{"id":8894,"date":"2012-11-21T08:44:42","date_gmt":"2012-11-21T01:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=8894"},"modified":"2012-11-21T08:44:42","modified_gmt":"2012-11-21T01:44:42","slug":"my-personal-nike-trainer-in-my-family-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/my-personal-nike-trainer-in-my-family-room\/","title":{"rendered":"My Personal Nike Trainer in My Family Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Lori Cunningham (@wellconnectdmom)<\/span><\/p>\n

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When Microsoft asked if I was interested in\u00a0taking\u00a0part of a 30 workout day challenge using the new Nike + Kinect Training game, I jumped at the opportunity. \u00a0I love fitness and even though I haven’t formerly worked out in a gym for one year (I used to do a high intensity extreme\u00a0boot camp\u00a03 days a week), I have been walking 50 minutes 4-5 times a week, complete\u00a0with\u00a0hills. \u00a0I have also been enjoying my Zumba class in the mornings in my family room 2 days a week\u00a0with\u00a0Zumba Fitness<\/a>. \u00a0Zumba is fun but I know I need to strengthen up and tone up my muscles, especially my arms and core, so as of last week, I started Nike + Kinect Training. \u00a0Yeah me!<\/p>\n

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Nike + Kinect Training uses Nike trainers who help train professional athletes to teach you the basics and coach you. \u00a0You can choose either a male or female trainer. \u00a0I chose the female, Marie Purvis, who is\u00a0depicted\u00a0in the game in the picture below.
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As you can see above, I selected the workout days I intend to use the Nike+ Kinect Training on. \u00a0It comes preset at 3 days, however, I changed it to Tuesdays and Thursdays for me.<\/p>\n

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Having the Right Form<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Kinect sensor helps to identify when you are doing an exercise wrong and the game instructs you to get your form right. \u00a0I love this feature. \u00a0Even in my\u00a0boot camp, I didn’t receive this type of personal training.<\/p>\n

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Nike Fuel Print<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Before I could begin, the game had me go through a series of exercises to determine my Nike Fuel Print. \u00a0The Nike Fuel Print determines your fitness level and Athleticism ability. \u00a0I did push ups, running in place, balance exercises, jumping jacks, and a number of other exercises so Nike + could evaluate my balance, endurance, strength, and more.<\/p>\n

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My Fuel Print came out to 45\/50 which means I scored 45 in Fitness and 50 in\u00a0Athleticism. \u00a0This score means more when you compare it to others my age in the community. \u00a0The average Athleticism for women aged 40-49 is 21, so I guess that means my athletic ability is a pretty good score. \u00a0Athleticism has to do\u00a0with\u00a0speed, power, agility, reaction and quickness.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0It looks like I’m in the 86th\u00a0percentile\u00a0for my age range in Fitness which measures\u00a0endurance, flexibility, and strength. \u00a0So even though 45 seems low, I guess it’s not so bad.<\/p>\n

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Just for kicks, I compared myself against women in the Nike + Kinect Community, aged 20-29. \u00a0Hmmm, I’m feeling pretty good now!<\/p>\n

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After my assessment and determining my strengths and weakness through the Nike + Fuel Print, Nike + Kinect Training went through all the available drills and selected the key drills I need to work on in my workouts. \u00a0Every time I turn on Nike + Kinect Training, I will be given a different workout based on my level and goals. \u00a0My goal is to lose weight and tone. \u00a0So much of my workouts will have cardio in them.<\/p>\n

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I was too busy working out to take pictures of the workout itself, so I found a video online that shows you more of how Nike + Kinect Training works:<\/p>\n