Fitness News: EA SPORTS Active 2 to be released on November 16 | Available for Xbox 360 Kinect

Electronic Arts has announced that EA SPORTS Active 2.0 will be released on November 16, 2010. The sequel to the highest selling fitness game for the Nintendo Wii will also be available on Kinect for Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Read EA Sports Active 2 review.

EA Sports 2.0  will include a heart rate monitor, wireless tracking, and a new online hub to download new workouts, create fitness groups and track and share workout data.

Kinect for Xbox 360 Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways – no controller required. “Delivering EA SPORTS Active 2 on Kinect  for Xbox 360 is a natural fit for fitness and the ability to track full body movement will create a fluid workout experience that delivers real results,” says Andrew Wilson, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Development, EA SPORTS.  “It is the perfect complement to our EA SPORTS Active suite of fitness products and is indicative of our commitment to deliver new experiences for new audiences. We’re excited to expand on the top rated fitness franchise on the market.” Learn more about Xbox 360 Kinect on Xbox.com.

EA SPORTS Active is currently the number one rated interactive fitness program for the Wii on the market and was recently proven to be an effective workout as measured against the American College for Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines. EA SPORTS Active focuses on improving muscular strength, endurance and flexibility, as well as improving cardio which can help achieve fitness goals including building muscle, increase energy levels and weight loss.

EA SPORTS Active 2 products will offer the same, high-quality exercise experience with over 70 new exercises and fitness activities including exercises not possible before the Total Body Tracking wireless control system.

[Source: EA Sports Active]

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