E3 08: Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum - new details

New details have today emerged about Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for the Nintendo Wii. In development by 3G Studios, it will integrate the Balance Board in 11 motion-based activities.

Like Wii Fit, Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009's exercises are split into a number of distinct workout types. These are Weight Loss, Strength Training, Interval and Hill Climb, each customisable depending on the player's physical health.

The game is set in Michaels' virtual fitness boot camp, where the star of NBC's Biggest Loser provides advice and enouragement on the steps to a healthy lifestyle. The Wii Fit rival features customisable characters, multiplayer exercises for pairs of players, and full tracking of calories burned, weight loss and overall progress.

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 will be released this holiday season.

For the full low down on several of Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009's exercises, including Boxing, Handcar Pump and Cannon Attack, click 'Read more' below.

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 includes the following exercises, amongst others.

• Boxing: Players begin in a fighting stance and are directed kick and punch the heavy bag in front of them with left or right punches and left or right kicks at varying heights. Speed and intensity are key in completing this challenge.
• Handcar Pump: Recruits must move their handcar along the railroad tracks using their arms, legs, or both for maximum power. They'll have to watch out for the objects that lay on the tracks, leaning to either side to avoid hitting them. Recruits will also need to periodically work harder in order to make it up approaching hills on the tracks. This activity is sure to give a great workout.
• Cannon Attack: Players will need to equip their cannon with the nearby cannonballs by performing a series of deadlift exercises and then, using the Wii Remotes or the Balance Board, aim the cannon to hit the targets ahead. Players will undoubtedly "feel the burn" in this activity.
• Punching Bag Dodge: Recruits will have to run though a course dodging the punching bags that are swinging from the trees at various angles, lean from side to side and duck down low to make it though safely. A great challenge designed to increase core strength.

Posted by Andrew at 01:30