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I like the Eye Toy and think it's a fun accessory for the PS2. It introduces unique gaming experiences, and a new way to play in the home. Unfortunately there weren't many titles released for the device. Fortunately Kinetic was released and help show how the PS2 could've been more than just a gaming system. Kinetic is like an interactive workout video, and is meant to improve your overall fitness level. Kinetic gives you the option to choose one of 2 personal trainers to get you fit. You enter your height, weight, age, and other vitals, and Kinetic puts you on an 12 week training program. You start off exercising 3 times a week, about 40 to 60 minutes a session including warm ups and cool downs. Each session you perform 2-3 types of exercises. These exercises range from high energy cardio work outs to slow going thai chi work outs. You also have the option at the end to add exercises that target specific muscle groups. As you progress through your training program you begin to add more activities to your work out routines, and more routines each week. I had to stop after 7 weeks, because the frequency of the work outs was too much. Three days a week, no problem. We were going on to 5 days a week, and 4 was tough to work in my schedule. Even after week 7 though I could feel a difference. I was sleeping better, had more energy, and just generally felt better. Luckily if the personal trainer mode doesn't work for you, you can build your own routine with the types and amount of exercises you'd like to do. Although there's not a lot of different styles of exercises to choose from, there is a good library of the exercises themselves which helps keep things from getting repetitive. My favourites are the cardio work outs that require a lot of punching and kicking. The trainers are very helpful and provide good instruction and tips to ensure you're doing the exercises correctly, and getting the most out of them. The biggest downside is the music. I usually had it turned off as the selection was quite limiting. It's not going to get you buns of steel or rock hard abs. Of course this is not what it promises. However if you follow the instructions, and keep at it, you will feel the difference. Just make sure you're well lit, so the eye toy camera will pick you up.Vollständige Rezension lesen
EyeToy Kinetic is a great way to switch from just playing the game to actually joining the game! Enough has been said about the space and the lighting that I don't need to go over it again save to say if you can arrange the space and brighten things up, it's worth it. The game has a "Jump in and have fun" mode where two or more players can challenge each other to on-the-spot games to see who can get the highest score and that's fun, especially for the kids and teens, but the real value of EyeToy Kenetic is for those who want to work improve physically with the "help" of a "physical trainer." You start out creating a personal profile that includes age, weight, activity level and such, you pick your your personal trainer (1 male and 1 female to pick from) and from that the game starts you on a 12 week course of self improvement. Each session starts out with your trainer taking you through a stretching routine that is the same every time, but you get to pick "where" you work out (a dojo, a flat, a roof top garden, ect). After that your trainer introduces you to all sorts of neat interactive stuff where video elements (balls, lights, puntching pads, ect) are added to you and your workout area on the TV. You'll usually do two or three work outs (At my level anyways) of either Combat (a variety of games requiring punching, kicking & dodging moving targets that may even be out to get you - make sure you don't hyper-extend since your not actually making contact with anything), Cardio (a variety of games - touch targets and keep moving to get that heart rate up) and/or Harmony(?) (2 games that I remember, but fun when they worked to develop coordination, balance and brain). The program makes the choices, but if your not happy with them you can change them. You also get to pick from 2 pieces of music or silence. What's not negotiable is your schedule, and if you miss a session your trainer trainer gently (the lady at least) holds you accountable - "Where were you last session? Never mind. You'll just have to work twice hard this time." You earn points with each game, and are "graded" at the end of each week. The game adapts to your progress getting harder/longer or shorter/easier depending on your performance. The number of sessions per week will increase also as you get in better shape. Each session ends with optional "target" exersises (abs, legs, chest, mind [meditation], ect) that also advance as you gain strength (start them early!) and finally ends with a cool down stretch that really feels good after all you've done - and save time for a shower. That will feel good too and you'll probably need it. You WILL get a work out. Not as good as a REAL personal trainer, but if you can't afford the time or $$$ to go to a real gym, this is definitely the next best thing - and in the comfort of your own home!Vollständige Rezension lesen
This is just what I needed, a personal trainer that is encouraging (and goes away when I've had enough!)! It sets up a personalized workout schedule based on my height, weight, and perceived fitness level and then congratulates me when I've done well and more importantly encourages me to do better next time if I didn't meet goals. It is a really well designed piece of software in my opinion and I use it religiously. For some one that was very really the "go to the gym" type, this works really well. You get the benefits of an interactive personal trainer without the social pressures of having to look good in front of a bunch of strangers or deal with the mood swings that people go through. The game is consistent, motivating, and fun! I highly recommend it!
I'm only a few weeks into messing around with this, but I really like the programs/routines I have used. It gives you a great variety of workouts, not to mention some yoga, tai chi, & meditation to boot! It's nice that you can see yourself onscreen with the image so that you can work on your form. It's a fun way to break up the monotony of sitting on a bike or eleptical at the gym, or fighting for room in a crowded class. I do have a hard time getting the eye toy to focus with the lens that is provided, and even though I am back about 10 ft from my TV, the program constantly tells me to back up. Regardless, I still am able to do the routines, I just don't pay attention as much to the points system. I think this is really great for those women out there with boyfriends/husbands/roommates that have a PS2, to be able to put it to some other use! Well, that is if you can get them to share! ;)Vollständige Rezension lesen
I am in favor of bridging the gap between home entertainment & physical activity. To that end PS2's Eye-Toy products let you have fun & get fit at the same time. Kinetic is a comprehensive fitness game that gets you sweating from the start. The game format & personal trainer encourages you to continue playing. Where the program lacks is that the camera technology is not yet up to the task. There are serious lighting problems. the wide angle lens attachment creates a large field of play which means you need lots of space (10 feet) to play the game. Punching & kicking into space affords no resistance or feedback. Perhaps future versions may contain wireless glove controllers that rumble. Kinetic is a first attempt to be indulged, ut hardly the complete package.
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