Zumba Workout Becomes New Video Game

By Michael Lopez

Remember the Zumba craze from a few years back? You know, the cardio steps and lifts centered around kumbia, salsa, and reggaeton music? Well now it’s become part of the video game world, with the brand new Zumba Fitness set to hit shelves this month!

Image : Zumba Fitness

Created for the Wii, Xbox, and Playstation 3, Zumba Fitness will allow players to use their motion controllers to interact with movements they see onscreen. Similar to Dance Central and the upcoming Michael Jackson game, it’s all focused on the music. There will be an interactive dancer onscreen instructing you to follow their every move (no matter how fast the pace).

One of the more challenging aspects will be trying to make your character keep their neon green color throughout the steps. The more you are in synch with the moves, the brighter you will shine. But make a mistake and your color will turn bright red, indicating danger and even elimination.

Of course that’s just one setting. There is also a straight workout mode, focused strictly on shedding the pounds. And there is supposed to be some multiplayer action too, in which you can compete for the top Zumba prize between your friends. Not a bad way to keep in shape…and have some fun!

Zumba Fitness arrives in stores on November 18.

Source: [Gamespot]

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Tags Dance, Hot Stuff, Música, video games, Xbox, Zumba, Zumba Fitness