Burn Calories with Guitar Hero
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Guitar Hero has been the new rage in active video games. In fact, the modern classic rock has pulled an older age group into the gaming world. Many people have found Guitar Hero as a fun activity that doesn’t make you feel as guilty as hermitting in the basementplaying Halo 3. But many don’t realize that Guitar Hero is a decent calorie burner – for a video game at least.
I never thought of Guitar Hero as a cal-burner until a few days ago when I dusted off my plastic musical device and found myself sweating as I struggled to get through the Medium Level songs – I’m not very good.
Despite being in pretty good shape, after a few songs, I found that my forearms and fingers were pretty worn out and kinda hurt. The stupid blue button is so hard to get to with your pinky finger and then I always end up hitting the yellow and the tune gets all out of whack – I know you other non-skilled guitar hero players know what I’m talking about.
Isn’t it the best feeling when you get to those long notes where you just get to hold down the button and for a few seconds you look like you’re actually good?
I enjoy those moments because it gives me a chance to dance around and put on a show for the spectators – usually just a few friends sitting around sipping beers, but I’ve had an audience of up to five now (I know you’re impressed).
But all this time I’m burning calories by struggling to hit the keys and dancing around like an idiot. Note: I’m usually wearing nothing but boxers because I’m in the process of pre-gaming and getting ready to go out for the night – just to give you a better picture of the situation we’re discussing.
So if you have a PS3 instead of a Nintendo Wii, don’t think you’re stuck with a non-active device – Guitar Hero III will get you moving. Furthermore, Madden season is over and gradually dwindling (if you want to battle, my Madden ID is PAFECT – I’ll destroy you), so why not try out Guitar Hero III?
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on 3/27/2008
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