Xbox Fitness

 Xbox One
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 83
  3. Negative: 25 out of 83

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  1. UserExperienceS
    Feb 2, 2014
    3
    It has a lot of potential, but unfortunately the software is so frustratingly bad at determining proper form, you'll often find yourself having to do the motion absolutely incorrectly in order to get credit.

    Use it as a guide, but don't rely on it to be accurate.
  2. fearthereaper
    Jan 31, 2014
    4
    I really sucks that if you like Insanity, there is no way to access the whole program through Xbox Fitness. You are referred to the web to order the DVD, which is $120 and lacks the performance tracking of the Xbox Fitness version of the initial Plyometric Circuit episode. It's basically a series of trial versions for at home fitness programs, so don't get too attached to the gamificationI really sucks that if you like Insanity, there is no way to access the whole program through Xbox Fitness. You are referred to the web to order the DVD, which is $120 and lacks the performance tracking of the Xbox Fitness version of the initial Plyometric Circuit episode. It's basically a series of trial versions for at home fitness programs, so don't get too attached to the gamification features.… Expand
  3. PTElephant
    May 8, 2014
    3
    There are a few issues I noticed right away with this app. Overall, it's buggy and really no different than popping in a DVD.
    First of all, there isn't a way to sort by intensity and the Kinect doesn't seem to adjust to follow the player, so when you're doing floor exercises, it loses track of you, not counting the poses your doing. I tried two different routines - power yoga and cardio.    There are a few issues I noticed right away with this app. Overall, it's buggy and really no different than popping in a DVD.
    First of all, there isn't a way to sort by intensity and the Kinect doesn't seem to adjust to follow the player, so when you're doing floor exercises, it loses track of you, not counting the poses your doing. I tried two different routines - power yoga and cardio. While the routines do well to work the body, the Kinect didn't move to track the ground poses during the power yoga and while standing almost perfectly still, to drink water during the cardio, it gave me the highest rating of the routine along with a score multiplier. This was the most ridiculous part of the ordeal, as when I brought my knees to my chest in this same routine, it was in the red, reading, "Work your legs!" However, doing nothing, gave me the highest score of the session? Ah, the sweet inconsistency...
    This, by the way, was after struggling to get it to connect to the internet. While all the other apps were able to successfully connect, this one just wouldn't for some reason. While troubleshooting the issue, it even came to the point where it just simply wouldn't start the app at all. At another point, videos would start to load and stop, claiming again that it couldn't connect to the internet while everything else was working smoothly. I didn't even try the voice commands, but I think it's safe to assume the same level of consistency would apply.
    After all the bugs and issues with the connection, I've decided to just reconnect the 360 and go back to using Your Shape by Ubisoft. The exercises in that game were customizable, the Kinect followed the player, and it was easy to pick intensities that suited how you were feeling.
    XBox Fitness fails to provide a customizable experience and is really just a library of infomercial workouts that the Kinect can't seem to read properly. Yes, the workouts are intense, but it's silly to have the Kinect attached to this app when it reads inaction as successful and action as unsuccessful - or just not at all. For now, I'll just go back to Your Shape and wait on a version for the XBox One.    … Expand
  4. EdwardMCraven
    Jun 29, 2014
    3
    Xbox fitness could be a nice app. if the connect sensor worked properly. Too bad it doesn't so makes this application sub par. You can't do workouts unless you use sensor. The sensor is poor at best. Shame on Microsoft for introducing a connect sensor that bottom line doesn't live up to expectations. Feel like I wasted my money buying a system $200 more than systems without sensor.Xbox fitness could be a nice app. if the connect sensor worked properly. Too bad it doesn't so makes this application sub par. You can't do workouts unless you use sensor. The sensor is poor at best. Shame on Microsoft for introducing a connect sensor that bottom line doesn't live up to expectations. Feel like I wasted my money buying a system $200 more than systems without sensor. What a waste!!… Expand
  5. jaymond
    Mar 3, 2014
    3
    I'm really disappointed that more of the Fitness programs don't use the Heart Rate feature and that there is NO Yoga workouts at all. Also the workouts are not clearly sorted by difficulty or fitness level. The interface is also frustratingly difficult to navigate. Took me FOREVER to figure out how to turn on voice commands for Fitness and then, of course, they only work 50% of theI'm really disappointed that more of the Fitness programs don't use the Heart Rate feature and that there is NO Yoga workouts at all. Also the workouts are not clearly sorted by difficulty or fitness level. The interface is also frustratingly difficult to navigate. Took me FOREVER to figure out how to turn on voice commands for Fitness and then, of course, they only work 50% of the time, at best. This was the #1 reason I purchased an Xbox One and if it doesn't improve quickly I'm putting mine on Craigslist.… Expand

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jan 29, 2014
    70
    A range of free workouts, respected trainers and the instant feedback from the Kinect makes this an impressive all-round fitness programme.
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  2. NZGamer
    Dec 17, 2013
    80
    A fantastic app for anyone who wants get a bit more active.
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  3. COGconnected
    Dec 14, 2013
    85
    It might not be perfect but this is probably the most underrated “next-gen” feature I’ve seen on the new consoles. Xbox Fitness succeeds in “gamifying” its workouts like no fitness game before it.
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