Awesome game, Awesome workout
928509
I LOVE this game. It is fun and honestly makes me sweat worse than when I run a few miles! That's saying something. I love the songs. The male rumba instructor is kind of annoying, but overall I love this game.
2876407
Great fitness game ever. I have tried several games and dvd workouts and this is the best. It has different workouts for targeting specific areas of  body. On each area there are workouts that vary on time and difficulty. For those who are beginning , the exercises appropriate but still challenging, and for those who are fit and need more challenging workouts there is a extreme workout for every area of the body.
3474102
I bought this HOPING I would actually use it, since I already had $250 tied up in my Wii (that my husband and I LOVE).

Well, not only did I prove to myself that I would use it, I LOVE it!!  It is SO much fun!  I find myself feeling like I've neglected my trainer if I miss a day!  I can see (and FEEL) the progress I've made and think, WOW, it's "just" a game!

I use it differently every day.  I do at least an hour.  If I could ever get myself balanced I'd be better at some of the exercises.  One day I might do yoga or strength training for an hour (doing each exercise, and challenge, twice and then going back after favs) then the next day I'll do an hour mixing up aerobics and balance and then one day I'll just do my favs of all of them for an hour.  It's great & I get variety!  I get more use out of this than I do my monthly gym membership!  I do swim there three days a week.

I even like the boards little sarcastic remarks (do you find yourself tripping over flat surfaces?) :)
2077935
My hubby got this for X-Mas and we finally played it yesterday.  Wow!  I was sweating and keeled over the on the couch gasping for air by the end of the night...and I'm in great shape.  There are many different games and you can use your own mii character.  You will do a serious of different running and jumping movements.  There are options to play with someone, against someone, or by yourself.  The fitness workouts really kill you, but are also a lot of fun.  Who doesnt want to work out to wack-a-mole?  The only thing that drove me crazy about the pad is it would bunch up on me when I was doing sprints or hurdles.  Any suggestions on how to make it stay put would be appreciated. I was thinking of getting some masking tape or something along those lines and tapeing to to the floor while I am using it.  (I probably wouldnt have this problem if I had carpet).  I think this would be a great game for adults and kids.
526994
I have problems staying motivated to go workout at the gym on a weekly basis. The motivation wasn't consistent for me, because I get bored easily doing the same things: riding a stationary bike, treadmill, precor machine, etc. With Kinetic, however, I'm having fun playing this "game", but I'm really getting some good exercise in!

I'm currently on week three of Personal Trainer mode. The first two weeks were fairly easy for me. I can tell, however, that the workouts are getting harder as I am sweating more and breathing hard, and the next day, I can feel the burn in my legs from all the squatting and kicking certain games entail, and my arms are sore, too, from all the punching.

One thing I think is missing from the game is the game not telling you proper form. Yes, you're punching and kicking like there's no tomorrow, but you risk getting injured if you don't know how to punch or kick correctly.

The yoga exercise, too, is great IF you've had yoga instruction before by a yoga instructor. For someone who has never done yoga before, they may find this difficult, or they will most likely not be using proper form. Same with the Tai Chi. I've never done Tai Chi before, so trying to follow this part of the game was pretty hard for me, even with all the camera angles the game shows. I would probably have to take a Tai Chi class somewhere to know what the heck I'm really doing.

Another thing that bothered me was the loading time in between the workouts. I guess it's good for those that need a good break in between to grab some water, but I just want to get into the groove and keep going back to back non-stop for a fluid exercise routine.

Overall, believe it, or not, I look forward to turning the game on to see when I'm scheduled for my next workout. That's how motivated I am now after buying Kinetic.

If you have enough room to play this game in, the lighting works out for you, and if you want to lose some weight and have fun at the same time without joining a gym or a sports team, Eyetoy Kinetic is the game to play! Of course, you only get out of it what you put into it. Don't forget to also watch what you eat!
714413
A real workout, with Jill one on one, no kidding! I like the 3D-avatar, the island run, nice environments, quite good for a Wii game. The core of the game is really solid, you can exercise and follow Jillian with 18 exercises, each with different difficulty levels, so a lot of options. You can also create your own circuit training, pretty simple. Finally, the calendar system is very innovative. This will help me to organize my training and stick to my goals. Very good.
3515407
I recently got into Zumba a few months ago and I love it. I actually have Zumba Core Fitness for the 360 and I'll be honest, I hate that it tries to track my movements. I know I'm dancing exactly spot on, but the Kinect isn't recognizing my movements. Let's be honest, you're getting this game to workout, not to actually challenge your dance choreography. That is why I purchased this for the Wii U, I only want to see the dance routine and workout with the instructors.

The fact that tracking on this game isn't 100% is exactly what I want. Sure, you can get 5 stars without putting any effort but that's not the purpose of this game. You're buying this game because you're into Zumba and you want to get fit. Put the disc in, and enjoy an interactive Zumba class right at home. When you take a real Zumba class, no one is judging you right? So why let game tracking mechanics judge you? Just go all out, have fun, and move.

I replay my favorite songs just because I love the energy involved in dancing to it. I highly recommend this game if you want to get fit while having fun. The graphics on the Wii U are superb :). I do have to complain about navigating on the Gamepad... it could be more touch responsive. Very minor negative that doesn't detract from game play.
4888561
First of all, I just want to say to the people that are writing about how "glitchy" or "finicky" the movements are, you have to go with the workout! It's getting you the best results for what level you pick. And to those that say it isn't worth a hoot, my husband is a Marine and this game gave him quite a workout!
I liked the concept and execution, the different games and exercises didn't make it feel like a work out, but you definitely felt the results. I agree with everyone about the resistance band, it gives little to no resistance and is a bit of a pain to handle with the wii remote. but we found that if you just spread your feet a little bit farther and even double it up, you get a lot better results.
i would recommend this to anyone who's looking for a work out that is fun.
987907
I cannot say enough about this workout, the step portion is so much fun - it really gets you moving and you can feel the benefits as you are doing it.  I do this one once a week (working out 4-5 times per week with other vids also).  The music is motivating, as is Keli Roberts - I wish she had more videos.  The strength training intervals are also great in that the reps are longer than most videos, but not boring. I use 5-8 lb. weights right now, but am looking to move up to 10lbs soon (except for shoulder work, which for the normal exerciser, requires lighter weights). My hamstrings are always sore after this video and that is hard for me to accomplish at my current stage of fitness.  Do yourself a favor, and get this one - you will be hooked!!
4400816
This is a great game!  I was a little nervous about getting it because some of the other reviewers said they couldn't get it to work, but I'm glad I did buy it!  We haven't had any trouble with it -- works great, and gives you a great workout!  :)
2087878
This game is so much fun you don't even realize you are exercising!  It is a great workout and it is fun to learn the dance moves! I recommend this to anyone who doesn't have the time to go to an actual Zumba class and this video game is actually cheaper than the classes.  You will sweat like no tomorrow when you play this game!
4087388
This game is fantastic!  We have it for the wii and play it with the balance board.  It takes a bit of practice but after you get the "rhythm" and the hang of it, you will love it.  I walked a mile the first time I tried it and now I regularly walk a couple of miles each week.  Along with it's overall motivation with building the island up, it gives you lots of positive feedback and encouragement.  You can exercise tons while having fun.
1409118
OK, let me start this off by saying I'm a 55 year old woman.  I do NOT like "organized exercise" - i.e., going to the gym, classes, videos like Pilates etc.  In fact I rather detest them.  All THAT being said - I LOVE this game!

It gets me jumping, literally.  And I enjoy it.  Who would have thought THAT!  It's good not only for getting my heartrate up but it's also great for improving my balance.  There are a lot of games included, for one person or two - my son and I enjoyed playing together and laughed a lot.

I also have the Wii Fit and between these two games I can get a workout without suiting up, driving anywhere, becoming bored or otherwise irritating myself.  I highly recommend it for adults AND kids!
4253579
Great game and really keeps you motivated! They need to make a new, updated version!
3604776
I love this game so much. It's so fun to play. I like all but 2 of the songs, but i dance to them anyway. Some of the songs are tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun. I hope they make a second one with songs like ''Jam'', ''Dangerous'', and more songs from the HIStory album. Even songs from his new ''Xscape'' album would be cool. This game is also a great workout. If you love MJ or the dance games, you need to have this. It's loads of fun.
335837
I love this game! My son is a huge MJ fan and plays it everyday. I've gotten in on the game and it's a great workout. I love that more than one person can play and you can do duos as me and my boyfriend. My boyfriend is MJ and I do the female part or you can be a backup dancer. Very Great Game. The only thing I would change is to see MJ face and I wish you could be scored on the lyrics.
570713
I purchased this game for my daughter as a christmas present. I played it earlier last year at a friends house. The game is very interactive. The graphics and moves are great. This game will definetly give you a workout while you are having fun.
This game would be the life of the party if played at a gathering. I give it 5 stars !