Let’s face it these days not everyone has time to go to the gym for 2 hours a day to keep in shape.  By the time you get in your car, drive there, work out and drive home, you’ve already wasted precious hours out of your day. Gyms can also get extremely costly and in this economy one has to be wise about what financial expenses are most important to them. How many times do you say to yourself, “I want to get motivated about working out, but gym memberships are so expensive?” There’s also the concept of working out at home, but with distractions such as children, friends and the TV, getting motivated can be difficult. I am thinking that if you are looking into the HCG Diet that you are the type of person who doesn’t have time for lengthy workout sessions with a trainer or time consuming over complicated diet routines. I have been there, and when it came to losing weight and getting into my ideal shape, I wanted a quick fix. Let’s be honest most of us have far more important things that we would like to do in our lives, then spending all our time and energy on looking good.

I don’t know about you, but I am very much a kid at heart. Any excuse I can find to get in front of the TV and play video games, to me is a afternoon well spent! A few years back I purchased the Wii and Wii Fit. I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to both keep in shape and remain entertained as well. What I didn’t realize that after playing one game for a couple of hours, I would feel like I had been at the gym for a week straight! I found that a lot of the games I was playing targeted areas of my body I had never worked out before, and the results came far quicker too!

Over time the makers of the Wii, Xbox and PlayStation realized that people want to stay in shape, but also want to be entertained. The new trend of fitness video games highlights the aspects of both keeping fit and entertained, while eliminating the negative aspects of time and money wasted. You can now workout in your home for as long as you like. There is no driving to a gym, high costs or lengthy sessions that quickly diminish our interest. You now have the opportunity to enjoy countless hours with friends and family, all while having fun and keeping in shape as well! I think the thing that becomes so appealing to people is that they can tailor their workouts to their day. For example, you have a half hour to spare in your hectic day, so you decide to get in 30 minutes of yoga. Your kids come home from school and like most are seeking some entertainment; while you were hoping to get in a work out, why not incorporate the two. Simply pop in something fun and they can play while you get your workout on! Most parents would kill to get their children off the couch and being more active and keeping healthy! This world of technology now allows for you to get what you want out of your time and energy, without breaking the bank.

Below I have come up with a list of some great fitness games that will provide both you and your family with loads of entertainment, all while keeping up a healthy lifestyle. Not only will you get a peak at some of the best games on the market, I will also provide you a video link and brief description, so that you can decide if that particular game is right for you.

• Just Dance, Just Dance 2 and Just Dance 3 Nintendo Wii

• Dance Central Xbox Kinect

• NFL Training Camp Nintendo Wii

• Kinect Sports Xbox Kinect

• The Biggest Loser Nintendo Wii, Xbox Kinect

• Quick Yoga Training and Lets Yoga Nintendo DS

• Your Shape Nintendo Wii, Xbox Kinect

• Jillian Michael’s Fitness Ultimatum Nintendo Wii

• Celebrity Sports Showdown Nintendo Wii

• Active Life Outdoor Challenge Nintendo Wii