Product Overview of EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack

Customer Reviews of EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack

Rating : Just the Leg Strap and Resistance Band, July 31, 2009

By Robert

Since I'm not quite ready to review the actual game yet, here's my run-down on the accessories:
The leg strap that's used to hold the nun chuck for certain exercises works. It's pretty comfortable, and when set to the right tightness stays in place quite well. I'm not sure it has to do with the leg strap itself, but I find that doing alternating side lunges, the games doesn't recognize my positions well when I have to go left. To the right, no problem. Rather than over by shorts, I strap it straight to my leg - it seems to stay in place better. I sweat a bit beneath it, but hey, I'm working out here so it's expected.
The elastic resistance band could have been thought out a bit better. First, you have to attach the handles to it yourself, though this isn't difficult. It seems to have good resistance and so far has been quite durable. My biggest complaint would have to be the handles - they're not comfortable at all, especially since you'll be holding the remote and nun chuck in the same hands. Depending on the exercise you're doing, the position of the handle slips in your hands - this is painfully obvious during tricep kickbacks. Also, it'd be better if the center of the strap was somehow marked - that way when you're positioning it on the floor to step on, you could better ensure even resistances for both hands/arms. I find that I often have to readjust position and tension during the exercise which often results in those annoying reminders to 'Hold still' and 'Slow down'.
Overall these are cool accessories - something more to provide resistance is a boon for any fitness title and the leg strap accomplishes its goal.

Rating : Sports Active Pack, July 31, 2009

By Barbara A. Laderoute (Palmyra, VA USA)

I haven't used this product yet, but I wanted to have it in case I had the opportunity to work out with a friend. So, I don't have any review for it at this time. I can only say that the original leg strap and resistance band that came with the original Sports Active kit was acceptable.

Rating : Great Workout!, June 30, 2009

By R. Gallimore "Ladybug" (San Francisco)

This pack allows a 2nd person to exercise at the same time. I find that having a workout partner makes it a little competitive in a fun way. It felt more like a game than an actual workout. The personal trainer game has great variety and on the higher intensity can really whip you into shape...NO PAIN NO GAIN!

Rating : Great Product !, June 30, 2009

By Thomas Smith (Grand Rapids, MI)

I thought that I was relatively well conditioned after going to the gym for many, many months. I tried this game for 20 minutes at the very hard setting and after 20 minutes I was dripping sweat and I could feel the workout in my legs. I really enjoyed the lunges and squats where the game indicates to hold the position and when to move. Also, the cardio boxing was a lot of fun. I've only tried it once so far and look forward to exploring the game further~!

Rating : Great, June 30, 2009

By Spradling (WV USA)

Provides a great workout at varying levels and targets specific areas in each workout. There is a 30 day challenge with pre-set workouts or you can create your own. I would recommend this for anyone wanting to get into a good exercise routine.EA Sports Active