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Virtual Fitness

The newest thing to make waves in the exercise world is the addition of programs catered to those who own a video game console, such as PlayStation or Yourself! Fitness offers the most advanced personalized workout program available without hiring a trainer. The virtual instructor, Maya, helps you personalize a workout program, leads you through it, and lets you pick music and a setting to go with the workout. She also helps you develop a structured diet program to go along with your exercise plan. There are tutorials and progress reports as well. All in all, it is a more than impressive "game". More fitness options that are game-oriented include the following: * Eye Toy: There are two versions: Play and Groove (coming out soon). They are similar to DDR but they use your hands more than your feet. You can choose different games though, such as dance, kung fu, boxing champ, and more. It includes a camera with a USB port that plugs into your PlayStation, which you place on top of your television set. Then you move to the beat, hit the targets, and win points. However, this program is less of a workout than DDR. It would be a great exercise tool for a kid who might be slightly overweight and in need of some physical activity.