Yourself Fitness

This is the funnest Work Out video I've ever done. The initial set up is soooo neat! You go through your vitals & then do a regime of exercises & go through your vitals again & then she designs a workout program 2 fit your goals. She even suggests what she thinks you should focus on, but you can still chose whatever you want. As you go through the program, you have several different selections that become upgraded as you progress through her workout on a daily basis. She also checks you again after your 1st couple of weeks & takes you through the Vitals & Stamina Regime 2 see how your improving. Another neat aspect is the chart that you can go & look at 2 see a progress chart of your improvment.

Whenever I started this program, I was out of shape, & I still am as far as what my goal is set for. But I've already lost a little weight & some inches. I can get back into my jeans already & I'm feeling more confident about myself daily.

The other neat thing about the program is - during your workout - she stops 4 a break every now & then 2 see how you did on that part of the workout - she will give you 3 different things 2 chose from & based on your reply - she will make changes 2 the workout 2 best fit your needs.

I like the way she is set up & how she encourages you daily - even if you miss some workouts - she doesn't scold you too bad - but she does remind you how important it is 2 maintain commitment in order 2 reach your goal.

One last thing - My kids have even set themselves up a workout routine with her & they love it!!!! They like meeting the goals & getting rewarded with new workout areas & new music.

I have been using yourself fitness 4 two months now, & am generally satisfied. It gives me a good workout at home, makes me push myself, & I'm doing some new & different exercises. If you are looking 4 something like an exercise video that mixes it up so you don't get bored, I would recommend it. However, it could use a lot of improvement.

The most annoying thing is when you are doing exercises in which you cannot look at the screen & also keep proper form, she doesn't count or say anything such as "right leg, down, left leg, down" 2 let you know how long you are supposed 2 hold a position, or how quickly or slowly 2 move, so you end up either guessing or hurting your neck trying 2 watch her while doing the exercise. I read somewhere that they didn't want 2 make her too repetitive, but when you're doing exercises, you appreciate some verbal cues.

Another thing is that sometimes the exercise sessions are a little uneven. I found that the first time I did a lower body strength session it was pretty well rounded. The second time practically every exercise was some form of squat or lunge....so I decided in the future if it's harping on one area too much, I'll just do a different exercise on my own.

There are a couple of other little things, but I don't want 2 rag on it all day because in the end I'm still using it. I've just been disappointed in some areas. I would recommend it as better than videos, but don't expect too much.

I use my Yourself Fitness XBOX game atleast 3 times a week, & because fo the changing workouts, scenery, & excercise, it has kept me excercising. I'd highly recommend this 4 those wanting 2 work out but don't have time 2 go 2 the Gym.

Updated 11/8/07
I still love YF! I started working out in January 2007 & had lost 20 pounds by June & people could tell I had lost weight. I did not change my diet much either, just tried 2 eat less as I can not give up chili dogs or pizza. Due 2 some unforseen circumstances I was not able 2 continue exercising from June through October but I was still keeping quite active & I did not put weight back on. I have started up again 2 lose just 10 more pounds & am looking forward 2 it! My friends laugh at me when I tell them about Maya & the workouts she puts me through. Definately a GREAT fitness program!!

What a great concept! I received YF 4 Christmas & as soon as I got home, the next morning I set up my profile & have been working out since. I have missed a couple of workouts which Maya got on my case about so I do my best not 2 miss, I hate feeling guilty! I am a mom of 2 very active toddlers & I was having a hard time sticking 2 a workout & YF gave me just what I needed. We live out in the country about 30 minutes from town so going 2 a gym was not only too expensive but unreasonable too. YF has given me just what I need 2 stick 2 a workout - choosing the days of the week 2 work out & the time period & the ability 2 change the time period right before each workout if you are unable 2 complete 30 or 45 minutes that particular day, being able 2 change the focus of the day as well from, 4 instance, cardio 2 core body strength or something else. Now that I have been working out with Maya 4 about 2 months now I can really tell a difference in my energy level & just feeling altogether better about myself & I have lost about 3 pounds so far. Yeah!! Of course they are some glitches as mentioned in the other reviews but they are not big enough glitches 2 keep me from working out. I think the biggest one 4 me is when she is doing a cardio (my least favorite)exercise & you see a rest period coming up, then it skips right over it & she keeps on doing that same exercise 4 another minute or so. Exhausting!! Also the rest periods between cardio exercises are very short whereas the rest periods when doing exercises with weights or crunches or the like seem too long sometimes. Overall YF is a great fitness motivator!

This "game" has been great 2 add variety 2 my workouts--it's very cold where I live in the winter, so I'm inside on the treadmill a lot, but that gets boring. This game is nice b/c once you get all the info stuff entered in, the "virtual trainer" knows what you need. The workouts are as easy or as hard as you want them, with plenty of opportunity 4 your input. I recommend it 2 moms, especially, probably because I am one, but also because it's convenient 2 do in increments--if you want 2 do 15 minutes at a time, the game lets you do that. I'm not the type of person 2 actually watch the tutorial, & some of the exercises are the kind that you need 2 be taught 2 do them right, so I improvise a little. I'm sure I look hysterical, but heck, as long as it burns calories, I'm okay with it.

Yourself!Fitness is the first game 2 combine home health & fitness with the power of your Xbox. You'll meet Maya, the interactive personal trainer - she'll help you build an interactive, personalized fitness program 4 you. She'll keep you motivated & deliver the results you've always wanted.