Most home training products go the way of the Thighmaster before the box is even opened, But the new PlayStation EyeToy: Kinetic may be the rare exception--a virtual trainer you'll actually want to work out with. Developed by the folks at Sony and Nike, the Kinetic uses the PlayStation EyeToy camera to track the movement of your body. [Your motions are then replicated on the screen of your TV.] By guiding you through a series of workouts designed to mimic martial arts such as kickboxing and karate, the Kinetic does the impossible: It makes cardio enjoyable. Sure, working up a sweat solely in front of your TV won't make you an MF cover guy, but it's definitely a fun way to burn a few extra calories.

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