EA Sports Active 2 - 9 week Challenge
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Well I started over. I just missed too many days and didn't like to see all the missed days :ohwell:
So Day 1....again
Day 1
Time- 0:28:48
Cal. Burned 146.3
Avg HR - 128
Max HR - 168
Completed 100%
Come on ladies! Let's keep it going!!0 -
Anyone done the 3 week challenge yet and moved on to the 9 week? I am just wondering how they differ and if you are better off starting there. Since I am on Day 1 of the 9 week again I wonder if I should start slow, I have no problems doing the exercises but my heart just into it so maybe a shorter challenge to start?0
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So glad to see this group! I love my EASA 2. :-)0
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I finished day 2 today (I'm starting on easy since I'm jumping in from Wii Fit which wasn't too big of a challenge.)
Has anyone else had problems with the machine not registering your moves? I had to skip three activities today because it wouldn't register my moves (must have done 30 lunges instead of 10 -- and I know how to do a lunge!) My husband had to skip one last night because it wouldn't register his arm exericse.
I bought a heart rate monitor today, so I'll see if I'm burning more than the 90-100 calories per day!0 -
I have had issues with the fast kickups. I can kick my *kitten* off but it looks like I am walking. I find with lunges if the leg band isn't high enough I have issues.
My HRM was all wonky just when I got EA 2 but I bought a new one and I cannot wait for it to get here. I am also interested to see how they differ.
I love that your hubby does it with you! I can't even do it in front of mine...lol.0 -
So glad to see this group! I love my EASA 2. :-)
Well welcome. We get slow at times but when we are all in it is a great motivational tool!
Post your exercise stats if you want or just stop in and let us know how you are doing :flowerforyou:0 -
I have had issues with the fast kickups. I can kick my *kitten* off but it looks like I am walking. I find with lunges if the leg band isn't high enough I have issues.
My HRM was all wonky just when I got EA 2 but I bought a new one and I cannot wait for it to get here. I am also interested to see how they differ.
I love that your hubby does it with you! I can't even do it in front of mine...lol.
It took him a week or so to get interested -- I think that just exercising on the Wii Fit wasn't too interesting to him! Once I said that I wanted some better games (got Zumba & Active 2), then he decided he better join me! I wish that there was a multiplayer mode so we could do our exercises together. If I'm on an off day, I'll just tag along with him and run and lunge and stuff but not get credit for it. I've read some things online about problems with the program registering a bunch of arm exercises, so we bought the extra belts (better than the green one!) and hope that'll register.
I'm so sore today so I'm glad it's an off day. I think those extra lunges caught up with me. My upper legs haven't been this sore in a very long time!0 -
I have had issues with the fast kickups. I can kick my *kitten* off but it looks like I am walking. I find with lunges if the leg band isn't high enough I have issues.
My HRM was all wonky just when I got EA 2 but I bought a new one and I cannot wait for it to get here. I am also interested to see how they differ.
I love that your hubby does it with you! I can't even do it in front of mine...lol.
It took him a week or so to get interested -- I think that just exercising on the Wii Fit wasn't too interesting to him! Once I said that I wanted some better games (got Zumba & Active 2), then he decided he better join me! I wish that there was a multiplayer mode so we could do our exercises together. If I'm on an off day, I'll just tag along with him and run and lunge and stuff but not get credit for it. I've read some things online about problems with the program registering a bunch of arm exercises, so we bought the extra belts (better than the green one!) and hope that'll register.
I'm so sore today so I'm glad it's an off day. I think those extra lunges caught up with me. My upper legs haven't been this sore in a very long time!
Isn't there a multiplayer mode? I thought I remember the option to work out alone or with a friend? Maybe that is just for custom workouts? I find that weird that you can't both do it. The game has come so far you would think that would be standard.
You could always get a HRM and record it that way when you tag along, I know I am lost without mine.0 -
I have had issues with the fast kickups. I can kick my *kitten* off but it looks like I am walking. I find with lunges if the leg band isn't high enough I have issues.
I had problems too!! It was really ticking me off. I found out that if I move to a different spot it picks me up better. Try moving around your room when you're doing the fast kickups and see if your sensor picks you up better. I also changed the batteries in the leg strap.0 -
Hmm never thought of the batteries...lol. I guess I expect everything brand new to work as such...:laugh:
I find even if I run like a mad woman it still doesn't pick it up and I have been dreading them. I will try to move around a bit and see if that helps.
Thanks
I have a rest day but hope the group gets back on track! We have such an awesome group here!
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Hi Everyone,
Glad to see some others using Sports Active to help things along
I've had my copy for a couple of weeks and I'm really enjoying it, 6lbs lost so far with the programme and calorie counting with the help of this site.
If anyone is in the UK and thinking of getting Sports Active 2 . Play. com were selling it for all 3 consoles for 29.99 yesterday, though unfortunately today the PS3 version has now gone back up to £44.95, the 360 and Wii versions are still reduced though.
Wishing you the best with your workouts.
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Yay for this group! I just started the 9 week challenge yesterday. I completed the 3 week program on Friday. I started on easy then moved to Medium after the first week. I'm doing the 9 week on medium to start and see how it goes. Good luck everyone!0
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I just got this today. I haven't used it yet, but I am looking forward to using it on the days that i can't make it to the gym. My next purchase is a HRM, sounds like I might need it with this!
This will be a great place for some motivation!0 -
Anyone done the 3 week challenge yet and moved on to the 9 week? I am just wondering how they differ and if you are better off starting there. Since I am on Day 1 of the 9 week again I wonder if I should start slow, I have no problems doing the exercises but my heart just into it so maybe a shorter challenge to start?
I started with the 3 week program because I was literally getting off the couch after doing no exercise at for almost a year. I think it helped me get into working out slowly. I liked that the first couple workouts weren't that long so I didn't feel like quitting. Then they get a little longer and more intense as you continue,but nothing too crazy. I've only completed the 1 workout for the 9 week program, but so far I see the trend of the workouts getting longer continues with the 9 week. Keep at it and you'll get more into it. :-)0 -
Welcome all!!
I may restart and do the 3 week. I am having a hard time staying motivated this time around. I think maybe a shorter challenge will help me get through it easier. I did the more workouts challenge without missing one day so I am not sure why this is so hard for me. The workouts aren't hard it is getting my butt motivated to it.
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Aw Kickrz...just keep at it! I'm in the second phase of the 9 week right now. I'm less happy about playing with my new wii toy but about 2 exercises past the warm up, I'm happy I'm doing it.
I find that when I'm not thinking nice thoughts about my wii trainer, he makes me a do a heck of a lot more lunges. I think he can hear me.0 -
ROFL!! I start Workout 13 (start of phase 2) tonight. I'm not looking forward to it. I'm sure there are higher reps.I find that when I'm not thinking nice thoughts about my wii trainer, he makes me a do a heck of a lot more lunges. I think he can hear me.0 -
ROFL!! I start Workout 13 (start of phase 2) tonight. I'm not looking forward to it. I'm sure there are higher reps.I find that when I'm not thinking nice thoughts about my wii trainer, he makes me a do a heck of a lot more lunges. I think he can hear me.
I just did the 4th workout in phase 2. The reps are the same but they add more exercises. Today there were 36 exercises and it was 38 minutes long. They did add a few new ones..the hip bridge with the leg raise today...NOT A FAN of that one. (well, my fanny is not a fan of it). The mountain biking returned too.0 -
Argg that doesn't sound motivating...lol. I think once I get my new HRM things will be better. It is all about numbers for me and I sort of feel like why workout so hard if the numbers don;t reflect it...kwim? I will have it soon though then NO more excuses. Stick by me though because the motivation helps a lot. I am going to try and get an afternoon workout in while my little one sleeps!0
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It's NOT all about the numbers. It's about feeling good because you completed a tough workout. It's about toning up-which doesn't necessarily show up on the scale but will show up in your jeans (or rather won't show up in your jeans). Needing to see the numbers is an excuse to put it off. Go get your tush moving! You'll be happy you did!0
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I'm on my last week of the 3 week cardio kickstart.. I love it so far! I find myself actually looking forward to working out when I get home. I was on medium, but I'm upping the intensity to hard for this week. I'm then going to start the full 9 week program on hard. Can't wait to finish it!0
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It's NOT all about the numbers. It's about feeling good because you completed a tough workout. It's about toning up-which doesn't necessarily show up on the scale but will show up in your jeans (or rather won't show up in your jeans). Needing to see the numbers is an excuse to put it off. Go get your tush moving! You'll be happy you did!
Thanks
I am not expecting the scale to move much as I don't have a lot more to lose. I agree needing to see numbers is a lame excuse but just incase I wasn't clear the numbers I was talking about were calories burned rather then scale numbers.
I have to shovel some snow soon so that will help burn those calories, again would be nice to know how many I am burning but I can't avoid the shovelling!!
I think I may go ahead and start the cardio kickstart.....see you all are motivating me!! YAY you 0 -
Hi Everyone,
Glad to see some others using Sports Active to help things along
I've had my copy for a couple of weeks and I'm really enjoying it, 6lbs lost so far with the programme and calorie counting with the help of this site.
If anyone is in the UK and thinking of getting Sports Active 2 . Play. com were selling it for all 3 consoles for 29.99 yesterday, though unfortunately today the PS3 version has now gone back up to £44.95, the 360 and Wii versions are still reduced though.
Wishing you the best with your workouts.
Jo.
I ordered it for my xbox from Play.com yesterday - just checked the site and it's on it's way already! Mind you, previous experience tells me that it could be a week or more before it actually arrives!! I'm really looking forward to joining you all soon. I'm not too sure about the 9 week challenge though - 3 weeks sounds more manageable right now! I go on holiday in 24 days time so I'm not really sure I'll be starting it in any serious manner until I return - but after an 8 night all inclusive cruise I think I'm going to need some hard work at the end of it all!!
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Ooh! I actually like the sound of new exercises and I don't mind the workout getting longer! Do they add more ab exercises per session? I don't think the usual 2 per session is really doing much.
ROFL!! I start Workout 13 (start of phase 2) tonight. I'm not looking forward to it. I'm sure there are higher reps.I find that when I'm not thinking nice thoughts about my wii trainer, he makes me a do a heck of a lot more lunges. I think he can hear me.
I just did the 4th workout in phase 2. The reps are the same but they add more exercises. Today there were 36 exercises and it was 38 minutes long. They did add a few new ones..the hip bridge with the leg raise today...NOT A FAN of that one. (well, my fanny is not a fan of it). The mountain biking returned too.0 -
Ok well all this motivation had to get me up and moving!!
YAY!! HUGE thank you *shakemybooty* please stick around and keep me motivated!!
Started Cardio Kick Start
Workout 1 - Medium
Workout time 0:19:48
Cals Burned - 77.8
Avg. HR 108
Max HR 164
I do not like how the remote times out. This time I didn't select the board for this reason!
I even managed reverse crunches with a 2 year old sitting on me.....that is dedication :laugh:0 -
OH and moving right in front of the TV and moving my arms harder helped it to detect my kickups....So once again thanks shakemybooty for the tip!0
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You know how you do the weekly fit test on Sports Active? Well my heart recovery rate went down from 2 minutes to 55 seconds which means....my fitness level is improving tremendously! Yay
I needed this non-scale victory since I only lost .2 pounds this week. :happy:0 -
You know how you do the weekly fit test on Sports Active? Well my heart recovery rate went down from 2 minutes to 55 seconds which means....my fitness level is improving tremendously! Yay
I needed this non-scale victory since I only lost .2 pounds this week. :happy:
Yay, good job. 2 lbs is good, it's within the normal range of what you're supposed to lose. The first week of weight loss - you probably know this, but your body loses the most weight and it's all water. After that it's harder....but as long as you count cals and do exercise I think you're on the right path. 0 -
Thanks Janesmith1. I know slow and steady is how you win the race. But I like to lose whole numbers! lol I'm going to try to burn more calories this week by doing two workouts a day. Hopefully that will bring a whole number loss next week.0
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You know how you do the weekly fit test on Sports Active? Well my heart recovery rate went down from 2 minutes to 55 seconds which means....my fitness level is improving tremendously! Yay
I needed this non-scale victory since I only lost .2 pounds this week. :happy:
What fit test? Maybe I haven't found it since I haven't made it a week :blushing: or is this an option you can choose?0
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