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 more 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 just too much
work. Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is a fun way to start an exercise program.
With Dance Dance Revolution, kids, teens, and adults can find a way to stay motivated, exercise, and have more fun. DDR
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
with easy slow-paced songs. To get better, simply practice and 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 Dance Dance Revolution 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 'C' rating on a song, you can
set a goal to get a 'B' 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 dancing fun. Furthermore, it helps you strive to improve and keep
playing so you can beat your dance partner.
To play Dance Dance Revolution, check out local arcades and see if any of them has a DDR 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 Dance Revolution
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 dance pads will wear out. The best pads for expert players are
the metal dance pads. They have been designed to give more of that arcade
feel. They have greater durability and accuracy.
Derick Yung has descriptions of some specific Dance Dance Revolution dance pads at http://www.ddrdancepadreviews.bravehost.com/
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