UFC Personal Trainer - Xbox 360

Description

UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System is unique exercise program that blends real mixed martial arts (MMA) training techniques with the controller-free motion sensing technology of the Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 (required and sold separately) to get you in the shape of your life while you have fun doing it. The program features over 70 MMA exercises approved by the National Academy of Sports Medicine; 30 or 60-day goal presets; exercise/routine customization options; in-game advice and training by real UFC fitness experts as well as appearances by real UFC fighters; and exclusive Xbox 360 content including 4 bonus UFC fighter training partners and 9 extra training routines. Train Like Your Favorite UFC Stars Mixed martial arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the world and one of the toughest to compete in, drawing thousands of otherwise ordinary people into gyms around the world every day to dedicate hours to training in return for a shot at glory in the Octagon. Not every fighter will be victorious, but every serious competitor will get in the shape of their lives and now you can too without leaving your living room. Regardless whether you are a fan of MMA, UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System is the optimal way to combine the power of your Xbox 360 gaming console and the controller-free capabilities of your Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 along with UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System to get in shape fast as you train the way the UFC pros do. Designed by NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) with support from leading mixed martial arts training experts Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez, the fitness routines and full programs included in UFC Personal Trainer deliver a challenging and motivating UFC fitness experience that includes the best and most effective exercises utilized by today's renowned UFC fighters. The controller-free motion sensing technology of the kinect sensor for Xbox 360 allows for a realistic workout that no other game version can match.
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View larger. Exercises, Routines with Customization Options UFC Personal Trainer features over 70 MMA and NASM-approved exercises, including moves from martial arts disciples such as wrestling, kickboxing and Muay Thai, that are designed to improve strength, endurance and conditioning through use in 51 routines. All routines are specialized to target specific muscle groups, as well as factor individual skill levels and fitness goals. In addition, to utilizing pre-planned routines users may focus on specific fitness objectives by building personalized routines with up to 12 different exercises. Each of the custom routines can be modified to increase or decrease intensity of the product's preset pace, enabling users to fully maximize their training experiences based on individual preferences. Across the training experience, users will punch and kick virtual authentic MMA training gear, with Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 users having access to exclusive branded equipment as they build strength, endurance and flexibility without the use of a controller. In addition, in Ultimate Training Mode, users will hit the mitts against a variety of popular UFC personalities in a variety of challenging rhythm and timing-based agility drills that utilize punching and kicking sequences. Along with the standard roster of fighters found in other game versions, the Xbox 360 version also contains four bonus UFC fighter training partners: Dan Hardy, Frank Mir, Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian. Through these sessions players will unlock a variety of different drills to earn rewards, each with increasing difficulty, as well as have the ability to compete against friends and issue challenges in a multiplayer environment. Your Trainers Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez currently operate three of the most prominent MMA training facilities in the world and have significantly contributed to the success of many elite UFC fighters, including current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, current UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. Key Game Features Authentic UFC Fitness Experience - Designed by NASM with support from leading MMA training experts Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez, UFC Personal Trainer delivers a challenging and motivating UFC fitness experience that includes the best and most effective exercises utilized by today's renowned UFC fighters. Full Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 Support - Game features controller-free play via your Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 (required for play). Intense Mixed Martial Arts Exercises - Learn over 70 MMA and NASM-approved exercises, including moves from disciplines such as wrestling, kickboxing and Muay Thai, that are designed to improve strength, endurance and conditioning through use in a variety of routines. Each in-game routine is specialized to target specific muscle groups, as well as factor individual skill levels and fitness goals. Customizable Workout Routines - Focus on specific fitness objectives by building personalized routines with up to 12 different exercises plus warm ups and cool downs. Each custom routine can also be modified to increase or decrease intensity of the game's preset pace, enabling players to fully maximize their training experiences based on individual preferences. Personalized Training Tools - Receive additional guidance and encouragement throughout the fitness journey by choosing a goal and working with an MMA trainer for personalized instruction. Players will learn MMA-inspired exercises, as well as authentic training techniques and healthy lifestyle choices, enabling them to burn calories, build strength, lose weight and meet goals through a comprehensive fitness experience. Hit the Mitts - Hit the mitts against several popular UFC fighters with a variety of challenging rhythm and timing-based agility drills that utilize punching and kicking sequences. Players can unlock a variety of different drills to earn rewards, each with increasing difficulty, as well as compete against friends and issue challenges in a multiplayer environment. Dedicated Program System - Focusing on three distinct target goals – losing weight, building strength and improving performance – players may select a preset 30 or 60-day program that best meets their fitness needs. The selected program populates the in-game calendar with daily routines for players to follow, as well as tracks user performance. Xbox 360 Exclusive Content - The Xbox 360 game version features exclusive content, including: four bonus UFC fighter training partners: Dan Hardy, Frank Mir, Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian; and nine extra routines. Additional Screenshots 30 or 60 day exercise routines.
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Features

• Learn over 70 MMA-inspired exercises, including moves from disciplines such as wrestling, kickboxing and Muay Thai
• Utilizes your existing Kinect sensor for Xbox 360 to translate motion to the screen without the need for a controller
• Focus on specific fitness objectives, guided by a UFC personal trainer, in building personalized routines with up to 12 different exercises
• Hit the mitts against several popular UFC fighters with a variety of challenging rhythm and timing-based agility drills that utilize punching and kicking sequences
• An in-game journal enables players to view a comprehensive calendar of their fitness activities, including specific routines, time management and more

Customer Reviews

Great fitness program
Heisenberg

Just FYI Best Buy is currently giving away UFC Undisputed 2010 free when you buy UFC Personal Trainer. I took advantage of that deal.I wouldn't call UFC Personal Trainer a game. It's a fitness system. This is not a gimmick to get MMA fans to open their wallets. The program was developed and certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine based on MMA training techniques. I started the 30 day strength training program and had an excellent workout. I'm a sergeant in the USMC and I've had numerous physical training sessions. The exercises I performed in UFC Trainer were very familiar as they are the same basic exercises Marines use to stay in shape. Pushups, squats, and lunges are proven and tested exercises. If you are already fit I would suggest picking up some light weight dumbbells for the standing upper body workouts such as upright rows and the Arnold press.The program features various modes to help you get in shape. "Workout mode" has several pre-made routines for you to choose from. Each routine has a short description including what areas it will improve and estimated number of calories burned. You can also make your own workout routine. There is also a "quick workout" mode which I have not tried but the instruction manual implies you pick a target goal and quick workout automatically starts up a workout to improve that area. "Programs" are really where I think this game shines. Here you pick a workout program with a specific goal such as strength, cutting weight, and cardio. The program is for a specific duration as well such as 30 or 60 days.The "Activities" are simply fun UFC inspired mini-games for you to play. The speed bag is about timing and rhythm, the tire flip is basically a squat where you explode upwards from the squat position, you can hit the mitts and freestyle on the heavy bag as well.There are systems in place to help track your progress as well. You input your age, height, and weight and your BMR can be calculated. There are graphs to track your progress by calories burned, weight lost, muscle's exercised, etc. You can even take pictures of yourself to keep track of your body's fitness transformation. Consistently doing the workout programs unlocks rewards and achievements such as doing 100 upper body workouts.If you are under the impression that this game will make you into a fighter, you will be disappointed. If you want to be a fighter you need to find a martial arts gym with a focus on both ground work and stand-up. What this game will do for you, is provide you with a fun and motivating way to transform your body. If you do these exercises and have a consistent routine I'm fully confident you will get in better shape.Note: I didn't have any problem with the game freezing but some of the other reviews have indicated that the problem was already fixed.For some of those still having issues:I've noticed a few things in the past week since I bought the game. First it is extremely important that your entire body appears green within the octagon in the corner. If you get in plan position to do push-ups and your face is yellow or red, you are too close to the sensor. Floor exercises seem to be giving people the most trouble. I suggest you make sure your kinect is calibrated properly and give yourself enough room.Secondly, timing is important when doing the exercises. You have to wait for the green arrow to at least begin to appear before changing position. There is also an audible bleep sound that helps you with the timing. For example When doing push-ups go down, hear the bleep, and then go up. You will then hear another bleep you can go back down. If you do them too fast or out of rhythm the exercise will not register. It actually helps you develop proper form and rhythm. Exercises like push-ups should be done in a steady controlled manner to get the most out of them. Read more ›

AWESOME addition to regimen
GODJOEY

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Updated 7/5/11 I have been training 20 years and I have to say this 30 day endurance on advanced is definitely a great test. To get a little extra burn a few 5 minute sessions of heavybag and mitt work. I got about 10 pauses today in my workout hopefully they fix this it auto pauses even if you are entirely green and standing still. If anyone was worried about back problems and doing ground routines this is very forgiving with technique found this out when I was getting tired. I wish they made the pushups register like you do jumprope it would be much better for fast pushups. Nothing worse than non registering reps while you are really tired.Updated 7/1/11 Calorie burning estimator needs some tuning. 600+ strikes 60,000+ points on heavybag in 5 minutes gave 13-53 calories burned. But 3 minutes of very light much slower paced mitt work of maybe 40 strikes gave 99-300+ calories burned.Updated 6/30/11 Uploaded short video. 5 stars for both fun and overall.Updated!6/29/11 Just tried an hour of heavybag, speedbag, tire flips and mitt work. I think it's all FIXED!!! Now this is how it was intended to be! I'm ONLINE and no freezes the last hour. Do pushups according to the pace of the machine I know some of you out there are pushup and situp machines you are limited by the kinect device itself from keeping up with you. That being said I think this is now better than fitness evolved and the best entertaining workout kinect title to date. It's a MUST for any UFC fan. Hope this review helps I'm totally enjoying this Title now! Not a fan of a ring girl giving demands on the heavybag, speedbag or tire flips if I wanna hear a woman complaining I'll go deal with the old lady ;).Don't know if Amazon is slowing down but this deserves a 4 to 5 star now that this bug is fixed also it's showing I only put 1 star for fun this is 5 stars on both. Amazon needs to fix that.I'll continue to update this according to fixes.Updated! 6/28/11Game locks up to frequently to get a good steady cardio going. It does not track many exercises accurately pushups or situps etc.. I found it tracked jumping jacks the best also noticed while hitting the heavybag if you perform a Thai clinch it tracks your hands as well while you throw knees so it looks like a triple hit... I feel the activation of particular strikes need serious tuning.I performed 29-30 pushups it counted 13 not before locking up the whole xbox. These lockups last 10 or more seconds at times. It doesn't just lock the game up it also may do a never ending loop of whatever sound was on. Do it at the machines pace otherwise it won't count even if you can bang out 100 pushups in 1 minute it's too fast for the kinect not UFC trainers fault.ProsUFC franchiseCreate your own workout routine also "weighted routines"assorted equipment "Mitt work, Tire flips, heavybag, and speed bagUnlockable equipmentOverall progress trackingBest workout title on Kinect a must for UFC fansGreat addition to regimen.ConsWish Pushups registry were like Jump ropes for fast pushupsIntermittent pauses becoming more regular got 5 pauses while my body was green during mitt work. Kills the pace.None , girl giving me demands "You're going too fast" You're going too slow" ;) on the speedbag lol. Not so much a con. Read more ›

An Exercise in Frustration
J. Estrada

I'm a big fan of the UFC and a big fan of working out, so this title seemed like a natural fit for me. I've successfully completed P90X and GSP's excellent RushFit, so I have reference as to what a good workout routine is and I entered UFC Trainer with certain expectations, neither of which is fully met with this title, which certainly feels like a rough draft of a game that could've used 3 months of additional development time. At first, the sheer variety of workout options seems rather nice and varied. The variety is quickly wasted upon hearing your trainer repeat phrase after phrase, such as, "let's get the body ready for a great workout," followed 3 seconds later by "let's get the body ready for a great workout." Much more variety in the dialogue is a no brainer. How the developers let this slide is surprisingly Bush League game development since it really bites into the experience. More variety in warm-up exercises would have been welcome, such as having the CPU randomly select 5 warm up moves from a pool of warm-up exercises instead of having to do the same ones before every routine. The option to skip warm-up or cooldown would have been nice.During a routine you are prompted to input how heavy a weight you would like to use for the upcoming exercise... but are never told what that exercise is. So how do I know how much weight to grab (since the weight has to be input, to help figure calorie burn) - I'll use different weight for triceps than lunges, for example. Again, the user experience seems to be an afterthoughtThe biggest sin this title commits is in its shoddy body movement recognition during 'gameplay.' I can't remember how many clean, strict, push ups I would hammer out only to see the game wasn't registering but a fraction of them. Jumping jacks also gave the game a hard time to see and register, so the frustration quickly builds as you are losing your point bonuses and sometimes even fail an exercise outright since the goal numbers aren't being met. This problem rears its ugly head again in sparring, where sharp and crisp jabs and crosses frequently are met with a buzzer announcing you failed to throw the strike properly.Graphics are decent, nothing remarkable, background music is derivative hard guitars trying to emulate the UFC feel. Sound effects are ridiculous, similar to 80's kung-fu movies, like when a trainer throws a knee strike you hear a whoosh! Every step the trainer takes on the mat sounds way more dramatic than it should be.Overall, I got some decent workouts in, but the game's faults were so glaring that I became jaded with it after 2 weeks. Even Xbox Achievement hounds should steer clear of this sweaty turd. In closing, this title suffers greatly from its lack of polish. Perhaps next year's edition will clear up the blemishes this is covered in. For a mere $20 more, I recommend George St. Pierre's RushFit dvd set. Very varied, very demanding, very fun - and produces great results. Read more ›