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The UFC is branching out into the fitness video game market with their upcoming joint release from THQ, UFC Personal Trainer, for the Xbox 360 Kinect, as well as Playstation Move and the Nintendo Wii. According to Thursday's press release for the game, it was designed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine with support from leading MMA trainers Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez, and "will deliver a challenging and motivating UFC fitness experience that includes the best and most effective exercises utilized by today's renowned 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 favorite UFC athletes, and this product will enable people around the world to learn and utilize exercises to get real results."
Check out a quick preview of the game below:
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