Product reviewed: Zumba Fitness Console Game
Zumba Fitness is an exercise game and program for Wii, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 that taps into the Zumba dance-exercise craze that has swept the nation. Surprisingly challenging, and addictively fun, the 30 heart-pounding Zumba routines that make up Zumba Fitness utilize the motion sensing capabilities of the Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus controller which work along with the exclusive Wii Remote belt, included with the game, to create a fun but result-producing workout. Additional features include: 4-player support, including a two-on-two co-op option; multiple skill levels along with a training level; multiple in-game instructors and venues.
Game Features
- Bring the Zumba Fitness experience home with you in the first interactive game based on the successful brand.
- Learn and perfect nine different dance styles: Reggaeton, Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Mambo, Rumba, Flamenco and Calypso.
- Includes more than 30 Zumba routines – some exclusive to the game.
- Follow your on-screen Zumba instructor’s routine in a high voltage party atmosphere. As you fine tune the steps, the stage and party transforms in dynamic new ways.
- Strap the Zumba belt to your waist to turn the Wii Remote into a hip motion sensor.
- Supports up to 4 players as you team up and try to earn the highest workout score as a group or play against each other in Zumba Attack! Mode for the ultimate fitness dance off.
- Dance in a range of venues: learn the basics in the Zumba gym and then take the party to a fantasy night club, an industrial factory, a skyscraper rooftop and a futuristic Zumbathon stadium.
- Includes “Learn the Steps” training, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced routines for all skill levels.
- Dance steps learned can be taken with you if you attend a real Zumba class or on the dance floor at your next party.
Here’s what what buyers who went before you have to say:
“Unbelievable!,
I am into weight lifting and hate cardio. I was told by a cardiologist that my bp and heart do wonderfully as soon as they have me step on a treadmill and recommended that I do cardio even though I workout in other ways. I hate organized workout routines and programs, as they tend to bore me quite quickly. I decided to try the Zumba DVDs because of all the raving I heard about Zumba. I loved the DVDs so much that I purchased the Zumba Fitness for WII.”
“They hit the nail on the head with this one.,
I have been anxiously waiting for this game to come out as I love exercising with my Wii. This has got to be my favorite thus far. I used to go to Zumba classes 4 days a week, but the popularity of the classes soon meant that they were too crowded and to get into the class you had to arrive an hour before which I couldn’t do. I bought this game and wasn’t expecting much, but it surprised me.”
“The BEST ZUMBA workout EVER!!!,
I have been going to Zumba classes for the past 6 months and I had to pay $10 per class, I enjoyed the class and the instructors but, when I found out that they were coming out with a game I was exited, I did not know what to expect. This game exceed ALL my expectations!!!”
“Good, fun workout,
I’m not a Zumba person but I am an average dancer and the moves on the beginner level were not too difficult to follow- some were very similar to Just Dance. I also skipped the tutorial to save time. The moves are fairly similar to Jazzercise or any general aerobics class with a whole lot of hip shaking thrown in. If you’ve done any of those, it wouldn’t be hard to stay in step.”
“Loved it!,
I used to go to Zumba classes early this year 3 times a week for about three months. I moved so I was farther away from my gym so I stopped going. I really missed going to Zumba and had thought about buying the dvd’s. I saw the game yesterday in store and I read the reviews today and decided to make the purchase today. I was so excited to try it, I had lunch and immediately when I go home and I got it going. I went for the beginner 20 min workout.”