Fitness Coach coming to the DS Lite

As if we need another reminder that we're fat, gadgets makers continue to jump on the fitness bandwagon like it's going out of style. Companies like Nintendo, Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and many others are blissfully integrating pedometers, heart-monitors, sensors, and accelerometers into their gear to attract the fitness conscious crowd who wants to track their workouts for motivation.

Lucky for casual gamers, Geeksugar says Ubisoft is releasing a new game for the DS Lite that acts like a personal trainer and nutritionist. MyWeight Loss Coach tracks your physical activity and eating habits, then offers a fitness program based on your profile. It comes bundled with a pager-like pedometer that you keep on your person throughout the day, and users who want to see the results can plug in the device into the DS Lite, which collects and examines all the data stored in the pedometer.

Child obesity is becoming a major problem, so a simple "game" like this one may be a good way to teach kids about maintaining a healthier lifestyle. The game is currently scheduled to be released this summer.