EA Sports Active 2 - Motivation Thread - Everyone welcome

janesmith1
janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
edited September 23 in Motivation and Support
Just thought I'd start the thread here for my EA Sports Active 2 friends from fb & the EA forums. Let's do it!
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  • SevenisHeaven
    SevenisHeaven Posts: 163 Member
    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
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
    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 :wink:
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    xxjessikatxx Posts: 90
    i have an xbox as well..I was actually thinking of buying the game..Is it worth it?
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    steffie88 Posts: 13
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    Mgeorg Posts: 2 Member
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    getripped23 Posts: 3
    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
    getripped23 Posts: 3
    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 :smile:
  • jaedre
    jaedre Posts: 22
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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 :smile:

    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    mrsbolanos Posts: 9 Member
    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
    Wendi_S Posts: 489 Member
    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
    mrsbolanos Posts: 9 Member
    Since I am getting tired of the 9 week deal....what are some of your favorite custom workouts??
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    At this moment I'm at 1420 cals and my daily goal is 1630! Hoping I can stick to being *under* :)
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    Check out this table of fats & oils & their calories.......

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

    Something to consider!
  • WarriorWomanMaxine
    WarriorWomanMaxine Posts: 162 Member
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    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
    Lisamarie7574 Posts: 70 Member
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    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
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    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.
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