3G Studios, the team behind the forthcoming Nintendo Wii release ‘Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009′, which makes full use of the Wii Balance Board peripheral, has now revealed the first screenshots of the game, as well as some more details on the project.

The game will use for the Balance Board in eleven different activities, with the game split into a number of distinct workout types: Weight Loss, Strength Training, Interval, and Hill Climb, all of which can be customised to suit the gamer’s requirements.

“I truly think this type of product will be instrumental in revolutionizing the fitness industry and will help combat the childhood obesity epidemic in this country.”
- Jillian Michaels, talking about her new Wii game.

Majesco’s CEO Jesse Sutton has also stated that the game is being aimed directly at the growing casual gaming audience, especially women. The game is set in Michaels’ virtual fitness boot camp, where the star of NBC’s Biggest Loser provides advice and enouragement on the steps to a healthy lifestyle. The Wii Fit rival features customisable characters, multiplayer exercises for pairs of players, and full tracking of calories burned, weight loss and overall progress.

Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009 includes the following exercises, amongst others:

• Boxing: Players begin in a fighting stance and are directed kick and punch the heavy bag in front of them with left or right punches and left or right kicks at varying heights. Speed and intensity are key in completing this challenge.
• Handcar Pump: Recruits must move their handcar along the railroad tracks using their arms, legs, or both for maximum power. They’ll have to watch out for the objects that lay on the tracks, leaning to either side to avoid hitting them. Recruits will also need to periodically work harder in order to make it up approaching hills on the tracks. This activity is sure to give a great workout.
• Cannon Attack: Players will need to equip their cannon with the nearby cannonballs by performing a series of deadlift exercises and then, using the Wii Remotes or the Balance Board, aim the cannon to hit the targets ahead. Players will undoubtedly “feel the burn” in this activity.
• Punching Bag Dodge: Recruits will have to run though a course dodging the punching bags that are swinging from the trees at various angles, lean from side to side and duck down low to make it though safely. A great challenge designed to increase core strength.

Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009 will be released this holiday season, exclusively on Wii.