People
may quit an exercise program due to a lack of motivation and goal
setting. An exercise program may feel like too much work. However, with
Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), kids, teens, and adults can find a way to
exercise and have more fun.
One of the main reasons people quit an exercise program is a lack of
motivation and goal setting. You may start an exercise program in hopes
of losing weight and becoming fit. However, as you continue exercising,
you may feel that you're putting in so much effort but gaining so
little. You become unmotivated because it's not worth it.
With Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), kids, teens, and adults can find a way to stay motivated, exercise, and have more fun. Dance Dance Revolution is a music game available on both console and arcade. You can choose
from a variety of energetic dance songs. As the song plays, you have to
step on a specific pattern of arrows in response to the song's beat.
Like most games, learning Dance Dance Revolution takes
practice. There is a range of tempos, song genres, and step
difficulties, so there is something for everyone. Beginners can start
off with easy slow-paced songs. To get better, simply practice,
practice, and practice. Become familiar with the songs. As you progress
you can gradually choose faster songs and more difficult step patterns.
With enough practice and persistence you'll gain stamina, become better
at foot-eye coordination, and have a better sense of rhythm.
Since the game grades you on how well you've played each song, it is
easy to set goals and stay motivated. For example, if you achieved a
'D' rating on a song, you can set a goal to get a 'C' rating in a
certain timeframe. If you failed a song, you can set a goal to pass
that song in a certain number of tries. Also, with a partner, you can
both play the same song and participate in some friendly competition.
This competition adds a great deal of fun. It helps you strive to
improve and keep playing so you can beat your dance partner.
To play Dance Dance Revolution, look for your local arcades and see if any of them has a Dance Dance Revolution arcade machine. If they don't, or you don't want to travel to an arcade, you can get a Dance Dance Revolution game for a console like Playstation, Playstation 2, or XBox. Of course,
you could play with a regular controller but then you wouldn't be
exercising (unless you consider finger manipulation exercising). To
experience the game the right way, you'll need a dance pad.
There are three main types of dance pads: soft thin pads, ignition
pads, and metal pads. Soft thin pads are flexible, made of plastic, and
wear out quickly. They tend to slip around a lot. I have to constantly
realign my soft thin pad while playing harder songs. If you simply want
to test out DDR, soft thin pads are great. Ignition pads are soft pads
which have a foam insert. The foam insert provides weight, durability,
and comfort. It feels different from the arcade but is easy to adapt
to. Like the soft thin pads, ignition pads will wear out. The best pads
for expert players are the metal pads. They have been designed to give
more of that arcade feel. They have greater durability and accuracy.
