THQ announced today that it’s bringing a new UFC fitness game to the Wii this June, with UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System. Designed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), with support from leading mixed martial arts (MMA) training experts Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez, who have all worked with renowned UFC fighters such as the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, current UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. The fitness routines and full programs included in UFC Personal Trainer are designed to deliver a challenging and motivating UFC fitness experience that includes the best and most effective exercises used by today’s renowned UFC fighters. Here’s Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ, talking about the game:
“UFC Personal Trainer delivers an authentic UFC fitness experience that is both fun and challenging while providing an intense workout. With the help of NASM and its Optimum Performance Training™ model, as well as the expertise of renowned MMA trainers Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez, we are developing an original, high impact product that will help people around the world set and achieve their personal fitness goals.”
Users will learn over 70 MMA and NASM-approved exercises, including moves from disciplines such as wrestling, kickboxing and Muay Thai, that are all designed to improve strength, endurance and conditioning through use in a variety of routines. The game will also provided additional guidance and encouragement* during your fitness journey by enabling users to select a goal and work with DellaGrotte, Jackson or Mendez for personalise instruction. Look for it to hit the stores for Wii this June.
