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Message |
Caitlin Hubbard
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Friday, October 21, 2005 - 7:04 am: |       |
If you are able to get DDR into your program would you? Are there other types of programs like or better than DDR? |
Meggie (Meg)
Junior Member
Username: Meg
Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2005 - 8:52 pm: | |
As a college student, my roomates and I just discovered DDR and I think it is a great idea to get that into the program. It gives me such a workout and even has a workout mode on it, not to mention it is a lot of fun. It could be costly though, because of all the games, the pads, PS2's, and televisions. |
Kim Eroh (Keroh)
Junior Member
Username: Keroh
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 2:07 pm: | |
I added DDR to our fitness room in a high school setting. It is a big hit and I'm always looking for new ways to get kids up and moving. |
Cindy Purola
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2005 - 8:19 am: | |
Keroh! How did you include it? What pads, console, software did you use? We have a new facility (school/community access) and I would love to get DDR into it. I've had a couple of kids who are not in PE classes, say they would buy a membership just to use the equipment. (or probably get their parents to buy the membership)(g) |
Paula Summit (Summit5)
Moderator
Username: Summit5
Post Number: 44
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2005 - 4:10 pm: | |
If you are going to incorporate DDR into your fitness room, be sure to purchase good equipment! I used the softpads and Playstation 2 with DDR with elementary kids, but it would never last with older kids or adults. I also use DDR for conditioning with my gymnastics team. Lots of fun. My family laughs at me...I use DDR for my aerobic activity. Ha ha. They are closet DDR users...
Check out http://www.hyperfit.com/hf2004/hf_home.php?TOPIC=m anufacturer&categoryID=42&manufacturerID=126
You can use Playstation or X Box, They have a 3 yr warranty on parts and 6 months electronics. The other manufacturers of platforms do not offer as good coverage. The initial outlay is on the expensive side, but the quality is worth it...
email contact is Tony Novelli novelli@hyperfit.com
Also, you can make practice diagrams with floor tape, but most kids waiting to use the actual pads will have their feet practicing anyway! |
Cindy Purola
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 11:04 am: | |
Hi Paula, I checked out the link and I swear those pads look alot like my Cobalt Fluxes. The company has recently decided to go the Fitness/Gym marketing route and expand their line, so I think those are the 'professional/commercial' version. I bought a couple of home pads almost two years ago and they are indestructable. I've taken them to the middle and high schools for intramurals and activity afternoons and my teenagers have taken them to teen gatherings and LAN parties without any problems. I LOVE them. The warranty for the home version isn't as good, but I haven't had any problems, and my kid's friends are very heavy footers. (9-10) I, myself, haven't been able to do much more than a slow 7 footer, but at 49yrs.old I figure that's pretty good.(LOL)
As far as the closet DDR-ers go... I've had teachers, janitors and a couple of moms tell me they do DDR at home. So when I take my stuff to school for the intramurals I try to get them to jump on the pads with the kids... or me, but they're too shy and won't do it!
I've got to figure a way to get the old people out of the closet and have fun with the kids. Any ideas? (g) |
Paula Summit (Summit5)
Moderator
Username: Summit5
Post Number: 46
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 3:36 pm: | |
I think the Hyperfit units may be manufactured by Colbalt Flux, but with the better warranty and service. I still say that if you are using them in a fitness room, that you are better off with the warranty. They would get much more use in a fitness room than in an intramural program. It is entirely your choice.
I had my state leadership team (adults) using the soft pads...they cracked the hard plastic part, but the pads were still functional. I also had our state future professionals on the pads. They had a blast. I wanted to get an arcade unit at our state conference, but couldn't get that worked out.
If you want to get adults involved, you should have an adult only DDR time. They don't want kids watching them.
Here are a couple of other resources:
http://www.ddrstation.com/
http://www.gamecycles.com/products.php?cat=18&PHPS ESSID=68f5737e88d02812cf7dc5488b5f3c13
http://www.ddrfreak.com/buyddr.php
https://host156.ipowerweb.com/~cobaltfl/sunshop/in dex.php?action=item&substart=0&id=1
http://www.techfreaks.org/reviews/cobaltflux.shtml
http://www.gamesarefun.com/gamesdb/perireview.php? perireviewid=13
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en& q=cobalt+flux&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Good luck! |
Cindy Purola
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 6:18 pm: | |
Thanks again Paula for the links. BTW, I'm a regular on the ddrfreak and cobaltflux forums. (cpurola) I tried to keep up with the people on the 'Old Folks Accomplishment' thread on ddrfreak under the Gameplay heading but those people are driven and are wayyy better than I.(g) Altho' reading their posts helped me get over my reluctance to go to the arcade by myself. (I had previously only done it with my teenage daughter.) I have been stopping at the arcade that has a 5th mix machine during school hours, (g) and polishing up my form.(bg)
You're right, a DDR for adults only would be an interesting experiment. Don't know if many would show up. I was thinking about setting up a display for anyone to try at a Fitness Expo in our area in February. I've already contacted CobaltFlux to see if they would pay the booth fee, and I volunteered to be their rep. so I'll have to wait and see if it pans out.
BTW, I'd really like to incorporate DDR into the middle school curriculum, but I'm a mom and have no idea how to do something like that. Do I talk to the teachers first or try to get funding lined up? I wouldn't want to step on any toes before I know what I'm doing.
Thanks, Cindy |
Paula Summit (Summit5)
Moderator
Username: Summit5
Post Number: 47
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 9:09 am: | |
Have you used Eye Toy?
http://www.eyetoy.com/index.asp?pageID=18
http://www.us.playstation.com/games.aspx?id=SCUS-9 7319 |
warren cohen (Wwcohen)
Junior Member
Username: Wwcohen
Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 9:28 am: | |
I teach K-12 phys. ed and am looking to add DDR to the program. If I'm looking for the most durable equipment what would you suggest fro that age range? What is the longevity of the equipment? One program and one TV can handle how many pads? If I were to put a pad and TV in a room how large of a room would I need?
Thanks, Linda |
Paula Summit (Summit5)
Moderator
Username: Summit5
Post Number: 52
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 6:06 pm: | |
1 program and 2 pads to 1 tv/projection system. You don't need alot of space for the set up.
Check out http://www.hyperfit.com/hf2004/hf_home.php?TOPIC=m anufacturer&categoryID=42&manufacturerID=126
They have the best warranty. I believe the units are manufactured by Colbalt Flux, but with the better warranty thru hyperfit. |
Amy Gilbertson
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 2:28 pm: | |
Help! I too am looking to add DDR to a middle school program. I recieved about $600.00 to buy the pads. I was thinking about gettin two pads to start and going with the arcade metal pads but I am not sure of the exact ones to get and who to go through. It looks like you can get the fitness arcade with a set of 6 pads but are they the metal pads?
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Kelly DiDomenico
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:53 pm: | |
I also love DDR. We put it in the fitness room at the middle school I was interning at. The students loved it! We intoduced it as a cardiovascular activity in addition to the treadmills and elipticals we had in there. It gave some of the less athletic students a chance to shine and by the end of class and we checked our pluses, the students doing DDR said that they were close if not in their THR zones. I would reccomend checking out stores like Game Stop who sell used DDR equitment. I have seen alot of mats and games there for much much cheaper than buying new equitment. The eqiotment I have seen at these type of stores have been in great condition. |
Terri Covey (Coveyte)
Senior Member
Username: Coveyte
Post Number: 20
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 12:17 pm: | |
This is a pretty interesting article.
W. Va. schools try video game to fight obesity
Statewide project hopes kids will dance their way to better fitness
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11018456/ |
Casey Erin Hall (Ceh8424)
Junior Member
Username: Ceh8424
Post Number: 5
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 6:23 pm: | |
I think using DDR as a means of achieving cardiovascular activity is a good idea. DDR is both fun and beneficial to your health. I've seen kids at the mall play DDR for hours and love every second of it. I feel DDR is especially beneficial for students who are not interested in sports and exercising programs but still want to achieve good health. |
Rich Butterworth (Rbutterworth)
New member
Username: Rbutterworth
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 3:13 pm: | |
In Massachusetts we are trying to decide which pad to buy. I know the cobalt flux are very good however they are very expensive. I would appreciate anyone who might have experiences with pads good or bad to give me some guidance before we purchase |
Lee Anne Ferguson (Ferg)
Junior Member
Username: Ferg
Post Number: 3
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 10:06 am: | |
I've posted this question in the technology section but I'm going to try it here too. Has any one used the GeoMotion mats? I was looking into the DDR system but ran into the GeoFitness site. http://www.geofitness.com/pages/shop.htm
I teach K-4 thru 8th grade at my school and was looking for something to add that could be used in my small indoor PE area that could be easily set up and taken down, and provide for a safe, fun, vigerous aerobic workout. It looks very versatile with the many music CDs, task cards, & videos they offer. Does any one else like these? |
np (Nap2360)
Junior Member
Username: Nap2360
Post Number: 7
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 7:44 am: | |
I would defiantly want DDR in my school. It is really fun and you get a great workout. It will also keep the students more interested and keep them excited. |
justine zito (Justine)
New member
Username: Justine
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 7:51 am: | |
Yes i would want it in my school where i was teachering. it is very fun and you actually get a great workout. it will also keep the students interested and excited. |
Jessica Smith (Jrs4549)
New member
Username: Jrs4549
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 8:57 am: | |
Yes I would try and get it into the school where I would be teaching at. It deals a lot with cardio respiratory and is a fun workout. It will keeps students active and wanting to participate more. |
Tony (Unitedweplay)
New member
Username: Unitedweplay
Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2007 - 7:48 am: | |
Hi - just a quick clarification: Hyperfit "Fitness Arcade Brande Interactive Play Products", including our DDR controllers, are not affiliated in any way with Cobalt Flux. Our products are are manufactured in Northern California and are exclusively distributed in the North American market by Hyperfit. The controllers are programmable and totally compatible with all the current video game consoles on the market; Sony, Microsoft & Nintendo. We also manufacture PC compatible controllers for computer-based play.
Fitness Arcade DDR controllers feature built in diagnostics, arcade-like responsiveness, and do not require shoes be worn to be safely played. For the 6-12 year old crowd we recommend Mario Mix - http://www.ddrmariomix.com/main.html - for it's age appropriate content. For faith-based clients we recommend our PC based Dance Praise controllers - http://www.buzzplant.com/dancepraise/ecard1/. |
Paula Summit (Summit5)
Moderator
Username: Summit5
Post Number: 139
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2007 - 8:39 am: | |
Thanks for the clarifcation Tony! Thanks for checking out our forum! |
Brandon Woods (Brandon_woods)
New member
Username: Brandon_woods
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 1:54 pm: | |
When DDR first came out, I thought it was a joke. Now after seeing many schools incorporating the game into their curriculm I believe its a great idea and a great way to help young children burn those calories. |
