let I preface this with I have be a Sims player since its origional incarnation with Maxis . since ea take over I have be sorely disapoint . the relevance here be I be by no mean a ea fan . origionally I want to get Wii Fit Plus , but do not have the 90 $ for for the board and everything . my daughter and I enjoy play the Sports game that come with the Wii . however , I buy the Wii for its exercise aspect and the Sports game be not cut it for I . so , I look around and decide to try ea Sports active : more workout . the Wii board be optional , but I do reccomend get the ea active accessory pack if you do not have the leg band . I have be pleasantly surprise . the control be very well design and easy to use . I really like that for the sport activity -lrb- i.e. water skiing -rrb- there be a video tutorial with a real person go through how to use the wii-mote and engage in the activity . the second time through it give you a option to review the tutorial or go right into the activity . which be nice since you ar not stick wait for the tutorial to finish . also , the next time you do the workout you can view the tutorial or skip it . if like I , you have physiological issue which make some activite difficult or impossible you can skip they without some kind of ` penalty ' . you can create you own workout or select one of a wide variety of preset workout to do . now , I mention my daughter . she turn six in March . the video tutorial be super helpful for she . she be able to participate with minimual fustration at learn the wii-mote and how to engage in the sport activity . she thuroughly enjoy the island workout we do . anybody with a younger child know how difficult it can be keep they actively engage . the island workout combine exercise technique and a variety of sport in a way that keep she interested for the entire 35 minute we work out . we both like the journal and its various atribute . specifically she like watch the graph populate and be tickle to get a trophy . I like the calander and its customizability . when we finish we initial workout my daughter look at I and say ` Mommy , can we do another one ? ' I would definately reccomend this product to anyone look for a exercise game for thier Wii , whether it be for themselves or as a family activity . as a matter of fact , I already have reccomend it , lol . I be tell my best friend about it and she ask I where I get it and to e-mail she the link !