When the Wii was first unleashed, many people looked to it as something of a novelty, where all the additional physical movement made folks wonder whether they could use it as an exercise tool of sorts. While it is great to have some clean fun in the living room, we don’t think it should be used as a substitute for a real workout. Still, that has not stopped fitness celebrity star Jillian Michaels from rolling out her very own Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii to follow up on her previous blockbuster.

In Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii, players are immersed in an intense training session set on a gorgeous tropical island. Filled with Jillian’s exercises and routines along with her distinctive voice and likeness accompanying trainees every step of the way, the game provides immediate and accurate feedback that helps guide players for maximum results. Jillian leads her virtual clients through superset routines of Cardio and Strength Training exercises that include warm-ups and cool-downs, just like a real session with a personal trainer. In addition, players will benefit from helpful health tips and a customizable 6-month training calendar that ensures they stay motivated and focused on attaining their ultimate fitness goals.

Sounds pretty motivating, but I clearly don’t think a video game is going to get an established couch potato into a totally rigid training program. Chances are most folks would find the game to be boring after a while, trading it in for a new title from the Mario franchise or just letting the game gather dust somewhere on their shelves. If one were to be truly motivated to keep fit, there is nothing quite like hitting the gym or working out your own health and fitness program and carry it out in the real world instead of being in front of the TV. Still, if you’re looking at this to supplement your already active lifestyle, Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for Wii will retail for $39.99.

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