Zumba Fitness Rush - Xbox 360

Zumba Fitness, the entire line, offers a broad range of international dance styles as well as various different tunes, three minutes or longer. Personally, the demo for "Core" urged me into purchasing the disk, but when I saw "Rush", my initial choice of purchase, I had to get it and of course, it hadn't failed me at all, and in fact, leaves me quite surprised with the best cardio, fat-burning exercises available.With such artificial graphics of the trainers as well as a mini map of the trainee's movements stuck neatly in the bottom left corner, everything in the game is detailed but not eye-fooling or eye-scarring. Often times, these types of cardio games carry such horrible images of the trainer that it hurts just to stare at the screen such as the awfully hollowed thigh gap of that one dancer who obviously has never had one that leaves me quite at discomfort and that one guy with the drawn in six pack, which makes me unsure. Did they purposely choose men like this or did they paint these details over the model body. This isn't distracting, and because all the little avatars around the trainer perform the same action, it deceives you into thinking it truly is a live Zumba practice and that if you were to stop one second, you'd be missing out on all that fat burning, leaning process those other trainees were going through.Everything about this game is easy to get used to, and is the best fat burning cardio game there is for the XBOX 360 Kinect as arms and legs are both necessary to reach full potential in the final game scoring system. Individually, it makes for a fun and comfortable experience that girls and guys, from the age of 11 and higher can preform.Must I say, if you do perform these moves perfectly, euphoria will be triggered and all you'll be feeling is that nice burn, usually placed on the outer thighs as well as the butt and triceps. BEST FITNESS GAME EVER FOR FUN AND RESULTS. PERIOD

So after reading the negative reviews about the first incarnation of Zumba for Kinect, I was happy find that now people are saying that Zumba Fitness Rush is actually a GOOD game. I got a goldbox deal and with free shipping the game was mine for under $40, a great deal for something I can use to supplement (or in lieu of) the gym or other expensive DVD workout systems.I have played it twice and my plan this week is to alternate the mid length class workout (50 min) with the shorter length (20 min) each day. So clearly I like it. Basically, if you go right into class options, this game has you moving, dancing, 'doing Zumba' from second one. Because I own the Zumba DVDs, I was able to jump in but there were plenty of moves that were brand new so it took me a few tries to catch up here and there. Kind of like Dance Central, you are mirroring the main character (various Zumba instructors that you'll likely recognize if you'd done the DVDs) and there are people in the background who are also doing the moves. One reason why I'm giving this game 4 stars instead of 5 is that the 'preview' of the next move that comes up on the right side of the screen is NOT a full picture of what's to come. For example the next move might be a combination of a side squat, a foot slide, and then a semi-complicated salsa move but all you see in the preview is the initial squat and slide so you're like whaaaaaaaa? when they go into the next part. Now because I've always wanted to attend a 'live' Zumba class, I took this all in stride and thought it was a good challenge to just follow and catch up. However, I could see people brand new to Zumba getting quite frustrated with this. The learn it/training options are also substandard when compared to a game like Dance Central, which breaks down moves song by song- instead with this game you get to learn generic Samba, Merengue, or Cambia moves that will definitely be useful but don't correspond to an official workout option.Basically, my advice to Zumba people is- get this game now! For people who are unfamiliar, I would borrow the DVD from someone first or maybe attend some classes to make sure you like Zumba first.

I Zumba at a studio at least 2-3 times a week and this Zumba game is an amazing comperable experience. The game does a great job of breaking the moves down, but also allows advanced Zumba dancers to jump right in and get dancing. There are tons of new songs, new moves, and great graphics. If you Zumba you know you will work up quite the sweat all the while keeping a huge simpe on your face. Unlike the old game they dont have super long breaks between songs, so you keep your heart rate up your workout going. I'm so incredibly sore, and sweaty after I do this game - and feel i can trade the gym off with this game a few times a week. I also noticed if your are doing the opposite/wrong move, the camera focuses on that spot so you can view it from several angles.I also own dance central 1/2 as well as just dance 3 and this is way more fun and a better workout. I've even had some friends over to play this game with me and the dancing side-by-side scoring is accurate and easy for both people to use.This game is fantastic! Best Fitness Game on Xbox - Really what are you waiting for BUY it!