rutherford
Master Black Belt
http://www.us.playstation.com/Content/OGS/SCUS-97478/Site/
Ok. First, what is it? Well, there's a camera that hooks to your TV. And this camera watches you work out, and gives you immediate feedback in the form of these digital personal trainers.
There's a 12 week program that you can join up. It bases your workout on your fitness level, and uses the playstation's clock to chart your progress and yell at you if you're missing workouts.
Or, you can make your own training schedule, and I assume you can just jump into any of the workout "games". If skip the intro on the website I linked above, and then Select Zones, the Combat zone is particularly interesting for martial artists.
I assume that these games are designed for people in much the same manner as cardio kickboxing. But, it gets me thinking. I wonder how well the camera would work for a MA's personal style? Most of the games say you can use any strike you want. But, I doubt it will handle elbos, even.
But, how long before an actual MA training program gets translated into software like this? What impact do you think something like this could have? It seems like it'd be a step up from DVD training, if the camera can at least say, "Keep your guard up!"
Man, the world she is a changing. And, I can't say I always think it's for the good.
Ok. First, what is it? Well, there's a camera that hooks to your TV. And this camera watches you work out, and gives you immediate feedback in the form of these digital personal trainers.
There's a 12 week program that you can join up. It bases your workout on your fitness level, and uses the playstation's clock to chart your progress and yell at you if you're missing workouts.
Or, you can make your own training schedule, and I assume you can just jump into any of the workout "games". If skip the intro on the website I linked above, and then Select Zones, the Combat zone is particularly interesting for martial artists.
I assume that these games are designed for people in much the same manner as cardio kickboxing. But, it gets me thinking. I wonder how well the camera would work for a MA's personal style? Most of the games say you can use any strike you want. But, I doubt it will handle elbos, even.
But, how long before an actual MA training program gets translated into software like this? What impact do you think something like this could have? It seems like it'd be a step up from DVD training, if the camera can at least say, "Keep your guard up!"
Man, the world she is a changing. And, I can't say I always think it's for the good.
But i've really noticed the results really quickly, especially when i'm in my martial art class. (those warm up exercises that used to destroy me, are a cinche now!)
