Gold's Gym Cardio Workout is physical exercise software that makes use of the Wii's motion-sensitive controllers and is compatible with the Wii Balance Board peripheral. Players may partake in a variety of simulated activities designed to get the heart pumping and muscles toned, including sit-ups, skipping rope, jogging through the park, and hitting the heavy bag. The game incorporates training techniques from Gold's Gym International, through a virtual personal trainer that keeps track of each user's schedule, workout history, calories burned, weight change, and other statistics. Initial release editions of Gold's Gym Cardio Workout ship with a coupon for a free seven-day trial membership to Gold's Gym.