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Gold's Gym Dance Workout - Nintendo Wii
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- The game supports two players so you and a friend can dance the calories away together
- Strengthen your muscles with fun mini-games such as rodeo bull riding, karate, rowing, kangaroo boxing, sword fighting and more
- Build your own circuit program or let the game create one for you.
- Your personal trainer teaches you dance moves, motivates you and increases the intensity of your workout based on your performance
- All of your exercise history, including play time, calories burned, and BMI
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ASIN | B003OZZJGS |
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Release date | August 17, 2010 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #15,499 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #133 in Wii Games |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 1 x 5.5 inches; 2.4 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Everyone 10+ |
Item model number | 17590 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Ubisoft |
Date First Available | June 2, 2010 |
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Developed in collaboration with fitness and dance experts, Gold's Gym Dance Workout is the first dance game specifically dedicated to fitness and weight loss. You'll have so much fun dancing you won't even notice how much you're sweating! You'll dance to popular songs, learn new choreography, and play mini-games that will whip you into shape in no time. It's the most fun way to workout!
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Gold's Gym Dance Workout is a unique dance/workout game for Wii that challenges and engages players like no game before it. The first dance game specifically dedicated to fitness and weight loss, it utilizes a blend of workout and in-game instructor customization, comically engaging mini-games, Wii Balance Board integration, a sizable song list to workout to and in-game progress tracking that together allows players to dance their way to fitness without them even knowing it. Additional features include 2-player game support, a complementary 7-day Gold's Gym membership and more. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }
Dance Your Way to Fitness
Developed in collaboration with fitness and dance experts, Gold’s Gym Dance Workout is the first dance game specifically dedicated to fitness and weight loss. Players will have so much fun dancing you won’t even notice how much you’re sweating. You'll dance to popular songs, learn new choreography, and play mini-games that will whip you into shape in no time. It's the most fun way to workout, both by yourself and with a friend.
The first dance game specifically dedicated to fitness and weight loss.
View larger. Over 30 Songs Including:
- "Just Dance"
- "Forever"
- "I Will Survive"
- "Good Vibrations"
- "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)"
- "I'm Too Sexy"
- "Material Girl"
- "Stronger"
- "Jai Ho"
- "Smooth"
- "Salome"
- "Oye Como Va"
- "Cosmic Girl"
- "Heart of Glass"
Key Game Features
- Workout to Latin dance (Salsa, Samba, Cumbia, Reggaeton and Meringue) and boxing-inspired dance routines
- Additional mini-games targeting specific muscle groups include: rodeo bull riding, karate, rowing, kangaroo boxing, sword fighting and more (many of these games are Wii Balance Board–compatible)
- As you exercise, your Gold’s Gym trainer teaches you the moves and gives you feedback
- Customization options, including 30-minute circuit program workouts of your creation and character and trainer customization
- The game supports two players so you can even dance the calories away with a friend
- In-game bonus: Gold’s Gym VIP 7-day membership pass included with your game
- Track your exercise history including play time, calories burned, and BMI
- Keep motivated as you dance to loads of heart-pumping dance hits
Dance & boxing inspired.
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In-game progress tracking.
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Incentive building mini-games.
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2-player game support.
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Customers like the performance, quality and difficulty level of the physical video game. They mention that it's a great workout, the mini games are great and the dance portions are very challenging. They are also satisfied with the music, and variety. However, some customers report issues with the pace of the workouts, saying that it moves very fast and the moves are hard to learn right away.
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Customers like the quality of the physical video game software. They say it's fun to use, all of the exercises are fun, and easy to pick up. They also say the boxing is ridiculous fun and the games are pretty awesome. However, some customers feel the game is okay and not anything to get excited about. They mention the dance workout is fun and there are some mini-games.
"...I think the random little entertaining touches (like unlocking new outfits for yourself and your trainer and the awards you can win) add an amusing..." Read more
"So far I like this game with some minor exceptions. It is fun and is most certainly a workout. I was sweating like a pig, and that is a good thing...." Read more
"...It really is so much fun. Those 2-4 mins each song lasts, fly by and you feel it after the 1st minute of moving!!..." Read more
"...A great workout*Fun latin dance moves*Fun cardio moves*Entertaining workout games such as dodging bulls*..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the fitness game. They say it's fun, challenging, and a great way to get yourself moving. They also appreciate that the exercises can be modified and the workout can be customized. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...The good: I do feel like I am getting a pretty good workout with this game, especially in the longer sessions...." Read more
"...The workout with the trainer starts slowly and works up to a fabulous workout and it's actually fun!..." Read more
"..." that has been able to hold my interest and actually gives you a high intensity workout that burns calories...." Read more
"...I like that you can customize your workout and there is no lag time between the activities so that is a plus...." Read more
Customers find the dance portions of the game very challenging. They also say the game has fun latin dance moves and cardio moves. Customers also appreciate the variety of other games, saying there are a few different styles of dancing, and good combinations of dance and boxing. They love the option to dance to songs and not just salsa music.
"...it's really lame. Other than that though, the dancing is great and really easy..I agree that you DO NOT need to be in great shape to begin...." Read more
"...I was sweating like a pig, and that is a good thing. The latin dances are fun and challenging for me since I'm not the most coordinated person...." Read more
"...I love the dancing!! I find it invigorating and challenging. I will say that you MUST have rhythm to do this workout...." Read more
"...So, my reservations: some of the mini-games are very touchy. I have no idea how to make the bullriding mini-game work...." Read more
Customers like the music in the physical video game. They say the songs have decent beats, and are great. Some customers also mention that the music can be changed. Overall, customers say the game is fun and has good directions.
"...The game seems have variety and some good music so hopefully it will hold my interest for awhile...." Read more
"...The music is fun, the graphics are the best I've seen so far for a Wii fitness game, and exercises can be modified...." Read more
"...All of the songs are good, the scoring, the encouraging words, & the graphics...." Read more
"...Good music..." Read more
Customers find the variety in the physical video game software to be interesting and engaging. They also appreciate the variety of routines and choices. Customers also mention that the game has good music and that they enjoy the different aspects of it.
"...I've used it for 3 1/2 weeks. It's fun and is varied enough that it is interesting every time I do it...." Read more
"...The game seems have variety and some good music so hopefully it will hold my interest for awhile...." Read more
"...There are mini-games to play individually or within a workout. Players can create workouts. Yes, workouts, plural!..." Read more
"...Accuracy? Hmmm.4. You are able to customize your own workouts, and incorporate what you want (cardio boxing, latin dance, mini-games)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the physical video game software. Some mention that they can follow the steps easily, there are tutorials, and it's fast paced enough that they'll likely learn the moves. Others say that the game moves quickly and it is difficult to learn the steps well, the tutorials are wimpy, and there aren't easy on-screen guides.
"...it's really lame. Other than that though, the dancing is great and really easy..I agree that you DO NOT need to be in great shape to begin...." Read more
"...My only other gripe would be that there is not a lot of instruction. I kind of feel like you are thrown in there, but I am holding my own...." Read more
"There are tutorials. There are personal trainers...." Read more
"...This is not an easy game or an easy workout. There aren't easy on-screen guides with 4 possible places to stomp your foot...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the entertainment value of the physical video game software. Some mention that it's fun while working out, not too intense, and satisfying. They find it motivating and a better workout than they were getting from, while others say that it is frustrating and time-consuming. They also mention that the latin beat is very repetitive, and the routines are lame.
"...Only dragged down by the less than stellar minigames and too much going to keep track of on screen most of the time, along with the cardio boxing..." Read more
"...game is pretty dynamic-- it mixes up the routines and the trainer isn't too obnoxious (at least, Carlos isn't; have yet to try the others.)..." Read more
"...For me, it was frustrating...." Read more
"...dance workout is all to this super annoying latin beat that is very repetitive...." Read more
Customers find the pace of the workouts and dance moves in the game to be very fast. They also say the moves are difficult to learn and get right away. Some customers also mention that the timing is about 5-7 minutes off.
"...The dance moves do come at you fast HOWEVER they don't come any faster than they would at a dance class at a gym...." Read more
"...Cons:*Some difficulty following the moves, especially in cardio boxing*Only 20 songs*..." Read more
"...I a love the dancing and the cardio boxing and the 40 minutes really fly by....I hope there's a 2nd edition soon!!!" Read more
"...though I'm "jumping" with Wiimotes during jump rope, either my "avatar" never moves, or moves at the wrong time...." Read more
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Ok, so, the first couple of workouts were kinda rough. Or, to be honest, really rough. I laughed so hard I cried, I must admit, because I had no idea what was going on, and even the supposed walk-through dance workouts were incredibly fast and I ended up stumbling around a lot. However, I have now been using this program for about a month, unlocked all the advanced workouts, and I am still finding it challenging and entertaining (with a few notable exceptions that I will detail later). After you grasp some of the basic steps, it becomes much easier, and you begin to recognize the opening chords of the songs and be prepared for what is upcoming. However, if you are the kind of person who gets annoyed by not being able to get things "right" and win the awards, this might not be the workout for you, because there are plenty of ways to not be "perfect" at this. On the other hand, if you want a dynamic workout and aren't going to get too hung up on it when the game doesn't register what you are doing very well, it's a pretty fun and fairly rigorous workout.
Other people have covered the basics of how this game works, so I'll just move on to what I liked and didn't like.
The good: I do feel like I am getting a pretty good workout with this game, especially in the longer sessions. I wear weighted gloves and I feel this adds more of an upper body element, especially in the dance portions. So far I have primarily been doing mixed personal trainer lessons, although occasionally I have done a workout from My Workouts when I was short on time. The game mixes up what the background dancers/boxers look like, and although the meter that measures how well you are doing and starts jazzing up the background when you hit certain targets is kind of hilarious, it does provide some amusement.
There is some really random stuff that happens in this game that keeps you on your toes and entertained. Like in the lion mini-game, I was running along one time and suddenly a football player appeared out of nowhere and tried to tackle me! What on earth? But mainly I like that the game is pretty dynamic-- it mixes up the routines and the trainer isn't too obnoxious (at least, Carlos isn't; have yet to try the others.)
I do kind of wonder, in the personal trainer workouts, what the algorithm is that is determining what workout you get based on your answers to his kind of random questions. Like how does what kind of food I like (i.e., Japanese or Italian) correlate to what workout I should be doing? I have figured out that the less you tell him you have eaten, the more rigorous the workout.
So, my reservations: some of the mini-games are very touchy. I have no idea how to make the bullriding mini-game work. No matter what I do, it seems to make no difference. There must be a trick here that I will figure out sooner or later, since I finally did with jump roping and running away from the lions. In the kangaroo boxing, I can only get it to register when I am ducking left (and it will register that I am ducking left pretty much regardless of what I am actually doing). I have occasionally gotten it to register me leaning back, but I can't consistently get it to do so or figure out what motion it thinks I should be doing. Maybe these all work better with the balance board; I don't know since I don't have one now. I am, however, using two Wiimotes.
I also wish there were a way to cancel or sub in another workout or mini-game. Sometimes the trainer will have all kangaroo boxing mini-games and no others mixed in, and I'd rather do something else.
Overall, I am definitely finding that this is keeping my interest and I would recommend it to people who are okay with spending the first couple of times being pretty confused, and the game sometimes not reading your motions very well. I think the random little entertaining touches (like unlocking new outfits for yourself and your trainer and the awards you can win) add an amusing element for those who want it, and are easy enough to ignore for those who don't. I definitely get a pretty good sweat going, and while I am not sure how much credit I should give their calorie counter (apparently based on input height/weight and self-reported heart rate), but if it's anywhere near correct, the calorie burn seems pretty good. I imagine that eventually I will get somewhat bored of this and not do it every day as I have been, but I think it will stay in my rotation for a long time.
I agree that the mini games are annoying. if you think that the bull fighting is ridiculous wait until you do the bull riding. it's really lame. Other than that though, the dancing is great and really easy..I agree that you DO NOT need to be in great shape to begin. I a love the dancing and the cardio boxing and the 40 minutes really fly by....I hope there's a 2nd edition soon!!!
The only thing I absolutely hate about Dance Workout is the little games (dodging bulls, jump rope, karate chops, etc.) they put in the middle of a workout. They are so stupid! And most of the time they don't seem to pick up the motion of the remote. The good thing is that you can design your own workout and skip the games. Bad thing is that with the personal trainer option there is no way to omit the games.
Dance Workout is the first fitness "game" that has been able to hold my interest and actually gives you a high intensity workout that burns calories. Makes Wii Fit Plus an absolute joke in the fitness genre of "games" for the Wii.
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You really don't need to be a latin dancer to do this workout. People who are complaining that this game is too hard just because they didn't get the moves the first time they tried it have to understand that, like in any dance class, you don't become a pro in the first 5 minutes. It takes a little bit of PRACTICE - which is normal.
I would highly recommend this game to anyone who doesn't like gyms, but wants to be motivated by a personal trainer who shows you the moves. It doesn't even feel like a workout to me, because I'm having fun, and that's why I love it!