BC Gaming writes: "Jillian Michaels takes her personal training expertise to the video game sector in a tepid Wii exclusive debut that's a bit below average. Understandably, the main goal in Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 is getting people to get fit and have fun without thinking too much. You can get a wide range of activities under your belt without leaving your house. The developers' goal was to make the actions entertaining so you really get into the experience and forget you're working out. However, overall entertainment value is lacking here. Yes, you're supposed to be getting in shape, but a fitness simulation game should make you forget you're working out and let you have fun in a way no other media can."