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THQ has announced that UFC Personal Trainer will hit stores in June for Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation Move for PS3 and Wii. The Kinect version will feature exclusive voice command navigation and a full-body tracking system.
The new training title has been designed by the Nation Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) alongside leading MMA training experts Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez. According to THQ UFC Personal Trainer will includes exercises utilised by UFC fighters.
“UFC Personal Trainer delivers an authentic UFC fitness experience that is both fun and challenging while providing an intense workout,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. “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.”
“We are excited to join forces with THQ on the development of UFC Personal Trainer,” said UFC President Dana White. “We want to give fans the opportunity to train like their favourite UFC athletes, and this product will enable people around the world to learn and utilize exercises to get real results.”
Over 70 MMA and NASM-approved exercises will be included forming a total of 51 routines. The Kinect game will feature 9 bonus routines as well as exclusive branded equipment.
Ultimate Training Mode will see users hitting the mitts against a number of UFC personalities, with Kinect owners once again getting a bonus in the shape of exclusive fighters Dan Hardy, Frank Mir, Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian.
