Get EA Sports Active

ea-sports-activeIf you’ve spent any time at all on twitter in the past weeks, you couldn’t help but notice the tweets about EA Sports Active and the 30-Day Challengers. It is a new wii game from EA Sports.

From the moment I heard about the game, I. Had. To. Have. It. To find out how I got EA Sports Active AND why I am a nut when it comes to getting the thing that many would consider unattainable, read this: Got EA Sports Active

My obsessive compulsive-ness garnered me 3 copies of the game. No, that’s not a typo. I got one to keep, one to give away at a house party (post to follow), and one to give away to a lucky reader of mine. It could be you!

I’m hosting a giveaway for a brand spanking new game on my newly redesigned site. Still have a few tweaks to do here and there with the redesign, but I sigh sweetly when I log on to this site. If you are here for the first time I hope you come back and visit. I’ll have more giveaways to come in the next few weeks.

But, back to EA Sports Active… I love this game and it is not because I got a free copy. Nope. I love this game because I sweat buckets when I work out. I’ve been doing the treadmill/elliptical/rowing machine thing for months if not two years at my local health club and I never sweat like this. I’m talking sweating through a t-shirt sweat.

The workout is something I have never done before. Well, to be honest I did buy a Kathy Smith video (have I mentioned that I am an old fogey mom?) from Borders when my oldest was a baby in an attempt to lose baby weight. The concept was a good one, but the reality was that the TV was either off OR on Sesame Street and the Teletubbies. I just never got around to exercising at home until now.

EA Sports Active is a wii game where you customize your character. You can participate in various exercises guided by an on-screen trainer — a guy or girl of your choice. I chose a girl trainer. She is very supportive and encouraging. My fave activities — in-line skating, kickboxing, and running. There is a 30-day challenge workout, which I tried for about a week, but I prefer to pick the exercises that I know I will do rather than half-heartedly do a workout routine.

If you want to win a copy of EA Sports Active, here’s what you can do. Don’t forget to leave an e-mail address so that I can contact you.

1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite exercise. One entry.

2. Subscribe to this blog by feed reader. Leave a comment. One entry.

3. Follow me on twitter. Leave a comment. One entry.

4. Tweet about this giveaway using this tweet: Get in shape this summer with #easportsactive. Win a free copy from @musingsfromme http://tinyurl.com/mhb5zh. Leave a comment. One entry.

Not sure you will win a copy. Want a copy right away? Go to Amazon.com

Giveaway open to U.S. residents only. You must include an e-mail address in order to be considered for the giveaway. Giveaway ends: June 25, 2009 at 11:59 p.m.

93 comments for “Get EA Sports Active

  1. emily l
    June 22, 2009 at 12:38 am

    I love swimming. 🙂

  2. Carolina
    June 22, 2009 at 10:14 am

    Chasing my kids around the yard is my favorite exercise!

  3. charlene gormley
    June 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    I need to work out desperately, I am so weak! I need some serious motivation, though.

  4. charlene gormley
    June 22, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I subscribe to the blog

  5. charlene gormley
    June 22, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I follow you on twitter

  6. charlene gormley
    June 22, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I am tweeting this on Twitter.
    My name is Shaklee2
    This is such a great giveaway!

  7. Deb
    June 22, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    I’m a walker! (I’m off to tweet now!)

  8. Amy
    June 22, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    Um, running while being chased? Bending over to pick up the candy I dropped? What I’m trying to say is that I need this game!

  9. Delphine
    June 22, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    I follow you on twitter: http://twitter.com/blogathomemom

  10. Delphine
    June 22, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    My favorite form of exercise is walking but since I need to lose weight, jumping around, running/walking does the trick much better. This would be very exciting to win!

  11. Delphine
    June 22, 2009 at 5:25 pm
  12. Christy M.
    June 22, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Does drinking coffee count as exercise? No. Shoot. Okay, I really enjoy (did I just say that?) my Wii Fit and would love to try the EA Sports Active!

    Thanks for the great giveaway!!!

  13. Christy M.
    June 22, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    Just RT!

    I’m @reallifeadv 🙂

  14. Mandie
    June 23, 2009 at 12:24 am

    My favorite exercise is step aerobics.
    mama(dot)bear(at)rocketmail(dot)com

  15. Mandie
    June 23, 2009 at 12:26 am

    I subscribed to your blog.
    mama.bear(at)rocketmail(dot)com

  16. Mandie
    June 23, 2009 at 12:27 am

    I already follow you on twitter. MrsMomNY

  17. Mandie
    June 23, 2009 at 12:31 am

    I just tweeted about this giveaway.
    http://twitter.com/MrsMomNY/status/2290136498

    Mandie

  18. Lisa
    June 23, 2009 at 9:44 am

    I love kickboxing! And I would love to try out the EAS because it’s difficult to get out of the house with all 3 kids.

  19. sue
    June 23, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    I totally love the eliptical machine at the gym. I don’t have a ton of time to devote to working out and 30 min on that thing makes me sweat!

  20. sue
    June 23, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    I already follow you on twitter as @spbray

    http://twitter.com/spbray

  21. Sarah
    June 23, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    Pretty cool post. I just came by your site and wanted to say
    that I’ve really enjoyed browsing your posts. Any way
    I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!

  22. Ainssa Mayhew
    June 24, 2009 at 10:39 am

    My favorite all time exercise is Pilates..oh my holy soreness, but it sculpted my body in no time. Have found a great place to start it again, so I can’t wait, but with the kids and time issues, the this game would be a great way for me to participate WITH my kids.

  23. Kimberli
    June 24, 2009 at 10:53 am

    I am loving my Flexxation DVD by Amy Cheryl.

  24. Christi E.
    June 24, 2009 at 11:17 am

    My favorite exercise is dancing or something equally entertaining. I hate being bored.

  25. Christi E.
    June 24, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I just tweeted about this giveaway @christievangelo

  26. Christi E.
    June 24, 2009 at 11:19 am

    I am also now following you on twitter…. @christievangelo

  27. Jeremy
    June 24, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    swimming or biking – i never understood running though – that was always punishment for making a mistake in other sports…

  28. Dado
    June 24, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    I’m I the only one that likes golfing? It’s about all my knees can take!

  29. Dado
    June 24, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    Am I the only one that likes golfing? It’s about all my knees can take!

  30. Grace F
    June 24, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    My favorite exercise is bodyweight or weighted (dumbells on hand) squats!

  31. Grace F
    June 24, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    I’ve subscribed via Bloglines

  32. Grace F
    June 24, 2009 at 11:06 pm
  33. Grace F
    June 24, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    I follow you on Twitter. I am @sandierpastures
    (not from the US but will provide US address if I win! – yeah, I am that desperate for this Wii game!)

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  35. Juliana
    June 25, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    Right now, I am very into walking/running on the treadmill.

  36. Juliana
    June 25, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    I just subscribed to you using my Google Reader.

  37. Juliana
    June 25, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    I’m following you on Twitter! @juliana_designs

  38. Juliana
    June 25, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    And I just tweeted about it!

  39. Laura
    June 25, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    I’ve been exercising with Wii Fit for several weeks and love it but really want EA Active. My favorite exercise is running, but I can no longer run outdoors thanks to knee problems.

  40. Laura
    June 25, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I’m following you on Twitter. I’m @Laura_Bush.

  41. Laura
    June 25, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I subscribed to your blog in Google Reader.

  42. Laura
    June 25, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    I Tweeted the message @Laura_Bush

  43. Toni
    June 25, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    My favorite workout is the eliptical and weighted squats

  44. Toni
    June 25, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    I follow you on twitter I am totally_toni

  45. Toni
    June 25, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    I subscribe to your feed 🙂

  46. Toni
    June 25, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    I tweeted 🙂 http://twitter.com/Totally_Toni/status/2331271680

    tpatton5 at gmail dot com (i forgot to leave it in my other comments but my blog links to it)

  47. Janine (@twincident)
    June 25, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    Right now my favorite exercise is walking when it cools down at night!

  48. Janine (@twincident)
    June 25, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    I subscribe in google reader!

  49. Janine (@twincident)
    June 25, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    I follow you on Twitter (@twincident)

  50. Janine (@twincident)
    June 25, 2009 at 4:19 pm
  51. Heather
    June 25, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    I really like to run!

  52. Heather
    June 25, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    I am subscribed to your blog!

  53. Heather
    June 25, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    I follow you on twitter.

  54. Heather
    June 25, 2009 at 5:36 pm
  55. Danielle E.
    June 25, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    My favorite exercise is walking.

  56. Danielle E.
    June 25, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    I subscribe in google reader.

  57. Danielle E.
    June 25, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    I follow on twitter. drellis500

  58. Danielle E.
    June 25, 2009 at 7:10 pm
  59. Donna Turner
    June 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    My favorite exercise is swimming aerobics.
    Princess08181985 (@) hotmail.com

  60. Susan Marina Brown Lane
    June 25, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    Swimming is my Favorite! Thank you for the giveaway! lanemarinab@aol.com

  61. Susan Marina Brown Lane
    June 25, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    I’ve subscribed via Google Reader! lanemarinab@aol.com

  62. Susan Marina Brown Lane
    June 25, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    I Follow you on Twitter! (Marinalane)

  63. Susan Marina Brown Lane
    June 25, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    Tweeted! (Marinalane) lanemarinab@aol.com

  64. Donna Turner
    June 25, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    I am following through google reader.

  65. TwinHappyJen
    June 25, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    I would have to say that dancing is my favorite form of exercise… because it doesn’t feel like work 🙂 That or hiking… anything I can get lost in the activity and not think about the effort I’m putting forth is great!

  66. Stacie
    June 25, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    My favorite exercise is the free style step aerobics on the Wii Fit

  67. TwinHappyJen
    June 25, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    I follow you on Twitter! (@TwinHappyJen)

  68. Stacie
    June 25, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    I follow you on twitter as a49erfangirl

  69. Stacie
    June 25, 2009 at 11:03 pm
  70. TwinHappyJen
    June 25, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway here: http://twitter.com/TwinHappyJen/statuses/2338149572

  71. katrina v
    June 25, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    My favorite exercise is pilates 🙂

  72. katrina v
    June 25, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    Subscribed via RSS.

  73. Stephanie's Mommy Brain
    June 25, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    My favorite exercise is walking. If the rain would ever quit here in Rhode Island I just might be able go for a walk!

  74. Stephanie's Mommy Brain
    June 25, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    following on Twitter (@stephmommybrain)

  75. katrina v
    June 25, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    Following on Twitter.

  76. Stephanie's Mommy Brain
    June 25, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    Tweeted!! (@stephmommybrain)

  77. Stephanie's Mommy Brain
    June 25, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    Walking is my favorite exercise.

  78. katrina v
    June 25, 2009 at 11:29 pm
  79. Therese
    June 25, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    I love swimming

  80. Therese
    June 25, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    I am @tlockemy and I already follow you on twitter

  81. Therese
    June 25, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    I just subscribed to your feed.

  82. Therese
    June 25, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    I tweeted about it 🙂

  83. Erin
    June 25, 2009 at 11:43 pm

    I love to walk

  84. Erin
    June 25, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    I subscribe.

    thingsmomslike at gmail dot com

  85. Erin
    June 25, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    Following you on Twitter
    @thingsmomslike

  86. Erin
    June 25, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    Tweeted it!
    @thingsmomslike

  87. Stimey
    June 25, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Ooooh, want, want, want!

    My favorite exercises are ab exercises. I love the stomach burn. I know. It’s weird.

  88. Julia
    June 26, 2009 at 12:16 am

    My favorite exercise is anything that I can stay in the air conditioning for!

  89. Kristen M.
    June 26, 2009 at 1:33 am

    My favorite exercise is hiking.

  90. Kristen M.
    June 26, 2009 at 1:34 am

    I subscribed by reader. (P.S. It’s only 10:33pm in my time zone (PST) do I make the cut?)

  91. Michael
    June 26, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Hey, have you seen this news article?
    New details about Michael Jackson’s Death Emerge
    I was wondering if you were going to blog about this…

  92. Jenna Z
    June 26, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    I LOVE Zumba! We have Zumba three days a week at our gym and I always try to make it to at least one!

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    June 30, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    Cool post, just subscribed.

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