Review & giveaway - Zumba Fitness 2 for Wii -COMPETITION NOW CLOSED

Earlier this year I reviewed the first Zumba Fitness Wii game, and it went on to become an enormous chart topping best seller, shifting over 3 million copies. People are WILD about Zumba, and so, inevitably, a follow up has been released in the ubertoned shape of Zumba Fitness 2.

Priced around £25, it's only available on Wii. I was sent a copy to try out (and one to give away - see below for details), so I put on my finest Lycra and set forth on a fitness mission.

Basically, Zumba is shaking your ass aerobics. There's a bit of leaping from side to side involved, but mainly it's all about the rear guard action. So to play this game, you'll need room to do it- look around your living room and ask yourself: Can my bum shake big in this? If the answer is yes, then you can go to the Zumba party.

You can join in from any fitness level - if you're a bit out of puff, start by learning the moves or doing a single song routine only before you build up to a full class. For the more experienced Zumba-ites, there are routines from 20 to 60 minutes, or you can build your own routine by picking out your favourite tracks.

Your movements are tracked via a special belt (included in the pack) which lets you tuck the Wii controller next to your hip. But don't rely on this too much for accuracy - I was promoted to Zumba Legend after 3 songs, when I am really more of a Mince Pie Eating Legend, if truth be told.

One element I really liked about this release are the fact that the settings are much more fun this time - you're exercising everywhere from an LA nightclub to a Miami yacht. So much better than my sweat-smelly gym. It doesn't have fireworks either.

This release is great if you've eaten too many mince pies, get snowed in or simply prefer to exercise in the privacy of your own home. It's a shame it's not available for Xbox Kinect as it would be great for that format, but the word is that it may be available on Kinect next year. So for now, Nintendo Wii it is.

Here's an interesting peak into how Zumba Fitness 2 was made - plus, how serious are these game dudes? Lighten up guys and gals, it's meant to be a party. If you're saying something's exciting, no need to look like you've just been stabbed in the toe:

 

WIN A COPY OF ZUMBA FITNESS 2
I have one copy of Zumba Fitness 2 for Nintendo Wii to give away (UK residents only).

To enter - Leave a comment below telling me why you want it.

Entries close at midnight on Sunday 18th December, so hopefully the randomly-picked winner should get it in time to start their New Year fitness regime.

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Comments

[hayley davies]

I would like to win this because iv lost over 3 stone and I'm beginning to struggle losing anymore weight through diet. It looks fun, all my friends go but I've never been, would like to try in the comfort of my home before i went to a class.

[sharon]

I need help getting FIT for christmas or i will need more reindeers to pull my Sleigh!!

[Elizabeth Williams]

I would love to win this to help me get rid of my baby belly

[vicky morton]

I'd like to win this because I usually run and don't feel like it in this weather so need something fun to keep me fit!

[adrian price]

Well at the moment I`m a bit of a fat lad
and this makes me sad!
But with some Zumba for the Wii
-I could work out for Free!

[clair]

love this to try and get fit especially after indilging at xmas

[Angie]

I've never tried Zumba before but I would love to have a go!

[Karen Dixon]

to get fit and have something to start my new years resolution!!

[Sheila]

Simply because after Christmas over eating....its going to be the fab kick start I need!

[LORRAINE MALPAS]

NEED TO GET BACK IN SHAPE - MY BUM & TUM ARE A LITTLE ROTUND
ZUMBA WILL DO THE TRICK - HOPE I WIN

[Francesca Douglas]

My Fiance has joined Slimming World and lost over a stone and a half. He still wants to lose another 4 stone but has done extremely well, seeing as there is not much male moral support in the group, as they are all ladies! He has started finding it more difficult recently but does not want to go to the gym, as he's too embarrassed. If we were to win this Zumba Fitness 2 he would be able to exercise at home and would realise that not all exercise is a boring strain! He would be able to fit the exercise around his night shifts and persevere with his aim to get healthy. Plus I would of course have to give Zumba a go too...!

[Sarah Morhen]

would love to win this!! Constant battle fighting the fat, need more gym but can't afford that! Zumba 2 - exercise and fun, desperately need for this overweight mum!!

[Nicky Taylor]

i want to win because im unfit

[JacalynTurner]

I would love it because I am trying to lose 15 stone (due to illness which is now under control - yay) in the new year - I feel more determined than ever and I think that this would be perfect. I used to love to dance, and would love to dance myself fit again.

[Phillippa Russell]

I would love this game as it would help me edge myself into the new year fitness regime after an indulgent Christmas - I need to lose about 1 stone and I would rather begin to do this in the privacy of my own home as it will help build up my confidence

I have liked this blog on facebook :)

[Sue]

Would love to win because I know that I'm going make New year Resolutions about keepng fit and this would help me keep my resoluions. Usualy I give up but your review makes this sound like just what I need to succeed next year.

[Paula]

I would love to win this. I'd like to try Zumba, as everyone raves about it, but I'm too scared to go to a class as I am so unfit. This would be a perfect introduction & might just help me stick to my new year resolution!

[Gastric Bypass Man]

I think almost everybody wants to have this, and this would be a very ideal gift to give or receive this Christmas. It's really cool!