Wii Fit is fantastic, we’re all agreed on that fact here, but if you fancy something a little more strenuous then fitness guru Jillian Michaels Balance Board friendly ‘Fitness Ultimatum 2009′ could just be the game for you. This title should be of interest to anyone who enjoys the more serious ‘work-out’ aspects of the Wii Fit and doesn’t mind being taken to boot camp to reach ‘their own personal fitness goals.’ Not widely known over in the UK, Jillian (with a J) Michaels is however a big name in the US, she is the star of NBC’s reality show ‘The Biggest Loser’, and believes that “This type of product will be instrumental in revolutionizing the fitness industry and will help combat the childhood obesity epidemic.”

It all sounds pretty encouraging so what exactly does the game consist of? The game includes Weight Loss, Strength Training, Intervals and Hill Climbing Modes, with each workout comes with three difficulty levels (light, medium and hard) and just so you’ve been warned a workout can last as long as 60 minutes!  

The Balance Board is used for a variety of tasks and in conjunction with the motion controller allows you to partake in such challenges as crossing monkey bars, climbing ladders and rowing.

And if you are starting to think that this looks like all work and no play, then don’t worry as your efforts will be rewarded with a selection of ‘lifestyle and fitness video tips’ which are hosted by the lady herself, these can be unlocked as you progress through the game. And in common with the relatively easy going Wii Fit you will be able to monitor your progress via a series of charts which illustrate calories burned and your workout intensity! The game is out in the US and available from Amazon.com, it’s scheduled for a UK release on April 1, 2009 – Amazon are taking pre-orders now. Click on the image below to be taken to their page: