Exercise Interactivity for your Nintendo Wii, with the endorsement of Mel B. Blaze with the help of Fitness First and Mel B, have released the U-Move controller with built in pedometer. The U-Move gives you the chance to play and interact with most top action games available currently for the Nintendo Wii, you control how fast your character moves by simply moving yourself. Motion sensors within the U-Move controller detect whether you are sprinting, jogging or walking on the spot, without the need for any separate hardware. Your movement is then translated directly into the game, with direction and action functions staying the same as you are used to, but if you want your character to move, you've got to do the leg work!

The U-Move is also compatible with most dedicated fitness titles should you want the full Nintendo Wii exercise experience, including WiiFit, WiiFit Plus, NewU, EA Sports Active and other interactive fitness games.

The U-Move tracks your total number of steps you have taken during game play and also gives you a read out of the amount of calories you have just burnt off. This special feature allows you to keep track of your progress, and gives a clear indication of how your video games together with U-Move can help keep you fit and active.

Of course, if it all gets too much you can set the controller into "normal " mode and the U-Move will have the same function as your regular controller.