News Tagged: Fitness
News: Nike+ Kinect Training Demo Goes Live
Get your sweat on.
Major Nelson has confirmed that a demo of Microsoft's Nike+ Kinect Training is now available from Xbox Live. Those without Xbox Live Gold will be able to pick it up from the 18th. The new fitness product is designed for "the elite or the everyday athlete" and promises to deliver personalized workout programs that match themselves... Continue Reading »
News: Pasternak Brings his Hollywood Workout to Kinect
5-Factor Diet Author Licences Game
We've known that a title featuring celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak has been in the works for Kinect for a while now, and Majesco Entertainment has finally provided a little more in the way of information. Harley Pasternak's Hollywood Workout will release for Kinect in the US on 18th September, 2012, and will.. Continue Reading »
News: Zumba Fitness Core Tracks Revealed
New trailer drops, too.
Majesco have today confirmed the 23 licenced songs that will appear in their third Zumba Fitness title, Zumba Fitness Core. The company claims that the game will feature the most diverse range of dance styles seen in a Zumba title yet, with 33 different styles being represented. Liz Buckley, General Manager of the Zumba.. Continue Reading »
News: Nike+ Kinect Training Dated and Priced
Time to start warming up...
Microsoft have confirmed that they'll be releasing Nike+ Kinect Training in the US on October 30th this year, and in the UK and Europe on November 2nd. In the UK, the game will retail for the standard £39.99, whilst US users can get into the action for the asking price of $49.99. The game looks set to go head to head.. Continue Reading »
News: 505 Games Rescues miCoach from Kinect Limbo
Back on track
Adidas training tool miCoach has been picked up by publisher 505 Games for a release later this year. Originally the sporty collaboration was due to come courtesy of THQ, but contract disputes meant that plan fell through. Now 505 is bringing it to Xbox 360 this summer. It's developed by experienced Kinect fitness team Chromativity —.. Continue Reading »
News: Fit Music is Kinect's Most Self-Explanatory Game
Can you tell what it is yet?
Fitness, dancing, Kinect: the holy trinity for game publishers. The next company to try its luck is Oxygene Media with the ingeniously titled Fit Music. Fronted by European fitness champion Patrizia Salviato — described as "one of the best body building superstars ever" by Oxygene — the game is coming to.. Continue Reading »
News: Kinect Fitness Games Go Cheap for New Year
Save some pounds (or dollars)
If part of your New Year's Resolution is to get fit and you want to use Kinect to do it, we've rustled up some superb deals to help you do so cheaply. Don't forget we also have a Guide to Kinect fitness games and Kinect fitness game reviews too. UK Kinect DealsJanuary sales are a big deal in the UK — imagine Black Friday but after Christmas a Continue Reading »
Feature: Kinect Holiday Gift Guide 2011
What's worth your money?
There are over 80 games available for Kinect now, and knowing exactly which one to pick up as a present can be a tough proposition. That's why we've put together our Kinect holiday game guide 2011 to let you know exactly what you should be looking for when picking a game this season. We've split this article into five categories for ease of use: Family Time, Party,.. Continue Reading »
Reader Blog: Losing 80 Pounds with Kinect and Dance Central
It can be done
In the first of a new series of reader blogs, we're sharing stories from Kinect fans just like you. We want to hear bout any success stories you might have had — a great video you made in Yoostar 2, a world record score in Kinect Sports or something awesome made possible by Kinect. You can contact KINECTaku to share your story, and we kick off with Annecek from online fitness group.. Continue Reading »
News: Kinect to Spark is Heaven for Fans of Fitness and Kinect
Committed group going strong
We know from the array of Kinect fitness games that there's a healthy appetite for hands-free exercise on Xbox 360, but one group has gone above and beyond, creating an online support group helping its members increase their fitness with Kinect. Kinect to Spark has nearly 400 members all using Kinect to achieve their fitness goals. The team is set monthly goals —.. Continue Reading »
News: Official Weights and Mats Will Help You to Get Fit with Mel B
Fitness First-endorsed
Get Fit with Mel B isn't the only celebrity-endorsed fitness package on the way to Kinect – EA Sports Active 2.0 is backed by David Beckham, remember – but Mel B has a trick up her sleeve or, more accurately, on her wrists. And ankles. Accessory manufacturer Blaze is producing official accessories to accompany the game in the form of Fitness First Wrist & Ankle.. Continue Reading »
