Stop promising yourself that you're going to get in shape at some point in the future, and start shaping up now with the help of a celebrity fitness trainer. Whether you've been avoiding the gym, looking for a way to supplement your regular workout or seeking an interactive alternative to those ubiquitous workout videos, Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 will get you up and moving in your own customized workout routine. Give up your couch potato ways and put your leisure time to good use as you begin blazing a path to a happier, healthier you.Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 places you in the role of a new recruit at Jillian's fitness boot camp. Design your workout around your own personal goals, selecting one of four types — Weight Loss, Strength Training, Intervals or Hill Climb — and establishing your preferred duration and degree of difficulty. Use your Wii Remote, Nunchuk controller and Balance Board to complete a variety of motion-based physical activities, including rowing/paddling, punching bags, walking a balance beam and crossing monkey bars. A convenient Statistics screen allows you to input personal data so you can measure your progress in terms of calories burned, weight, in-game performance and other benchmarks. With the help of unlockable lifestyle and fitness video tips from Jillian, you can begin to take a more holistic approach to fitness by incorporating her guidance on cooking, snacking, targeted training and other topics across all areas of your life.