Jillian Michaels suits up again on DS, Wii @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 12, 2009

News: Here second Fitness Ultimatum includes the DS in its 2010 incarnation.

Believe it or not, one of the best selling third-party games on the Wii is Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009, moving more than 600,000 copies since its October release. Never one to miss an opportunity, Majesco has announced that a sequel is in the works. Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 will coming to the Wii this Fall alongside the fitness trainer's first DS game, Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010. Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 will be developed by Collision Studios, while Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 will be developed by Mistic Software.

So what will the two games bring to the fitness table? Here's what Majesco had to say about the next two video games starring the host of The Biggest Loser:

Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 (Wii)
In Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010, players enter a Hell Week-style boot camp packed with new features and energetic workout modes that fully utilize the motion capabilities of the Wii Remote and the Wii Balance Board accessory. Under Jillian Michaels' expert guidance, players engage in lively one-on-one workouts featuring all-new core exercises in Cardio Training, Strength Training, and Balance Training superset routines.

The game features many new modes, including "Fitness Resolutions" and "Exercise with Jillian." In "Fitness Resolutions", players plan their routines for the next six months by creating a training calendar, while "Exercise with Jillian" gives players one-on-one time with a 3D avatar of Jillian Michaels that demonstrates pre-made or custom routines. In addition, major motion tracking improvements enable more accurate and precise exercise movements ensuring proper tempo and technique. Players tailor their workouts to their specific abilities by adjusting the game's difficulty level, and ensure a safe session with warm up and cool down exercises. For even more variety, players will workout in exotic locales like beaches and jungles, or challenge family and friends in multiplayer competitions.

Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 (DS)
Jillian Michaels makes her portable debut as she provides expert exercise advice to help players achieve their fitness goals anytime and anywhere through a personalized fitness program. Players adapt their workout experience to their individual abilities in two different modes: "Jillian's Training" and "My Training." In "Jillian's Training," players follow a pre-defined workout routine proposed by Jillian Michaels, while "My Training" allows players to customize their routines by specifying workout days and activities.

In the game, a 3D avatar of Jillian Michaels demonstrates exercises to ensure that players are maintaining proper form and pace. Players can also track their schedules, progress, and BMI through the innovative "My Diary" feature. With over a dozen real-world exercises and Jillian Michaels' tough love and supervision, Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 helps players develop good habits and provides beneficial advice on Diet, Health, and Wellness!