Review: Gold's Gym Cardio Workout [Wii Game]

I've had the Gold's Gym Cardio Workout game for Wii for a year and a half. I used it once in May 2010, and I guess I just didn't see the benefit of it.  Yesterday, I wasn't able to get outside to take my walk, so I put on the game and gave it a try.

I started off in a boxer shuffle and then did a series of punches. There were several different punching combinations, some harder than others. I started off with the easy stuff...6 minutes of jab, cross. Then I went into 6 minutes of jab, cross, hook. Finally, I did 12 minutes of jab, cross, hook, uppercut. I did a total of 25 minutes, maintaining the boxer shuffle throughout the entire time.

After 25 minutes, I was soaking wet with sweat! I haven't sweat like that in a long time. I had sweat dripping from my forehead and my clothes were soaked. I was huffing and puffing. I had no idea I could get this kind of a workout from this game!

24 + hours after doing this, in addition to my strength training, I am sore. My arms and shoulders hurt! Again, I had no idea this game could give me such a great workout! When I put the game in, I was expecting to be able to just move around a little and get some exercise in. I did not expect to sweat like a pig and be sore the next day! It was a lot like some of the workouts we do in karate. I can totally see this game helping me become better at karate. It will give me the practice I need with punches, accuracy, speed, etc.

I think when I first used this game, I expected that it was going to be more than just a boxing-type workout. I was pretty disappointed when I turned it on for the first time and realized there wasn't much to it other than boxing. There are a few other exercises you can unlock. After using the game yesterday and getting such an awesome workout, I am no longer disappointed. I'm actually looking forward to playing it tomorrow!