Microsoft Announce Kinect PlayFit, Free Download That Tracks Your Burned Calories

Microsoft have announced Kinect PlayFit. this free downloadable app is out now across the USA and coming to other regions soon. Kinect PlayFit keeps track of the calories burned across several Kinect games like Dance Central 2, Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 and Kinect Star Wars. the app has leaderboards so you can see how you rank against others across the world. there are also Avatar Awards and achievements to earn.

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Kinect for Xbox 360 is fun that’s good for you.

Tedious workouts? Forget about it! With Kinect for Xbox 360, you are the controller, allowing you to get your whole body moving. And with Kinect PlayFit, the Kinect fitness dashboard that aggregates and tracks the calories you burn playing your favorite Kinect games, you can participate in challenges and monitor your progress over time. It’s never been easier to work out and have fun, all in the comfort of your home.

Your workout your way.

With Kinect you can take advantage of the controller-free technology to customize your workout:

No controller, pad or other gadget to keep track of; just use your body and voice to take control

Kinect technology provides real-time feedback and form correction

Track your activity across and within Kinect titles, including calorie burn

Xbox LIVE downloadable content keep workouts fresh

Online communities keep you motivated

Fitness experiences for everyone.

Serious about your fitness goals? Want to break a sweat without realizing it? With Kinect you can engage in a variety of traditional fitness routines or simply have fun with your favorite games. And there’s something for everyone no matter your fitness level to get fit and stay active.

Exercise with a low impact on your wallet.

For a fraction of the cost of an annual gym membership you can break a sweat at home, and have access to Xbox 360 blockbuster gaming and controller-free entertainment, such as streaming movies, sporting events, music and more.* Xbox 360 owners pay a one-time cost of $149.99 to add Kinect; for new owners Xbox 360 with Kinect is just $299.99 or $99 with a new two-year Xbox LIVE Gold contract at $14.99 per month.** Kinect owners can customize their experience by investing in additional titles, each starting at $49.99.**

Kinect PlayFit is a new fitness dashboard that aggregates and tracks the calories you burn as you play a variety of Kinect games, from “Dance Central 2” to “Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012” to “Kinect Star Wars.”

Kinect PlayFit lets you view your personal stats over time and see leaderboards that show how you rank against Xbox LIVE members across the globe.  Get credit for the calories you burn while having fun with Kinect, and earn Kinect PlayFit Achievements, Gamerscore and Avatar Awards.

Kinect PlayFit inspires an active and healthy lifestyle through fun and play:

• First of Its Kind – This is the first ever fitness tracking application on a video game console.
• Social Motivation – Kinect PlayFit keeps it social with activity challenges, rankings on leaderboards and integration with the Xbox LIVE community to break a sweat together.
• Survey Says – According to a recent survey*nearly 75 percent of respondents believe that video games should include a component that encourages physical activity. Also, 70 percent said that physically active video games can complement or supplement traditional exercise.