THQ today confirmed that it’s developing UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System for Xbox 360’s Kinect and PlayStation 3’s Move.
Designed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine with support from martial arts (MMA) training experts Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez, who have worked with renowned UFC fighters such as current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, current UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir.
”UFC Personal Trainer delivers an authentic UFC fitness experience that is both fun and challenging while providing an intense workout,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. ”With the help of NASM and its Optimum Performance Training model, as well as the expertise of renowned MMA trainers Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson and Javier Mendez, we are developing an original, high impact product that will help people around the world set and achieve their personal fitness goals.”
”We are excited to join forces with THQ on the development of UFC Personal Trainer,” said UFC President Dana White. ”We want to give fans the opportunity to train like their favorite UFC athletes, and this product will enable people around the world to learn and utilize exercises to get real results.”
UFC Personal Trainer will be released for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii in June 2011.
