A study conducted by Dr. John Porcari from the University of Wisconsin has found that EA Sports Active and EA Sports Active More Workouts pass fitness guidelines for an effective workout. These guidelines were created by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
The study focused on 16 "physically active adults" aged between 25 and 45 and tested them on two pre-set Active workouts. Both workouts fell well within the ACSM guidelines for what constitutes an "effective physical fitness."
This means that the "Afterburner" and "Legs & Lungs" workouts that were used fell within the 64%-94% range of the person's maximum heart rate or 40%-85% of the maximal oxygen consumption. The workouts also burned between 200-300 calories per session. Each workout occured five days a week and were done to "maintain proper health and to aid in weight control."
Do you hear that? Get up off the couch, kick aside the computer chair, and pick up EA Sports Active. You can game and get fit all at the same time, it's quite win-win!
"ACSM sets key guidelines on what constitutes a healthy, active lifestyle, recommending that individuals perform 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise five days per week, or 20 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise three days per week, as determined by specific heart rate and oxygen consumption criteria" said Dr. John Porcari, Ph.D, the Executive Director of the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program at the University of Wisconsin who led the study. "In terms of the intensity criteria, both workouts tested from EA SPORTS Active were sufficiently intense to be within ACSM guidelines."
The study focused on 16 "physically active adults" aged between 25 and 45 and tested them on two pre-set Active workouts. Both workouts fell well within the ACSM guidelines for what constitutes an "effective physical fitness."
This means that the "Afterburner" and "Legs & Lungs" workouts that were used fell within the 64%-94% range of the person's maximum heart rate or 40%-85% of the maximal oxygen consumption. The workouts also burned between 200-300 calories per session. Each workout occured five days a week and were done to "maintain proper health and to aid in weight control."
“Our mission is to promote and integrate scientific research, education and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science,” said Jim Whitehead, President and CEO, ACSM. “We develop guidelines to promote healthy living and are glad to see that EA SPORTS Active meets those guidelines for an effective workout.”
The EA SPORTS Active franchise includes EA SPORTS Active and EA SPORTS Active More Workouts, and will be expanding its digital fitness product line with EA SPORTS Active™ 2 available this fall on PlayStation®3, Wii™, iPhone® and iPod touch®. The EA SPORTS Active 2 fitness program with feature an innovative Total Body Tracking wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors and a heart rate monitor to capture intensity that will deliver true fitness results. Users will also be able to track and share workout data on the new EA SPORTS Active 2 online hub. EA SPORTS Active 2 will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.
For more information, visit http://www.easportsactive.com. Media can find photos of the product mentioned here at http://info.ea.com. More detail about the study conducted by the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program at the University of Wisconsin is available upon request.
The EA SPORTS Active franchise includes EA SPORTS Active and EA SPORTS Active More Workouts, and will be expanding its digital fitness product line with EA SPORTS Active™ 2 available this fall on PlayStation®3, Wii™, iPhone® and iPod touch®. The EA SPORTS Active 2 fitness program with feature an innovative Total Body Tracking wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors and a heart rate monitor to capture intensity that will deliver true fitness results. Users will also be able to track and share workout data on the new EA SPORTS Active 2 online hub. EA SPORTS Active 2 will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.
For more information, visit http://www.easportsactive.com. Media can find photos of the product mentioned here at http://info.ea.com. More detail about the study conducted by the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program at the University of Wisconsin is available upon request.
Do you hear that? Get up off the couch, kick aside the computer chair, and pick up EA Sports Active. You can game and get fit all at the same time, it's quite win-win!