I’ve had my ups and downs with exercise in the past. It seems like the older I get, the more I need to exercise and the less I want to. There are some things that I enjoy that are active, but they often depend on the weather, so if it’s raining, too hot or too cold, I’m not interested.
My husband and I belong to a gym, but I’m not there as often as I should be. The classes that I enjoy are mostly during my carpool hours or school volunteer shifts, so I’m stuck with the cardio machines. And although I would work out a couple of times a week, it wasn’t something I enjoyed. I waswaiting for that rush to kick in – when I’d be energized and excited about heading to the gym each day, but it just wasn’t happening.
So I was thrilled to finally find a way to make those cardio exercise machines more fun. It’s called Goji Play 2 by Blue Goji.
WHAT IS GOJI PLAY 2.0?
Goji Play 2 is an iOS and Android gaming system that combines the exercise of a fitness class or a good run with the fun and excitement of mobile gaming. Using Goji Play 2 on my tablet or smartphone, I’m able to make a 30-minute workout feel like 5 minutes of fun.
Goji Play comes with a set of portable game controllers that interact with the game app through Bluetooth. The game monitors how much I’m moving with motion sensing technology, and the game responds. If I’m going too slowly, the game will prompt me to get moving more or will slow my character down in the game, making it harder to do well.
Instead of dreading the monotony of an exercise machine, I feel challenged to move more so I can do better in the games. Goji Play turns my gym’s cardio machines into interactive video games!
HOW TO SET UP
Download the Goji Play 2 app (on iOS or Android) and sign up for the free account. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to set up a profile and then sync the Bluetooth with your account.
To start playing, take the Goji Play controllers and secure the magnetic straps around the handles of your cardio equipment wherever you would normally grip the machine. The controllers can be facing forward for pressing the buttons with your thumbs, or reverse-facing for pressing the buttons with your fingers. Login to the Goji Play 2 app on your device, follow the directions to sync the game with your device and you’re ready to play!
If you’d prefer to get active without an exercise machine, Goji Play 2 comes with two batons for hand-held playing. Just strap the controllers to the batons and login to get started.
TYPES OF PLAY
There are lots of different types of games to play on the Goji Play 2 app. We’ve been having a ball playing games like Kreature Krunch, Fisticuffs, and Smash the Blocks. There are games for every age, fitness level and type of game preference.
The controllers allow us to maneuver through the games, moving, jumping, swinging our arms, and more. As we move faster through the games, the characters move faster, gain strength and perform better, making it really challenging. At times when I’d normally find myself slowing down or stepping off of the machine, I’m now wanting to go faster, or win the match, or get through the next level. It can be really addictive!
TRACKING
It’s easy to track activity because Goji Play keeps a record of your workout. You can check to see how long you have played and worked out, how many steps you’ve taken and even how many calories you’ve burned. If you want to challenge another family member in a particular game, you can track the achievements and levels you’ve reached on all of the games.
GREAT FOR FAMILY
Exercise has changed for the entire family with Goji Play 2. Instead of seeing the kids lounging around all afternoon, I’m actually seeing them challenge each other in different games. And instead of dreading going to the gym, I have my Goji Play 2 in my gym bag ready to go. I’m finding that my work out passes so much more quickly and I’m actually enjoying myself. Imagine that!
DISCOUNT CODE
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This blog post was sponsored by Blue Goji but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
This is awesome. I get really bored with working out super easily, I’m going to have to give this a try.
What a great idea!
I would love to try it, the other way I can exercise if I am distracted by music or TV, I think this adds something on top of that.
This sounds like its very fun.
Wow this looks like allot of fun! I can see it being a good work out tool for me and my daughter!
This looks like fun for me and the kids!
That is so great! I bet it would make my workouts so much more fun and would pass the time quicker.
I would love to try this one! It sounds very fun!
This is really neat and a fun way to get moving
I’m not a gamer, but I think my kids would like this!
this is so neat!! if it helps a workout of faster then I def need it lol
I know I got too bored of treadmill, but something like this is perfect! It is fun and helps you want to stay really moving!
Now this is my type of workout!