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Gold’s Gym Dance Workout for Wii Review & Giveaway
By Laurie | August 25, 2010
If I were making a workout game for the Nintendo Wii, there’s no doubt I’d include the song Good Vibrations. And no, I’m not talking about the 1966 song by the Beach Boys. I mean the 1991 Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch one. You know, the one that goes something like this:
Yo, it’s about that time
To bring forth the rhythm and the rhyme
I’m a get mine so get yours
I wanna see sweat comin’ out your poresCome on, come on
Feel it, feel it
Feel the vibration
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Naturally Gold’s Gym Dance Workout completely won me over simply by adding Good Vibrations to the song list. I mean honestly, is there a better booty shaking song? I dare you to name one so I can argue with you. That being said, it only makes sense that I am already a fan of this game. I’ve only played it a handful of times so far (It just came out on August 17), but I am definitely enjoying it. My favorite aspect of the Wii Fit is the step dancing, so I am excited to have another similar dancing activity that I know I already enjoy. Plus I’ve always wanted to learn how to Salsa. |
You can customize a variety of workouts which incorporate Latin dance styles, as well as a selection of boxing-inspired dance routines and mini games. What else do I love? 1) It is compatible with the Wii Balance Board. 2) It supports two-player co-op mode, so even Dave can get his groove on with me. 3) It stores the number of calories burned, body mass index, as well as a complete exercise history so you can track your progress and goals. What don’t I like? It starts off a little fast, especially when you are trying to get the hang of it. 2) The Wiimote sometimes doesn’t register your moves even when you do them correctly, and counts them as a “miss” during your routine. 3) So far besides checking my weight, I haven’t been able to figure out how else to use the Balance Board for actual workout routines.
Overall it is a lot of fun, and you will be surprised just how much you sweat. Trust me, you will feel like you did a full cardio workout and then some when you are done. The chick in the video below says you won’t even realize how much you are sweating, but she’s totally lying, yo. You will, because if you are anything like me, it will be a lot. Feel it, feel it.
Now that you’ve read my review and have seen a little bit of the game in action, wouldn’t you like to win your very own copy of Gold’s Gym Dance Workout? Of course you would! Simply browse their site and tell me something you like or learned and why you’d like to win a copy of the game. (mandatory). To receive extra entries:
1) Follow me, @laurie_pooh, and @UbiSoft on Twitter and send the following message:
I entered to win Gold’s Gym Dance Workout from @UbiSoft and @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/DanceWorkout
2) Follow my blog using the Google Connect in my sidebar to the right.
3) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.
U.S and Canada only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around August 30. You must leave a comment letting me something you learned from the website and why you’d like to win, as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!
| Disclosure: I was selected by Ubisoft and Clever Girls Collective to be part of the Ubisoft Champions social media program. I am compensated for my participation in this program, but my reviews are solely my own and represent my honest opinions. Ubisoft and Clever Girls Collective promote Blog With Integrity. |  |
Topics: Giveaways | 87 Comments »
I saw this game in the store the other day and it caught my eye. I didn’t realize that it was compatible with my wii board. That alone is worth it! Well, that and the calorie burn!
Posted by: MarieI learned its got some great songs and fun games. Would have a lot of play and wouldn’t get tired of this one
Posted by: Lorilooks fun instead of just working out
Posted by: andySalsa, Samba, Rumba, Flamenco, Reggaeton and Meringue! That’s some serious boogie action!
Posted by: Susan R.I’m a google follower!
Posted by: Susan R.I follow on Twitter and I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/jemr2/status/22150517123
Posted by: Susan R.I like that it targets specific muscle groups
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I would like to win this to help me lose weight.
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Posted by: Rebecca GrahamLove the dance options. I would love it to get some exercise in without leaving the home.
Posted by: Adrienne GordonI learned that it targets specific muscle groups, I want to win because I am having baby 2 in a few months and when im done I want to get back in shape fast! safe… but fast!
Posted by: JenI just this advertised the other day. It looks like so much fun and I love Salsa dancing and this has Salsa in it so this would be perfect for me!
Posted by: Shelley MitchellI learned it includes I Will Survive (although calling it a current hit is stretching it unless it’s a new mix). I’d like to win a copy because I need something to break up the Sweatin’ to the Oldies routine!
Posted by: LimMy favorite feature is the Latin inspired boxing workout. Looks awesome! I would like to win Gold’s Gym Dance Workout because the Golds Gym Cardio Workout is the best ftiness game out there and I am sure this will be the same. I lost quite a bit of weight (40 lbs) doing Golds Gym Cardio last year. I would love to keep on getting fit and this game looks like it really gets you moving and burning.
Posted by: StephI follow you both and tweeted (mnsteph):
http://twitter.com/mnsteph/status/22185997140
Posted by: StephI like that this game supports two players.
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Posted by: 409copeI follow through google friend.
Posted by: 409copeI am a subscriber.
Posted by: 409copeI like that it targets various muscle groups etc…It would help me get motivated to move!
Posted by: Monique RizzoThanks for the chance.
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I learned that there are a variety of dance options. I would love this because I need to lose weight but get more with traditional exercies.
Posted by: Melissa M.i learned that you can dance to popular songs, learn new choreography, and play mini-games that will whip you into shape in no time, and I want to win so that my daughter and I can work out together – she loves to dance and I need to be more active
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Posted by: Sarah HirschYou can create your own program or it will do one for you! This looks like so much fun! Especially with a group of GF’s
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Posted by: KatherineI learned that there are mini games to target specific muscles groups. I would love to win this because I get bored with just walking for my exercise.
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I love that it keeps track of the BMI, I got the Wii to help me get inn shape and stay in shape so it’s important to me to stay on top of those numbers. I was looking for something new for this fall/winter to keep me motivated and help me sculpt myself, this would be perfect!
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I learned that the game has boxing kangaroos! That looks way cool!
I would love to win because I love to dance and really need to work on getting back in shape!
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I learned the game has mini-games for specific muscles. I would like to win because I like to dance and this would be fun for me.
Posted by: LandyI learned this game has boxing in it and I would love to try that. Thanks!
Posted by: Darlene WrightI tweeted @lefty22 Thanks!
Posted by: Darlene Wrightleaned it keeps track of the BMI, great idea
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Posted by: Huguette EnglishGreat prize
Posted by: evelynI want a copy to start excercising I like that it supports 2 players so I can do it with DD
Posted by: Joy BennettI learned that you can build your own circuit program! I want this because it won’t seem like working out – it’ll be fun!
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Posted by: Sarah ZThanks
I like that it can be played with two players at once and that there are mini games that target specific muscle groups. I would love to win this because I could use some more exercise and this sounds like a great fun way to get some.
Posted by: Jenn S.I learned that you can play with a friend and that the game will actually track your daily progress towards your goals. I would like to win this because I haven’t gotten to play any of the fitness games for the Wii yet.
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Posted by: Shaun ConwayI loved the mini games that they showed on the video clip – they look so fun! I want to win because I work out with my Wii all the time but need a better cardio workout than my other games give.
Posted by: Kimberly MI’m always looking for fun workouts and this looks like a blast, thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Angela WinesburgI like that it can be played by two players, has some awesome music and the circuit program is sweet! I want this so I can work on getting into shape and burn off some stress along with calories
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Posted by: Huguette Englishlike that it supports more then one player since hubby is really need to lose some weight and we could do this together and I want to win this because we can workout together and this is something both of us can do
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I have learned that the game features hit songs to keep you moving and motivated!
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Posted by: Michelle Bi like the mini games it has and i think it would be a great way to switch up my workout
Posted by: KimI would like to win this because it a great fun way to work out
Posted by: Michelle BI’d love to win this because it looks like a lot of fun and I need to start exercising lol!
Posted by: Nicole GreeneI follow via Google connect
Posted by: Nicole GreeneI would love to win this because it seems like a fun way to get into shape.
Posted by: Sharon HowellI learned, “The game supports two players so you can even dance the calories away with a friend!” That is awesome! Working out with a friend always helps me stay motivated.
Posted by: heatherzillaI like that it has dances and mini games that target a specific group of muscles.
This would be great for me and my daughters to exercise and have fun together.
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Posted by: Jill Myrickthis game looks good!
Posted by: Pamela DeanI learned that it targets specific muscle groups and I’d like to win this because it looks like a fun way to exercise
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Posted by: Susan SmithI learned that the Mini-Games Target Specific Muscle Groups.
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Posted by: Stacey's AVONits a 2 player game!!
Posted by: Miranda WardI like that you can work different parts of your body. It looks so fun!
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Posted by: ChrysaThe dance workout game looks like it would be fun withough realizing you are workign out. I would love to win it because right now I am bored with my wii fit board and never use it but I think I would with this game.
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Posted by: Kerrie MayansI learned that it has a Latin inspired boxing workout and I would love to win this because it looks like a lot of fun! I’d love to get the booyfriend up and shaking his butt to the wrkout with me
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Posted by: AmberI like the idea the creators of this came up with to get people to forget they are working out because they are having so much fun dancing. I would like to win this for my mom. She got a wii to help her get in shape and I think she would have fun with this.
Posted by: StephanieI follow you with google friend connect.
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Posted by: StephanieI would like to win a copy of this game as I’m always on the hunt for ways to mix up my workout routine.
Posted by: SandI like that it can be played with two players at once.. and it looks like fun!
Posted by: GiannaHi Sarah, Congratulations! You have been randomly selected as the winner of Gold’s Gym Dance Workout for Wii from La Vie de Laurie (http://laviedelaurie.com). Please respond within 48 hours with your full name and mailing address so that the sponsor can ship your prize. Unfortunately if I do not hear from you by then, I will be required to draw another winner. Congrats again, and I hope you enjoy the game! – Laurie
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