling and a few others Anything we do is fun so I'm looking forward to it. I kicked his butt at a friend's house doing wii boxing. I'm an actual kick boxer but he's a gamer so the outcome was up in the air!0
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I steal my DH's controller and get him to chase me. LOL! Just kidding.
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World of Warcraft, 'cause when I play, I forget to eat. HA!
That's mostly a joke. Mostly.
Xbox One comes with a lot of free workouts by Shaun T and Jillian Michaels, I use those occasionally.0 -
World of Warcraft, 'cause when I play, I forget to eat. HA!
That's mostly a joke. Mostly.
Xbox One comes with a lot of free workouts by Shaun T and Jillian Michaels, I use those occasionally.
Whaaaaaat? I had no idea. I think I've seen Jillian Michaels pop up somewhere in the home screen, but I usually just ignore her. I'll click it next time. How awesome!0 -
I do Wii Fit exercise routines that I put together. I also track steps taken with the Wii Fit Meter.0
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I do Wii Fit exercise routines that I put together. I also track steps taken with the Wii Fit Meter.
Cool. I saw the little Wii Fit Meter, looked neat. I liked the yoga and aerobics on Wii Fit, just haven't bought one for myself yet.0 -
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Mirror's Edge.
I don't lose weight while playing it per se, but it motivates me to try harder at Revolution Parkour classes.0 -
Xbox One fitness. There is something for everyone and the feedback keeps me at max effort throughout with a surprisingly good calorie burn. Definitely a great pick if you need a quick 10-30 min total body workout
Fair warning the HRM offered on Xbone isn't great and calories burned is a fraction of what Polar HRM says. So I stck with Polar since thats their specialty.0 -
i do all the just dances 3 times a week
and the biggest loser challenge
ea more active
gold gym dance workout
jillian micheals ultimate fitness
zumba core and zumba fitness party
all on wii
dvds i di davina fit in 15 and vicky entwistle wow workout
go for long walks
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I have Just Dance and Zumba core for the Wii. I enjoy Zumba more bc I can just select a short-med-full length class with different intensity. My favorite is either the 20 or 50 min high intensity. Burn loads of calories! I have mostly stopped due to beginning T25 but I think Zumba is more fun.0
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I play Zumba Fitness on the Xbox Kinect, a 70min class can have me burning up to 700 calories0
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