Game consoles are for more than just gaming, and there is no better example of that then the new Xbox One. Not only does it play games, but is also uses apps, plays movies, and lets you Skype while watching your favorite shows. In addition to all of that, the Xbox One can also be used as a fitness tool. The Kinect attachment that comes with game system enhances workout games unlike anything else on the market.
The purpose of the Kinect is to monitor your body’s movements and it even comes with its own app. While you are exercising, it can sense how many people are with you, monitor your heart beat, and keep track of your body’s weight distribution and exertion. Let’s take a look at 4 of the top fitness games and apps for the Xbox One.
Kinect Sports Rivals Pre-Season
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The full version of this game won’t launch until spring 2014, but the pre-season version is pretty cool. This game has tennis, bowling, and football which were also featured in older versions of the game. The new additions to this version are wake racing, target shooting and rock climbing. You can play by yourself or split screen with a friend. Instead of using a controller you use your body and your hands to control your character on the screen. For example, when you’re wake racing and you want to move forward you just open and close your hands, to move the Jet Ski just leave your body in that direction. Click here to learn more about Kinect Sports Rivals Pre-season.
Xbox Fitness
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Xbox Fitness brings the hottest celebrity trainers right to your living room. Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser, Tony Horton — the creator of P90X, Shaun T — the creator of Insanity, and Tracy Anderson (a celebrity trainer) all have customized workouts they created specifically for Xbox Fitness. Along with the power of the Kinect, this fitness app can see which of your muscles are most engaged, how much energy you’re using, and detect micro-fluctuations to read your heart rate. This app will give all the benefits of going to the gym right at home. Find out more about Xbox Fitness by clicking here.
Zumba Fitness World Party
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The exercise game brings together the best of Zumba and then some. Unlike the Zumba you may have already tried, this version incorporates 30 new dance moves from all around the world. These new moves are from dance genres like Girly Funk, Capoeira, Plena, Irish Step, and Hip-Hop. There are 40 new routines in this newest version of the game and you can customize your own workout. Low, medium, and high intensity routines make this game great no matter what fitness level you’re at. To try Zumba Fitness world Party, click here.
Just Dance 2014
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If dancing is your thing you’ll definitely want to check out this game. Featuring artists like Lady Gaga, Daft Punk and Rihanna, you’ll break more than just a sweat jamming to the latest version of this popular video game. The newest version this game allows you create a crew and dance battle them to your favorite songs. The game also has a custom sweat mode, where players can create Just Sweat workouts and track their calories burned. Even if you leave Just Sweat mode, the game will calculate your calories burned. As the Party Master you can choose new songs, MC the party, and give silly challenges to to other players. To learn more about Just Dance 2014, click here.
Will you be buying the Xbox One?
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Wii was the first one I ever tried and I love it. I was sad to hear the news that it will soon be no longer! 🙁 I remember one winter when I went home it was roughly -30 every day, so we spent our days “skiing” on Wii as opposed to skiing outside! ha! Hey, it was amazing and got us active!