DDR School and FitnessDDR School and Fitness games combine music, video, and a dance pad controller which players use to spin, slide, dance and stomp their way to earning points. Most Dance Dance Revolution games have a Workout Mode which tracks the number of calories you burn while dancing. DDR can be a very good workout - at the higher levels of play, it's essentially the equivalent of fast step aerobics. It can be pretty hard to get a good workout at the lower levels, though . DDR Ultramix 3 is great - it has a lot of good music - new and old. And it really keeps you moving. DDR has become synonymies with Dance Dance Revolution more so today than with the memory chip (Double Data Rate), the previous meaning people associated with DDR. Now it seems that if you mention "DDR" in a crowd the majority of people in the group will start going on about their favorite dance revolution game stories. DDR is also one of those rare games that female gamers can easily get into since there is no gimmicky violence or sexist material; it's just a really fun party game. DDR universe rehashes several songs from ultramix and returns the annoying quest mode (which is unfortuantely how you unlock songs). To it's credit, the visuals are sharper, but look very similar to the xbox DDR games. DDR pads are like most consumer products - you can buy a cheap "soft" (not solid) pad at WalMart for $20, and it'll last three weeks. Or you can buy a metal Cobalt Flux pad for $300, and it'll last decades. DDR is Simon with music and feet, matching a predetermined pattern as well as you can. It tests reflexes, coordination, rhythm,and physical fitness -- but it is about as related to dancing as Pong is to table tennis . DDR units are found at arcades, movie theaters and amusement parks. They are usually surrounded by onlookers, befuddled by, its strobe lights and neon glow or enjoying a players performance. DDR isn't a magic bullet. DDR goes beyond ordinary video games that utilize a simple joystick or prop gun for the action. It requires players to participate with their entire body, resulting in an elevated heart-rate, increased circulation and use of many different muscle groups. DDR is a video game like no other! Your group will be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're exercising. DDR UNIVERSE2 is rated "E10+" by the ESRB and is available for an SRP of $69.99 for the video game and controller bundle. For more information, please visit www.konami.com. Dance Dance Revelution School and Fitness Classes usually consists of 8-10 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic activity, 15 minutes of floor work and toning, and then a cool down. During this low-impact workout you will keep one foot on the floor at all times. Classes are high in motivation, inspired by sports training, and are fueled by dynamic instructors and exciting music. BODYATTACK is one game that is a rapid calorie burner that delivers fast improvement in general endurance and an increase in overall body strength.
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