024 4 The WII Fit games which come with the board are fabulous . They encourage you to continue because you forget what you are doing . Biking across the island is fun ! The only thing that would make it better would be more instruction when beginning . I found using the board and finding the trails confusing at first and there is definitely a learning curve . However , would make the purchase again .
100 4 I had played the regular Wii Fit , and this one is def better . It has all the things that the original one has but the new games and features are most def a plus , they are more fun and challenge you a little bit more . It also has the feature of making routines depending on what you want to work . I would def recommend this product .
362 4 This is really fun for the whole family . Everybody likes to compete against each other with the games . Also it keeps a chart of your weight and your Wii Fit age .
119 4 I have well over 100 pounds to lose . The thing about being morbidly obese is that it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to lose weight because you don't have any endurance and it is hard to remain motivated . These games are so fun and the training short enough that I can complete a session and feel accomplished . I have worked up to 20 minutes a day and this excites me . In 5 days I have built up enough endurance and strength to sweat again ! Wheeeeeeee ! ! !
148 4 Not just another video game . We are a family of four , who suffer when it is too cold to get outside and exercise . The Wii Fit Plus has been a life-changer . I was shocked by level of detail , and how fun some of the activities are . Don't for a minute think this is a toy , it can give you a serious workout if that is what you desire , or , it can simply keep you entertained with less intensive activities . No matter your fitness level , if you use this machine regularly , you will see and feel a difference in your overall health . I was going to ding it for being a tad slow between screens , but I've come to realize that the interval is useful for catching your breath before beginning a new workout . Set reasonable goals for yourself and have fun reaching them . Its that simple .
157 4 Everything it is supposed to be , but way overpriced as compared to what we would have spent if we could have found this product in the stores . Nintendo can't keep up with the demand , but is that any reason to overcharge customers ?
219 4 I have 3 kids that are 9 , 7 , and 3 years old . My wife and I are in pretty good shape overall and found this game fun and a little challenging . You dont realize you are exercising until you get done . I would recommend this game . You can make it hard or really easy for the kids and we all have good laughs when we all play . You can definately break a sweat doing some of these games . The only thing I wish you could do , would be able to get another balance board and have 2 people exercise at the same time . . . instead of waiting your turn and have to go back and change your Mii .
048 4 I think this game works well for someone who is not in great shape to begin with , but the exercises just seem too simple with far too few reps for those who come into this game a little more advanced . I wish it had some quick tests to evaluate where you currently were physically and adapt the exercised to be more strenuous if needed right off the bat . I ended up getting bored with it after my second day .
290 4 This program has motivated me to get physical by challenging my body and mind . I can play my way to physical fitness or use the various programs yoga , strength training , aerobic etc . Along with balance and core building exercises .
365 4 This is a great way to do Yoga and get feedback . The balance games are fun and it's exciting to see improvement . I lowered my bmi by .03 in two weeks which was encouraging . In the aerobic part there step , hula hoop and running . The program keeps track of your progress . It's a great addition to my other activities .
284 4 This game is fun . I have been playing for a few days now and really enjoy the yoga as well as the skiing / snowboarding sections of the game . The balance test drives me nuts . I still can't get the jist . The first time I did the measurements , I came in at a wii fit age of 52 . The second day I performed the measurements and had a wii fit age of 21 , after I understood what the game wants to see in the balance tests and whatnot .
266 4 I highly recommend this product for anyone with the Wii System . It has so many activities that are fun for the whole family while focusing on weight loss and fitness !
287 4 I purchased the balance board and a brand new Wii for Christmas . The set-up is easy and the games are ridiculously fun . Buy one , you will be glad you did !
293 4 I really enjoy working out on the Wii fit . It praises you as well as scolds you if you have gained weight or haven't worked out for a while . The scales on the balance board is pretty accurate .
325 4 This is my first Wii game and I am having so much fun working out . It is easy to set up and fun to play . I am using it daily to establish a workout routine . It combines strength , agility and stretching . I highly recommend this game .
377 4 I have used this Wii fitness since I received it I have lost 11 pounds and continue to work out it is interactive and very much worth the cost I love the fitness Wii and I received it so promptly I recommend it to anyone wanting to get active it goes at your pace and keep records of your progress it is wonderful I started out just doing 10 minutes Iam up to a hour and half now definitely worth the money .
296 4 This is a great tool to have in the house here it is snowing and blowing outside but I am running in the sunshine of the wii day and stretching and doing yoga even has test to make sure you are doing it correctly LOVE it ! ! ! ! The price was right and its so much fun . . . I would recommend this to all seniors and kids alike .
202 4 just wanted a way to keep fit but still have some fun at my own pace . glad my grandson convinced me this was way to go . much better than gym or bike riding
276 4 I got this expecting a fun way to workout , but it really is so much more . Our entire family is having a great time with it - including my 4 year old . And we love the option to switch back and forth between players . LOTS of fun games that help to keep our family active .
308 4 I have had this game and the board for a month now and it is a blast . First of all i love their UI . It is so simple and easy to follow . I love their golf driving range game . I am not sure how this is going to translate to my real swing once the weather gets warm but the board and the driving game helps me work on my balance during the golf swing . It is nice to review the swing and see how your balance fairs during the entire swing . However , i am not sure how true it is until i go hit some real balls in the real range.The work out routines are also great and easy for beginners . I tend to use the golf driving range more than anything else . The most fun is the boxing / hitting the sand bag game . It is so much fun . Overall this is a great product and great buy !
145 4 Not only do I get a good workout with this program but my grandchildren do as well . They are better at some of the games but I can still out-step them in aerobics .
167 4 I wanted the wii fit plus for myself to work out on but as great as it is for working out for me its more fun for the whole family to compete with all the mini games for balance etc even my three year old loves it and can go most of the games as well as the yoga poses . The only negative that i can think of is your not supposed to jump on the board and its kind of hard not to sometimes and if you do it makes you start the game all over . Other then that I would recommended it to everyone .
337 4 This is a great Wii game ! And it helps me keep in shape ! It even comes with a balance board , so I can work my lower body . Wii fit is awesome ! This is for anyone ! Those who want to lose weight , keep it under control , or even someone who is looking for a good time .
316 4 The wii fit plus is definitely worth the money spent ! It has tons of different interactive games that will leave you sweating after a 20 minute workout . I recommended it to 2 friends of mine , and after they had the chance to try it out at my place , they bought it . This is a 5 - star product all the way !
035 4 I am 60 and obese . I love working out with this . It gives me a great workout , is entertaining , and has lots of variety .
074 4 I gave this to my granddaughter for her 9th birthday and she totally enjoys it and has playdates where they continuously play . I thought it was more expensive then I had anticipated but worth it to see the fun she has with it .
163 4 Bought for the Grandkids and it's all I expected-It's so much better then watching them setting around with joysticks they really workout with this game
207 4 I got this for Xmas . This has turned into a family present . Everyone is enjoying it ! I have lost a few pounds too !
328 4 If something is good for you , but it isn't any fun , how likely are you to do that good thing ? Not at all if you are anything like me , but this is fun . I love the games that allow you to explore riding and jogging paths , march in a ban , and get fit and healthy while playing .
385 4 I was so happy to have found a wii fit plus available-and even happier when it arrived as quickly as it did ! The product is wonderful , we use it every day ! Definitely a worthwhile purchase !
331 4 This product is great . It offers many fun games and activities as well as workouts . Its comments are sometimes a bit harsh , but overall , a very good product . I think its focus on balance and the low impact nature of the workouts and games would be a great benefit for older people .
343 4 The product is great . Received it quickly . It is in perfect condition . I would recommend it . It is lots of fun . Some of the games seem silly , but you know that you are doing more than just sitting on the couch .
340 4 The program is great ! I wish you just did not have to keep resetting each activity over and over again in such short periods of time .
388 4 At 50 + and after numerous injuries / surgeries , this game motivates me to get off the couch and exercise . I have had the Wii Fit Plus for almost a month and haven't missed a day with it yet . I really enjoy the yoga more than I ever expected and also enjoy the many aerobic type activities too . In fact , I spend an hour a day on the thing and then go out and walk an additional 1 1 / 2 to 4 miles a day . This thing has really improved my exercise habits and I've even lost a little weight ! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to start an exercise program . It's fun and there's plenty of fitness games to choose from so you won't get bored . Love it !
245 4 Everyone I know who has bought one of these is convinced the Wii Fit Plus is possessed by the devil and truly evil . It taunts you , belittles you , and makes sarcastic sounds when you get on the board . Comical , but hey , it works in motivating you to exercise . I've lost 12 pounds and gotten much more fit in the six weeks I've had it . I swear it wakes up in the middle of the night and speaks softly to you . . . just kidding . The darned thing works .
After years of wanting a Wii , we finally got one ! And , of course , like any overly-excited newbie , I couldn't wait to get the new WiiFit ( WiiFit Plus ) . I picked it up at midnight , with the Balance Board . ( TIP : if ur buying from brick-and-mortar stores , call ahead , it took me an hour to convince them that it was ok to sell it to me , and it was already 12 : 30a ! ) I got home , set it up ( took just a few minutes , mostly unwrapping ) and played until 5am ! I was nearly falling asleep between games , but it was so much fun , I couldn't stop ! Now , THAT's a motivator to work out ! It even asked if I was a ' NIGHT OWL ' and I had the option to keep my day ' open ' until 3am , for those late-night workout sessions !
THE GAMES , & WHY I LOVE THEM :
Without leaving my 12 ' x12 ' living room , I can do : Circus Juggling , Skateboarding , Island Cycling , HulaHooping , Rhythm Parade , Segwaying , & Perfect 10 - these are the ones I like the most right now . My current favorite is the Bulls-Eye game ( you flap your arms to ' fly ' over water and reach platforms ! ) It's just awesome ! And , it's cool that most of the activities are all on the same island - so you can bike it , run it , walk it , fly it , segway it , float it , bounce it , etc . ! I also like that , in most games ( not the Bubble one , tho ) , you don't ' die ' if you do it ' wrong ' . Nothing's worse than almost getting to the end of a cycling game , and then running into a tree and having to start over - ugh ! But , with WiiFit , it's so pleasant , you just maneuver your way back on track ! No stress ! Yet , I like that u still do collect points - I already have a competition to ' beat ' my BF's scores - I even left him a ' note ' on the wii to try to beat mine in a couple of games , when he woke up ! We haven't tried the ' multiplayer ' mode yet .
STRENGTH , FLEXIBILITY , & KEEPING TRACK :
I LOVE the ' make your own ' routine - you pick as many activities as you want , from dozens of Yoga Postures , and Strength Training choices ( they even tell you how long the total ' workout ' will take , as you make your selections ) and then you hit ' start ' ; and it cycles thru them , one-after-the-other , checking off each one , as you go ; and , saving the ' routine ' for the future . If you don't need to have that much customization , or if you need more guidance , you can choose from 5 options for a pre-made routine ( Lifestyle , Health , Youth , Form , & Combine ) , or you can click the cute balance board graphic and it creates one for you ! The tracking capability is nice , complete with graphs , and a visual calendar which I ' stamp ' every day I use the WiiFit . You can even add your daily step count AND activities you do outside of the WiiFit ! This appeals to my analytical and visual side ! Another option it gives you is that you can choose a food ( from a selection of 20 or so ) , and then make a daily goal to burn as many calories as that food has - I didn't realize sticky rice had so many calories !
SHOW ME THE NUMBERS :
It calculates your BMI from your user-entered height and a balance board-measured weight . The weight measurement seemed a little off , as it made both me and my BF about 5 - 10 lbs lighter than we've been told , from other scales . But , that's A-OK with me ! It seems like it's mostly set up to help you lose weight and burn calories ( while improving your balance & posture ) , however my BF and I have different goals - I'm trying to lose 20 lbs , and he's trying to gain 20 lbs . The Wii did rightfully call him underweight and told him to do strength-training to build muscle . It just laughed at me and told me to ' strap in ' ! haha - jk !
WISHES & BENEFITS :
While it might not be 100% perfect ( wish there was no ' dying ' in the Balance Bubble or Tightrope game ; and in the snowball fight , it'd be nice to have the option to physically move my arm to throw , instead of just pushing ' A ' to throw ; skateboarding goes thru a long ' training run ' every time you play ; it would be cool if Super Hula Hoop was more than just Left AND Right circles ( like add arms or something ) ; and oh , to be able to enter total calories eaten for the day ; etc . ) , it sure is a LOT of fun and DEFINITELY motivates u to MOVE ! The corny but pleasant music , scenery , and challenges are already helping me look forward to getting going in the morning and coming home at night . You earn fit credits , with activities , which then allow you to unlock more advanced activities , giving you a good bit of motivation to keep going - imagine if they gave you ' legal trade ' currency coins for working out ! Plus , it always fits into my schedule : I can do as little as a * minute * of activity or as much as I want ! It's closer than a gym , there's no monthly dues , you can wear whatever you want , it's open at 3am , the smoothies are always organic , and ( depending on where u play ) there isn't that icky / smelly / sticky / germy / loud atmosphere of a typical gym ! Team up with a friend , for a little extra motivation and competition !
SUMMARY :
For those who aren't familiar with video games , ( or who see them as a ' waste ' of time ) this is a great one to ' start ' with . The Wii is my first real game system ( other than an old Intellivision , we've had Super Nintendo , Game Cube , & Playstations in the house , but with all those cryptic buttons and ' codes ' , and my busy schedule , I never bothered with them ) . However , the Wii was up and running in no time and the ' controls ' are very intuitive . I've even had a lot of ' older ' people playing and having fun , in short order ! The Balance Board was easy to set up , easy to figure out , and is SUPER fun to play with , oh , and I burned a boatload of calories - woo-hoo ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Wii Balance Board AND the WiiFit Plus !
UPDATE :
Did another 30 mins this afternoon : tried the Penguin Game and the Flame and the Tightrope - all were lots of fun ( keeping the flame still was a little stressful with noisy neighbors ! )
UPDATE 2 :
My parents just came over and I had them try it out , using the Trial mode , so they didn't have to go through the in-depth setup process - my mom really liked the HulaHoop activity and my dad really liked the Bull's Eye activity ( where you flap your wings to fly and land on targets ! ) We had such a great time - it was hilarious to watch each other ! ! The trial mode is a great feature - it lets you share your WiiFit Plus experience with guests who are not looking to set up a whole profile and get weighed and do balance tests , etc . Of course , there are those ' measurement ' options in the Trial mode , if a guest user so chooses , they just won't be able to save their profile .
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002 4 INTRO :
After years of wanting a Wii , we finally got one ! And , of course , like any overly-excited newbie , I couldn't wait to get the new WiiFit ( WiiFit Plus ) . I picked it up at midnight , with the Balance Board . ( TIP : if ur buying from brick-and-mortar stores , call ahead , it took me an hour to convince them that it was ok to sell it to me , and it was already 12 : 30a ! ) I got home , set it up ( took just a few minutes , mostly unwrapping ) and played until 5am ! I was nearly falling asleep between games , but it was so much fun , I couldn't stop ! Now , THAT's a motivator to work out ! It even asked if I was a ' NIGHT OWL ' and I had the option to keep my day ' open ' until 3am , for those late-night workout sessions !
THE GAMES , & WHY I LOVE THEM :
Without leaving my 12 ' x12 ' living room , I can do : Circus Juggling , Skateboarding , Island Cycling , HulaHooping , Rhythm Parade , Segwaying , & Perfect 10 - these are the ones I like the most right now . My current favorite is the Bulls-Eye game ( you flap your arms to ' fly ' over water and reach platforms ! ) It's just awesome ! And , it's cool that most of the activities are all on the same island - so you can bike it , run it , walk it , fly it , segway it , float it , bounce it , etc . ! I also like that , in most games ( not the Bubble one , tho ) , you don't ' die ' if you do it ' wrong ' . Nothing's worse than almost getting to the end of a cycling game , and then running into a tree and having to start over - ugh ! But , with WiiFit , it's so pleasant , you just maneuver your way back on track ! No stress ! Yet , I like that u still do collect points - I already have a competition to ' beat ' my BF's scores - I even left him a ' note ' on the wii to try to beat mine in a couple of games , when he woke up ! We haven't tried the ' multiplayer ' mode yet .
STRENGTH , FLEXIBILITY , & KEEPING TRACK :
I LOVE the ' make your own ' routine - you pick as many activities as you want , from dozens of Yoga Postures , and Strength Training choices ( they even tell you how long the total ' workout ' will take , as you make your selections ) and then you hit ' start ' ; and it cycles thru them , one-after-the-other , checking off each one , as you go ; and , saving the ' routine ' for the future . If you don't need to have that much customization , or if you need more guidance , you can choose from 5 options for a pre-made routine ( Lifestyle , Health , Youth , Form , & Combine ) , or you can click the cute balance board graphic and it creates one for you ! The tracking capability is nice , complete with graphs , and a visual calendar which I ' stamp ' every day I use the WiiFit . You can even add your daily step count AND activities you do outside of the WiiFit ! This appeals to my analytical and visual side ! Another option it gives you is that you can choose a food ( from a selection of 20 or so ) , and then make a daily goal to burn as many calories as that food has - I didn't realize sticky rice had so many calories !
SHOW ME THE NUMBERS :
It calculates your BMI from your user-entered height and a balance board-measured weight . The weight measurement seemed a little off , as it made both me and my BF about 5 - 10 lbs lighter than we've been told , from other scales . But , that's A-OK with me ! It seems like it's mostly set up to help you lose weight and burn calories ( while improving your balance & posture ) , however my BF and I have different goals - I'm trying to lose 20 lbs , and he's trying to gain 20 lbs . The Wii did rightfully call him underweight and told him to do strength-training to build muscle . It just laughed at me and told me to ' strap in ' ! haha - jk !
WISHES & BENEFITS :
While it might not be 100% perfect ( wish there was no ' dying ' in the Balance Bubble or Tightrope game ; and in the snowball fight , it'd be nice to have the option to physically move my arm to throw , instead of just pushing ' A ' to throw ; skateboarding goes thru a long ' training run ' every time you play ; it would be cool if Super Hula Hoop was more than just Left AND Right circles ( like add arms or something ) ; and oh , to be able to enter total calories eaten for the day ; etc . ) , it sure is a LOT of fun and DEFINITELY motivates u to MOVE ! The corny but pleasant music , scenery , and challenges are already helping me look forward to getting going in the morning and coming home at night . You earn fit credits , with activities , which then allow you to unlock more advanced activities , giving you a good bit of motivation to keep going - imagine if they gave you ' legal trade ' currency coins for working out ! Plus , it always fits into my schedule : I can do as little as a * minute * of activity or as much as I want ! It's closer than a gym , there's no monthly dues , you can wear whatever you want , it's open at 3am , the smoothies are always organic , and ( depending on where u play ) there isn't that icky / smelly / sticky / germy / loud atmosphere of a typical gym ! Team up with a friend , for a little extra motivation and competition !
SUMMARY :
For those who aren't familiar with video games , ( or who see them as a ' waste ' of time ) this is a great one to ' start ' with . The Wii is my first real game system ( other than an old Intellivision , we've had Super Nintendo , Game Cube , & Playstations in the house , but with all those cryptic buttons and ' codes ' , and my busy schedule , I never bothered with them ) . However , the Wii was up and running in no time and the ' controls ' are very intuitive . I've even had a lot of ' older ' people playing and having fun , in short order ! The Balance Board was easy to set up , easy to figure out , and is SUPER fun to play with , oh , and I burned a boatload of calories - woo-hoo ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Wii Balance Board AND the WiiFit Plus !
UPDATE :
Did another 30 mins this afternoon : tried the Penguin Game and the Flame and the Tightrope - all were lots of fun ( keeping the flame still was a little stressful with noisy neighbors ! )
UPDATE 2 :
My parents just came over and I had them try it out , using the Trial mode , so they didn't have to go through the in-depth setup process - my mom really liked the HulaHoop activity and my dad really liked the Bull's Eye activity ( where you flap your wings to fly and land on targets ! ) We had such a great time - it was hilarious to watch each other ! ! The trial mode is a great feature - it lets you share your WiiFit Plus experience with guests who are not looking to set up a whole profile and get weighed and do balance tests , etc . Of course , there are those ' measurement ' options in the Trial mode , if a guest user so chooses , they just won't be able to save their profile .
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004 4 Ok , so I'm in my mid 40 ' s , I've broken everything from my neck in 2 places to my ankle in 3 places , my knees were rammed into an engine block at 65mph when I was 25 and haven't been right since , ad in 2 concussions in this lifetime so I don't have the best balance to boot . Then toss in a nice little dose of being peri-menopausal and HATING doing anything outside in the FL Summer , which lasts for 7 months of 90 degree plus weather , and sprinkle that with a tad of depression from NOT being outside which doesn't exactly have you running about the house singling merrily while pushing a vacuum and you have 15 extra lbs that you haven't a CLUE where those little suckers came from ; ) ; ) , and you are flopping and sagging in places you never knew you had to begin with to ad insult to the poundage ! Now according to the wii I'm just above normal putting me in the barely overweigh category , but I FEEL overweight and I know I've gotten weaker / un toned and I FEEL it .
I know I needed to and WANTED to get and feel more fit but I HATE gyms , gym rats , the stereo typical gym ANYTHING . I don't want some sleek 20 year old in my face saying AGAIN , do it AGAIN I , . e . ( you want to look like me , you never ever will . . but try , try HARDER ) No thanks !
I don't want some guy telling me ' a moment on the lips a lifetime on the hips ! ' either . And tho I think I've seen every late nite infomercial for every get fit contraption there is , and nope , I have not parted ways with my $19.95 yet , nor is their a bow flex in the corner of every room , yet I see many of them for sale in the flyer for $50 bucks HMMMMMMM !
So , for about a year now I've been eyeing the nintendo wii with the wii fit . Here , there , everywhere . Then they drop the price . Hmmmm And then they come out with a wii fit PLUS . . . HMMMMMM . Ok , so me and my $300 dollars took a chance and parted ways . ( for the console plus the balance board and wii fit plus )
I LOVE THIS THING ! Not only does it calculate your BMI and weight and all that . ( Even has a place for you to put Fido or Fluffy on the scale but I've been too selfish to share yet and see what that's all about . ; ) IT'S FUN ! And don't let the little weeble looking characters fool you , you WILL get a work out . But what's great , is you're actually smiling because it is cute and engaging and you don't feel the pain till after the fact . And you find yourself wanting to . . . go do some more , too ! I've given it a dedicated TV and room so I can just wander in there and do 1 or 2 exercises , or spend an hour . It also tells you how many calories you've burned for each activity and keeps a running tab-it will tell you how long each day you worked out ( cumulative ) as well as calories burned , ( so I can have that moment on the lips without the lifetime on the hips ) for each actively as well as for the day . And IT'S CUTE and it's FUN , I cant say that enough . And it may look easy , but ITS NOT .
Now I think any GQ gym rat out there who can do 500 chin ups and runs 5 miles every morning might laugh at it . But if you are just an average person who doesn't want to get out of shape or out of shape person , which are about 90% of us , then its great . Their are a couple more serious sections , Yoga and Weight Training I think , that have more adult looking trainers to guide you , but the rest of the activities are colorful and you are a weeble . And it lets you know when you are doing great or not so great , and it is not belittling at all , if anything it makes you want to try to do better next time .
My ONLY complaint is I hate have to push A 3 times to get to a game I already played and know how to play-now if you push A fast you can skip past the tutorials pretty quickly , but it still annoys me , because I want to PLAY IT AGAIN . But on a good note , you can walk away from it or get off of it without messing everything up .
And as a person who has been beaten up pretty bad ( auto wreck , high speed horse wreck / fall ) and who has spent WAAAAAYY tooo much of her life in PT ( which can be even MORE depressing than a gym ) , let me say this , THIS is a GREAT rehab tool . If they would have had one of these in the hospital I would have gotten so much better so much faster . I hope PT rehabs / hospitals and even nursing homes will get and use these ! My leg isn't right , nor are my knees or my balance for that matter , but , wow , I can see improvement already ! And I go to bed happily sore , but look forward to DOING IT AGAIN ! : ) So even if you have some disability you can still use this ! I even cheat when my leg has had enough and can sit on the board and use my tush for some of the games just as well , and I'm still active and moving my upper half ! Oh and another helpful hint . . . don't do it barefoot like on the box , at the very least wear socks and after hurting the bottom of my sensitive footsie , I now wear rubber soled lightweight slippers to give some cushy to the bottom of my boney feet . : ) Works GREAT .
The only thing I find a little disturbing is the board says something like ouch or oh when you step on it . If my scale did that I never would have put on 15lbs LOL !
So what are you waiting for . . . GO BUY THIS , ( and I suggest a bottle of Motrin , and maybe a heating pad , because you'll be having too much fun to notice the pain and soreness till after the fact ! ) : )
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So , after 5 days playing and getting exercises with my Wii Fit Plus ( from now on WFP ) , I think I am ready to write a review , I will try to make it short but useful as possible . ( English is not my native language , you will notice immediately ) .
First , about me :
I do not go to the gym ( have tried but don't get used to ) , nor do exercises , or run . . . but I do move around a lot because of my job , I work on the field , so I have to walk a lot , also I do eat consciously , from December 2008 to nowadays I have lost 15 lbs and was decided to not go back .
So I was looking at Wii Fit this summer , and knew about WFP and decided to wait . Meanwhile , I was on the blogs , the forums , online videos , about people experience about this game , and I wanted to get fit and have fun .
Then , I got WFP :
I explored the games , the routines , I was doing my daily body tests , I am true about this and I want to get fit . At the end of the second day with WFP , I felt the lack of exercises in my body , for example the Rhythm Kung Fu , some think this mini game is lame , but my biceps were hurting , probably because of the fast move of the arms forward . The Jack-knife made my abs to shake , I was amazed about how weak I was , when I try to hold a pose and start shaking after 10 seconds , I struggle to keep the poses because I know it is working out my body ; I feel it , a start to a better life , so , if you are true about this game , pardon , Investment , you will feel the work out .
Game play review :
The game fits my needs ; I have a wide variety of choosing how and where I want to work out . Example I can choose a category of exercises to work my arms , abs , legs , etc . Also I can combine those to avoid interruption , and the best of all for me , I can select how long I want to work out , 10 minutes , 15 , 30 . . . and the game will arrange the exercises to fit that time , in any of Yoga , Yoga & Strength , or Strength only category , and as you do the poses , the game will put a checkmark on it and continue , so you will carpe diem that time as much as possible .
About the balance board :
I notice immediately something was not right about my weight according to WFP , so I compared my weight on the balance board to a professional scale ( you know , like one of those the doctors have on their office ) , the scale is calibrated correctly , 1 litter of water is exactly 1 kg , since the weight I get from the pro scale is as I am , with my cloths on ( unless I want to weight without cloths , then I will have to weight without cloths on the balance board , that would be the more accurate weight of your body ) , I chose a cero lb discount ( the part where I am asked to select the weight of my cloths ) , and I did the numbers , and found out and offset of 3 pounds , exactly 3 pounds , my balance board is measuring 3 pounds lower than real weight , and I use the balance board on hard floor , so I do not need the leg extensions .
Other than that , it is very sensitive and does the job . . . oh ! by the way , you will need a yoga mat if you work on hard floor , as some poses requires you to bend on your knees , and if your hands are sweating , or your feet , you will slide off , so get a yoga mat for extra grip and soften bones / floor contact .
So , that's it , my final review , invest on WFP , do not get it just for the games , they do work you out , but I think this game is targeted to do the fit exercises ( Yoga and Strength ) , after your routine , play some mini games to carpe diem your daily use of WFP , as those counts too towards your kcal goal ( or Cal , with capital C ) and time spent .
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So , after 5 days playing and getting exercises with my Wii Fit Plus ( from now on WFP ) , I think I am ready to write a review , I will try to make it short but useful as possible . ( English is not my native language , you will notice immediately ) .
First , about me :
I do not go to the gym ( have tried but don't get used to ) , nor do exercises , or run . . . but I do move around a lot because of my job , I work on the field , so I have to walk a lot , also I do eat consciously , from December 2008 to nowadays I have lost 15 lbs and was decided to not go back .
So I was looking at Wii Fit this summer , and knew about WFP and decided to wait . Meanwhile , I was on the blogs , the forums , online videos , about people experience about this game , and I wanted to get fit and have fun .
Then , I got WFP :
I explored the games , the routines , I was doing my daily body tests , I am true about this and I want to get fit . At the end of the second day with WFP , I felt the lack of exercises in my body , for example the Rhythm Kung Fu , some think this mini game is lame , but my biceps were hurting , probably because of the fast move of the arms forward . The Jack-knife made my abs to shake , I was amazed about how weak I was , when I try to hold a pose and start shaking after 10 seconds , I struggle to keep the poses because I know it is working out my body ; I feel it , a start to a better life , so , if you are true about this game , pardon , Investment , you will feel the work out .
Game play review :
The game fits my needs ; I have a wide variety of choosing how and where I want to work out . Example I can choose a category of exercises to work my arms , abs , legs , etc . Also I can combine those to avoid interruption , and the best of all for me , I can select how long I want to work out , 10 minutes , 15 , 30 . . . and the game will arrange the exercises to fit that time , in any of Yoga , Yoga & Strength , or Strength only category , and as you do the poses , the game will put a checkmark on it and continue , so you will carpe diem that time as much as possible .
About the balance board :
I notice immediately something was not right about my weight according to WFP , so I compared my weight on the balance board to a professional scale ( you know , like one of those the doctors have on their office ) , the scale is calibrated correctly , 1 litter of water is exactly 1 kg , since the weight I get from the pro scale is as I am , with my cloths on ( unless I want to weight without cloths , then I will have to weight without cloths on the balance board , that would be the more accurate weight of your body ) , I chose a cero lb discount ( the part where I am asked to select the weight of my cloths ) , and I did the numbers , and found out and offset of 3 pounds , exactly 3 pounds , my balance board is measuring 3 pounds lower than real weight , and I use the balance board on hard floor , so I do not need the leg extensions .
Other than that , it is very sensitive and does the job . . . oh ! by the way , you will need a yoga mat if you work on hard floor , as some poses requires you to bend on your knees , and if your hands are sweating , or your feet , you will slide off , so get a yoga mat for extra grip and soften bones / floor contact .
So , that's it , my final review , invest on WFP , do not get it just for the games , they do work you out , but I think this game is targeted to do the fit exercises ( Yoga and Strength ) , after your routine , play some mini games to carpe diem your daily use of WFP , as those counts too towards your kcal goal ( or Cal , with capital C ) and time spent .
007 4 So , after 5 days playing and getting exercises with my Wii Fit Plus ( from now on WFP ) , I think I am ready to write a review , I will try to make it short but useful as possible . ( English is not my native language , you will notice immediately ) .
First , about me :
I do not go to the gym ( have tried but don't get used to ) , nor do exercises , or run . . . but I do move around a lot because of my job , I work on the field , so I have to walk a lot , also I do eat consciously , from December 2008 to nowadays I have lost 15 lbs and was decided to not go back .
So I was looking at Wii Fit this summer , and knew about WFP and decided to wait . Meanwhile , I was on the blogs , the forums , online videos , about people experience about this game , and I wanted to get fit and have fun .
Then , I got WFP :
I explored the games , the routines , I was doing my daily body tests , I am true about this and I want to get fit . At the end of the second day with WFP , I felt the lack of exercises in my body , for example the Rhythm Kung Fu , some think this mini game is lame , but my biceps were hurting , probably because of the fast move of the arms forward . The Jack-knife made my abs to shake , I was amazed about how weak I was , when I try to hold a pose and start shaking after 10 seconds , I struggle to keep the poses because I know it is working out my body ; I feel it , a start to a better life , so , if you are true about this game , pardon , Investment , you will feel the work out .
Game play review :
The game fits my needs ; I have a wide variety of choosing how and where I want to work out . Example I can choose a category of exercises to work my arms , abs , legs , etc . Also I can combine those to avoid interruption , and the best of all for me , I can select how long I want to work out , 10 minutes , 15 , 30 . . . and the game will arrange the exercises to fit that time , in any of Yoga , Yoga & Strength , or Strength only category , and as you do the poses , the game will put a checkmark on it and continue , so you will carpe diem that time as much as possible .
About the balance board :
I notice immediately something was not right about my weight according to WFP , so I compared my weight on the balance board to a professional scale ( you know , like one of those the doctors have on their office ) , the scale is calibrated correctly , 1 litter of water is exactly 1 kg , since the weight I get from the pro scale is as I am , with my cloths on ( unless I want to weight without cloths , then I will have to weight without cloths on the balance board , that would be the more accurate weight of your body ) , I chose a cero lb discount ( the part where I am asked to select the weight of my cloths ) , and I did the numbers , and found out and offset of 3 pounds , exactly 3 pounds , my balance board is measuring 3 pounds lower than real weight , and I use the balance board on hard floor , so I do not need the leg extensions .
Other than that , it is very sensitive and does the job . . . oh ! by the way , you will need a yoga mat if you work on hard floor , as some poses requires you to bend on your knees , and if your hands are sweating , or your feet , you will slide off , so get a yoga mat for extra grip and soften bones / floor contact .
So , that's it , my final review , invest on WFP , do not get it just for the games , they do work you out , but I think this game is targeted to do the fit exercises ( Yoga and Strength ) , after your routine , play some mini games to carpe diem your daily use of WFP , as those counts too towards your kcal goal ( or Cal , with capital C ) and time spent .
012 4 I purchased the Wii specifically for this set ( Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ) after reading about a few differently-abled users .
I am wheelchair bound 70% of the time , on a cane 30% of the time after 3 spinal surgeries ( I have multiple congenital spinal disorders ) and was VERY surprised at how many games I can play ! Many of the walking based games can be played just standing there and moving your arms . I've even sat on the board to play the some of the balance based games . When I stand , 60 - 80% of my weight is supported by my left leg ( I basically drag my right one ) and the balance games have helped me to regain some of the muscle in my right leg on days when I can stand . I can do 5 of the yoga poses , play about 1 / 2 of the balance games , and maybe 1 / 3 of the aerobics games . Strength training is out for me . But the bonus games are a blast . . . btw , the bubble game can be played sitting down !
Since the board is so low , I've found I can step on and off of it ( a big wow for me since I can't even walk un-aided ) so that also adds to the games I can play .
Best of all . . . it is genuinely fun ! I find myself playing every day . . . sometimes twice a day . And I SWEAT ! ME ! I am sooooo happy to have something I can do that is safe , I can do at home , I can use with a walker if I need , or sit on my bad days and STILL get a good workout .
Even better is that my incredibly in-shape husband can take the SAME GAME , put it on advanced , and be sweating himself in no time !
My favorite is the sitting Zen balance game . You sit on the board , back straight , keeping balanced as a candle slowly burns down with nice background sounds and a truly relaxing atmosphere . It's 2 minutes of peace and balance that I always look forward to at the end of my workout .
I recommend this to ANYONE with disabilities . My 85 yr old home-bound grandmother could find 10 games she could play . And the basic Wii Sports games that come with the Wii are all wheelchair friendly . No board needed and I've played ALL five ( boxing , bowling , golf , tennis and baseball ) from my chair . I never thought I'd bowl again . . . what a blast !
In short . . . if you're disabled , don't write this one off . If you can stand with a walker and move your legs at ALL , you can play lots of games ; if you can sit unaided ( or maybe rig a backrest ) then you can play even more ; if you are completely wheelchair bound , I'd stick with the Wii Sports it comes with as all games can be played from your chair .
Have fun . . . I am ! !
015 4 I couldn't be happier with this purchase . I've always been fairly inactive and now that I'm in my mid - 40s , it's been starting to cause an overall lack of stamina and back pain and exhaustion from walking short distances ( and I'm not even overweight ) . But after just 2 weeks of Wii Fit Plus ( usually 30 - 45 minutes per day ) , I'm really noticing a difference . I'm thrilled !
You can work up a sweat without even noticing because you're having so much fun . The Island Cycling is my favorite ( love the Island View Course ) . It definitely gets your blood pumping . Some of my other favorites include Rhythm Kung Fu , Advanced Step , Hula Hoop , Obstacle Course , Rhythm Parade , Bull's Eye , Jogging and Boxing . There are so many choices that it's hard to imagine anyone not finding something that's fun for them or that suits their needs and goals ( unless they're already in great shape ) .
Some of the activities can be a bit challenging to get the hang of ( and it seems that different people have trouble with different things ) . I'm disastrous at skateboarding , but I'm a calorie torcher at obstacle course . My boyfriend's 12 - year-old son got quickly frustrated with the obstacle course , but I bet he'd be a natural at skateboarding . You just have to find what works for you . Fortunately there are plenty of choices !
Another fun feature is that you feel like you're working out with your friends and family . As your family members add themselves to the program ( and you can also add your pets ) , they are featured throughout the game . Your regular Wii friends are featured too , but not as prominently . They cheer you on at the finish line , demonstrate the moves , toss you your hula hoops , march in your band , etc . , and your pet can run along side you as you cycle . It can be an added little boost to your workout . Wii Fit Plus also keeps track of your best times / scores , so it's fun to be able to challenge your previous records . It always feel great when you beat your previous best .
The yoga is good if you like a more calm , relaxed type of workout . Personally I have a hard time staying away from the more active games , but I'm glad it's there when I want to work on strength .
019 4 I am just using my mom's account to write a review for this , since I do not have an account ( I'm only thirteen . )
I was wondering if this game would be fun for me since I'm a kid . After all , I do not want to waste $100 . I was expecting it to be boring to do push ups and Yoga ; but they were actually really fun . It is surprisingly fun to see if your balance is better day to day and see if you have lost or gained weight . It was really funny to see my dad weigh himself , because his Mii character got fat . It was also really fun to play all the Training Plus , Balance , and Aerobics games . So it is very fun for kids in my opinion .
Here is a summary of a few of the games :
TRAINING PLUS :
+ Rythym Parade : One of my favorites , in it you step in place to the beat and swing the Wii Remote in accordance to the scrolling Icons .
+ Rythym Kung Fu : An awesome game where you swing the Wii Remote and kick to the beat .
+ Skate Boarding Arena : You put the balance board on its side and lean to the left and right to turn . A little hard to get the hang of , though .
YOGA :
+ Deep Breathng : You just stand still while breathing .
+ Cobra : Really fun , and it gives you a nice stretch .
+ Standing Knee : This one is one of my favorite yoga exercises because it is easier to keep your balance .
STRENGTH TRAINING :
+ Push Up and Side Plank : This one is pretty easy to get a score of 100 on , but pretty tiring if you do 20 Reps .
+ Push Up Challenge : You can work up to 100 reps of push ups in this . You challenge the trainer and if you beat him , it is quite rewarding , especially it you beat him on the 100 reps . There are also challenge modes for the Jacknife and the Plank .
AEROBICS :
+ Basic Step : This one is kind of hard to get used to , but really fun .
+ Basic Run : In this you put the Wii Remote in your pocket and run in place . It is kind of annoying if your pocket is roomie , which makes the Wii Remote jiggle around , which messes up your run .
BALANCE GAMES :
+ Ski Slalom : Pretty hard to get used to and not my favorite .
In conclusion , is this game right for anyone ? I cannot say that . But I can say I like it .
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I bought my nephews a Wii a long time ago and they fell in love with it and I had to play it every time I visited . I bought a Wii recently and my wife and I fell in love with it .
We have wanted Wii Fit for a long time and finally got it yesterday . Wii fit plus is probably one of the best games I've ever played for the Wii . It is very sensative and all the games are quite fun .
This game has training schedules fit to your needs . Very entertaining to watch someone play . . . hahahaha . . Tons of fun . If you dont have this yet and you love the Wii you will not be dissapointed . Hope you enjoy . Thanks for reading .
021 4 I bought my nephews a Wii a long time ago and they fell in love with it and I had to play it every time I visited . I bought a Wii recently and my wife and I fell in love with it .
We have wanted Wii Fit for a long time and finally got it yesterday . Wii fit plus is probably one of the best games I've ever played for the Wii . It is very sensative and all the games are quite fun .
This game has training schedules fit to your needs . Very entertaining to watch someone play . . . hahahaha . . Tons of fun . If you dont have this yet and you love the Wii you will not be dissapointed . Hope you enjoy . Thanks for reading .
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This is a fitness system . Who needs fitness systems the most ? Heavy people .
Guess what ? I got on the balance board to be weighed and it told me I was too heavy to use it . Mind you I am not a Biggest Loser Candidate . I am just over the 250 lb limit .
Why would you build this without making it capable of working for bigger people ? These are the people who want to lose weight in the privacy of their homes , until they are gym ready .
Completely stupid , upsetting , annoying and unfair . Wasted money .
026 4 This is a fitness system . Who needs fitness systems the most ? Heavy people .
Guess what ? I got on the balance board to be weighed and it told me I was too heavy to use it . Mind you I am not a Biggest Loser Candidate . I am just over the 250 lb limit .
Why would you build this without making it capable of working for bigger people ? These are the people who want to lose weight in the privacy of their homes , until they are gym ready .
Completely stupid , upsetting , annoying and unfair . Wasted money .
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This Wii Fit Plus is absolutly the best . I have had no problem with the Wii Fit . I haven't tried the original Wii Fit but this I have . Doing the Wii Fit feel's like your in a Gym . And your doing all sort's of activites . I enjoy all of these game's and I use the Wii Fit everyday .
Yoga - Yoga poses that tone muscles and improve posture .
Strength Training - Workouts to build and tone your muscles .
Arobics - Exercises that help burn body fat .
Balance Games - Games that help develop your sense of balance .
The game's that are included are extreamly fun . You will not get board with the Wii Fit . It's fun and very helpful . When you hook up your Wii board make sure you put the 4 plates under the Wii board and try not to jump or do crazy stuff on the Wii board , cause that's not what it's for . I highly recommened this Wii Fit Plus to anyone .
028 4 This Wii Fit Plus is absolutly the best . I have had no problem with the Wii Fit . I haven't tried the original Wii Fit but this I have . Doing the Wii Fit feel's like your in a Gym . And your doing all sort's of activites . I enjoy all of these game's and I use the Wii Fit everyday .
Yoga - Yoga poses that tone muscles and improve posture .
Strength Training - Workouts to build and tone your muscles .
Arobics - Exercises that help burn body fat .
Balance Games - Games that help develop your sense of balance .
The game's that are included are extreamly fun . You will not get board with the Wii Fit . It's fun and very helpful . When you hook up your Wii board make sure you put the 4 plates under the Wii board and try not to jump or do crazy stuff on the Wii board , cause that's not what it's for . I highly recommened this Wii Fit Plus to anyone .
033 4 If Wii Fit has a flaw , it may be that it begins with an induction ritual during which it announces that you are underweight , overweight , weak , or older than your years . In our reasonably healthy family , only the 18 year old gymnast completely satisfied the Wii's requirements . However , you can do this bit in private and password protect your data if you choose to .
Wii Fit has activities for balance , yoga , strength training , and aerobics . The activities are of three types .
First , and probably most fun for the family , are the games in which your Mii , the Wii avatar , is playing a sport or game . You can fly , play obstacle course games reminiscent of Japanese game shows , juggle , or try out sports from boxing to snowboarding . You can work on your golf swing ( the feedback from the balance board is really useful ) or do a step class , or swing your hips to do math equations . The running option is interesting . We added our dog to the game , so his Mii joined us on our runs . You put the controller in your pocket while you run on the ground , not the balance board , and you can change channels and watch TV while you run . If you'd rather watch your Mii run , you get a quiz at the end on what you've seen during the run , a feature which can help keep you focused .
There are also more abstract games in which you use your movements on the balance board to move objects in mazes and so forth . These are intended to assist with balance and posture .
Finally , there are the yoga and strength exercises . You choose a male or female trainer and do standard exercises to the Wii's count . You're led through slow push ups and planks , tree pose , lunges , and plenty more . The balance board gives some feedback , and the virtual trainer is encouraging . Some of the strength training moves seemed pointless without weights , and Wii weights seem only to come in 2lb sizes , but the rest of the movements work well . There may be too much of a break between the movements , but that may also get smoother as we improve our Wii Fit skills .
We like the way the game keeps track of your time spent , and the variety of games . We've read reviews that say better than nothing and we're not giving up our gym memberships , but we think this'll be a great way for our college athletes to keep in shape during vacations , and the desk workers in the group expect to be able to get a good workout on days when we only have 30 minutes .
This one is a lot of fun .
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I am 60 and obese . I love working out with this . It gives me a great workout , is entertaining , and has lots of variety .
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I HATE to exercise . I love to lose weight and love to eat , so for some reason need to exercise to balance everything out . I love that I can let it pick out my routines and all I have to do is follow them . Seriously , who would have guessed that you could hit people with snowballs and work on your abs . Double bonus in my book . Would strongly recommend this to anyone that hates to exercise but loves to have fun . PS . I am not a big video game lover either .
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I HATE to exercise . I love to lose weight and love to eat , so for some reason need to exercise to balance everything out . I love that I can let it pick out my routines and all I have to do is follow them . Seriously , who would have guessed that you could hit people with snowballs and work on your abs . Double bonus in my book . Would strongly recommend this to anyone that hates to exercise but loves to have fun . PS . I am not a big video game lover either .
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Over-all the ' bundle ' has added fun , variety and quality to my exercise regime . The available workouts are fun ; some are so funny you can laugh the pounds away . I wonder how many calories you burn with laughter ? ? ?
The workouts with the fitness trainers , such as the yoga moves , are challenging without being overwhelming . If you are overwhelmed the board or remote records that so the trainer can adjust the intensity for future exercise .
Wii Fit keeps track of your workouts and counts your calories burned so you don't have to worry about how to count . If you do other exercises outside of Wii Fit , there's a place to register that too so you can get all the credit you deserve .
Now for the ' ouch ' part . Since you can't wear shoes on the balance board , even a thick pair of socks can't do enough to cushion the blows by the time you've met your workout goal for the day .
I couldn't find a fitted cushion available at Amazon though the
Wii Fit Balance Board Clear Silicone Sleeve
might help .
In the end , I would still buy the
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
. I can't wait for my next workout . . . you can't beat a deal like that .
I recommend
My Fitness Coach
along with
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
. Though you get a ton ( 60 I think ) of exercises in the Wii Fit Plus , I love having the variety another workout program adds .
040 4 Over-all the ' bundle ' has added fun , variety and quality to my exercise regime . The available workouts are fun ; some are so funny you can laugh the pounds away . I wonder how many calories you burn with laughter ? ? ?
The workouts with the fitness trainers , such as the yoga moves , are challenging without being overwhelming . If you are overwhelmed the board or remote records that so the trainer can adjust the intensity for future exercise .
Wii Fit keeps track of your workouts and counts your calories burned so you don't have to worry about how to count . If you do other exercises outside of Wii Fit , there's a place to register that too so you can get all the credit you deserve .
Now for the ' ouch ' part . Since you can't wear shoes on the balance board , even a thick pair of socks can't do enough to cushion the blows by the time you've met your workout goal for the day .
I couldn't find a fitted cushion available at Amazon though the
Wii Fit Balance Board Clear Silicone Sleeve
might help .
In the end , I would still buy the
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
. I can't wait for my next workout . . . you can't beat a deal like that .
I recommend
My Fitness Coach
along with
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
. Though you get a ton ( 60 I think ) of exercises in the Wii Fit Plus , I love having the variety another workout program adds .
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I did not have the Wii Fit before the Plus version came out , but I waited to purchase it because I heard it was going to be better than the first one ( i.e . have more games ) . It is a lot of fun . I love the game that came with the board as well as some others I have purchased to use with it . I love that the board weighs you if you want it to and the Plus version of the board goes up to at least 330 lbs or more , that lets me know that I am not going to break it by stepping on it because I am around 280 . I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs low impact exercises and are getting started with exercise OR for anyone who wants a little variety thrown in to the typical workouts . . I think it's good for everyone . A lot of my friends ( young and older ) love the Wii Fit Plus and Balance Board too . I think the biggest appeal of having it is that some of the games are so fun that you don't even realize that you are burning off calories . I easily play it for an hour or more and do not even realize I have done so !
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I did not have the Wii Fit before the Plus version came out , but I waited to purchase it because I heard it was going to be better than the first one ( i.e . have more games ) . It is a lot of fun . I love the game that came with the board as well as some others I have purchased to use with it . I love that the board weighs you if you want it to and the Plus version of the board goes up to at least 330 lbs or more , that lets me know that I am not going to break it by stepping on it because I am around 280 . I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs low impact exercises and are getting started with exercise OR for anyone who wants a little variety thrown in to the typical workouts . . I think it's good for everyone . A lot of my friends ( young and older ) love the Wii Fit Plus and Balance Board too . I think the biggest appeal of having it is that some of the games are so fun that you don't even realize that you are burning off calories . I easily play it for an hour or more and do not even realize I have done so !
043 4 I did not have the Wii Fit before the Plus version came out , but I waited to purchase it because I heard it was going to be better than the first one ( i.e . have more games ) . It is a lot of fun . I love the game that came with the board as well as some others I have purchased to use with it . I love that the board weighs you if you want it to and the Plus version of the board goes up to at least 330 lbs or more , that lets me know that I am not going to break it by stepping on it because I am around 280 . I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs low impact exercises and are getting started with exercise OR for anyone who wants a little variety thrown in to the typical workouts . . I think it's good for everyone . A lot of my friends ( young and older ) love the Wii Fit Plus and Balance Board too . I think the biggest appeal of having it is that some of the games are so fun that you don't even realize that you are burning off calories . I easily play it for an hour or more and do not even realize I have done so !
045 4 I have had the Wii Fit Plus for a few months now , so I thought I'd submit a review . While it is fun , I really don't feel that it provides a proper workout . Here are the good and bad points about the system as I see them .
The good :
1 . The games are fun and engaging . That's really good because it motivates you to keep at it . My favorites are Kung Fu , Basic Run , Hula Hoop , Lotus Focus , High Wire , and the ski jump one .
2 . I like how your friends and families Mii that are on your Wii will show in the various games . It's nice to see some familiar faces .
3 . You can set goals , such as how many calories you'd like to burn per day , and after each exercise , it will tell you how many calories you burned and how many more you have to go ( although there isn't a way to tell exactly how accurate the calorie counter is ) .
4 . It has Yoga poses , which I have done a few times . They are pretty good .
5 . I have bad balance , so I have been using the balance games , and I think I've improved my balance a bit .
6 . The Balance Board is neat .
The bad :
1 . As I before , Wii Fit Plus is more of a game than a workout . It's great if you are person new to exercise who wants to start slow with low impact workouts and build yourself up to more activity . However , if you are a moderately active person , you probably won't even break a sweat in most of these games . If you are looking for good workout , I'd recommend EA Sports Active .
2 . It puts WAY too much emphasis on the BMI , or Body Mass Index . The BMI is known to be VERY inaccurate a lot of the time , becuase it doesn't differenciate between muscle and body fat weight . It is NOT an accurate measure of how healthy you are ! There are some people in top physical condition who would register as obese simply because of their muscle .
3 . I agree with others who say that this game is a bit condescending at times . It can be a bit discouraging , and may cause problems for those who have or are recovering from eating disorders .
So , as I said , Wii Fit Plus is a great way to get into ease your way into exercising if you haven't been doing so , or if you just want to play some fun , active games . As I said , I still use it for the body tests and fun balance games . However , if you want a more intense workout , look at other fitness games for the Wii .
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I think this game works well for someone who is not in great shape to begin with , but the exercises just seem too simple with far too few reps for those who come into this game a little more advanced . I wish it had some quick tests to evaluate where you currently were physically and adapt the exercised to be more strenuous if needed right off the bat . I ended up getting bored with it after my second day .
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I think this game works well for someone who is not in great shape to begin with , but the exercises just seem too simple with far too few reps for those who come into this game a little more advanced . I wish it had some quick tests to evaluate where you currently were physically and adapt the exercised to be more strenuous if needed right off the bat . I ended up getting bored with it after my second day .
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With the approach of winter and cold / damp weather I was looking for something to keep me active ( I'm a runner ) and the Wii Fit Plus didn't disappoint . It's got a great variety of games and yoga / strength training exercises . And the fact that it tracks your weight and how many Calories you've burned helps you realize how much you need to work to burn off that ice cream sundae you couldn't avoid . ( Which is precisely why I work out - - to eat the foods I love and not feel guilty about it - - the good feeling and increased health / immunity to disease are just side benefits . )
I should note that you've got to work at it to break a sweat - - it's not designed to be a strenuous workout . However , I think the developers at Nintendo did a good job considering the demographic they'd have to cover ( 5 - 95 year olds ) . And its a neat way to check out Yoga without having to leave the house . I'm sure doing it in a class would be more interesting , but this way you can practice a bit before going .
The key to this product , like all exercises , is that you've got to use it for it to be of any benefit . I highly recommend this product to everyone - - you will only benefit from it .
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Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( Video Game )
With the approach of winter and cold / damp weather I was looking for something to keep me active ( I'm a runner ) and the Wii Fit Plus didn't disappoint . It's got a great variety of games and yoga / strength training exercises . And the fact that it tracks your weight and how many Calories you've burned helps you realize how much you need to work to burn off that ice cream sundae you couldn't avoid . ( Which is precisely why I work out - - to eat the foods I love and not feel guilty about it - - the good feeling and increased health / immunity to disease are just side benefits . )
I should note that you've got to work at it to break a sweat - - it's not designed to be a strenuous workout . However , I think the developers at Nintendo did a good job considering the demographic they'd have to cover ( 5 - 95 year olds ) . And its a neat way to check out Yoga without having to leave the house . I'm sure doing it in a class would be more interesting , but this way you can practice a bit before going .
The key to this product , like all exercises , is that you've got to use it for it to be of any benefit . I highly recommend this product to everyone - - you will only benefit from it .
051 4 With the approach of winter and cold / damp weather I was looking for something to keep me active ( I'm a runner ) and the Wii Fit Plus didn't disappoint . It's got a great variety of games and yoga / strength training exercises . And the fact that it tracks your weight and how many Calories you've burned helps you realize how much you need to work to burn off that ice cream sundae you couldn't avoid . ( Which is precisely why I work out - - to eat the foods I love and not feel guilty about it - - the good feeling and increased health / immunity to disease are just side benefits . )
I should note that you've got to work at it to break a sweat - - it's not designed to be a strenuous workout . However , I think the developers at Nintendo did a good job considering the demographic they'd have to cover ( 5 - 95 year olds ) . And its a neat way to check out Yoga without having to leave the house . I'm sure doing it in a class would be more interesting , but this way you can practice a bit before going .
The key to this product , like all exercises , is that you've got to use it for it to be of any benefit . I highly recommend this product to everyone - - you will only benefit from it .
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The new Wii Fit Plus has a lot more activities than the original and it provides lots of fun for folks with varying abilities and interests . We don't have kids and we are not spring chickens . The only thing that irritates me is when you don't complete an activity in the allotted time ( like the Table Tilts ) it ends and you have to start all over again from the beginning . It doesn't allow you to repeat or practice the level you failed and , although it provides exercise because you have to start all over again , it gets boring if you can't fairly quickly master the troublesome level . Why do they have limited times anyway ? Who cares how long it takes ?
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The new Wii Fit Plus has a lot more activities than the original and it provides lots of fun for folks with varying abilities and interests . We don't have kids and we are not spring chickens . The only thing that irritates me is when you don't complete an activity in the allotted time ( like the Table Tilts ) it ends and you have to start all over again from the beginning . It doesn't allow you to repeat or practice the level you failed and , although it provides exercise because you have to start all over again , it gets boring if you can't fairly quickly master the troublesome level . Why do they have limited times anyway ? Who cares how long it takes ?
054 4 The new Wii Fit Plus has a lot more activities than the original and it provides lots of fun for folks with varying abilities and interests . We don't have kids and we are not spring chickens . The only thing that irritates me is when you don't complete an activity in the allotted time ( like the Table Tilts ) it ends and you have to start all over again from the beginning . It doesn't allow you to repeat or practice the level you failed and , although it provides exercise because you have to start all over again , it gets boring if you can't fairly quickly master the troublesome level . Why do they have limited times anyway ? Who cares how long it takes ?
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This thing is pure genius and I confess - - I've become slightly addicted . The Wii in itself is the coolest cheap date night . Add Wii Fit , and the product went from fun to totally useful . First , you / your family create your mii which you alter so that it looks like you . You can even add your pets in and weigh them , which makes the home screen adorable when the whole family runs out to greet you ! Then , you weigh in and your mii either stays the same , gets thinner , or * gasp * gets bigger if happen to be overweight . I believe this setting can be altered if that part doesn't appeal to you .
The concept behind many activities is balance because the rule of thumb is that your core becomes stronger when your balance is right . Besides balance , it has some of these fun activities :
* strength
* yoga poses
* downhill skiing for balance
* running
* hula hoop
* boxing
* step
* many more
Honestly , if you work out a lot , some of them are lame . For example , the step was very disappointing and I didn't even break a sweat . I wish the cardio features of it were more challenging . The top activities in my opinion are : strength , yoga , and hula hoop because they are the toughest . Once the system recognizes that you are ready , it does unlock more advanced options . For example , the hula hoop time goes up ( and actually , the hula hoop is pretty challenging and great for the waist ! ) and the strength exercises will unlock a higher number of repetitions .
If you want to work out hard , you'll have to still go to the gym . However , the Wii Fit really keeps you in check with the weigh-ins ( and the corresponding charts that show your progress ) and you can create workouts for yourself that may include yoga and strength ( or whatever you want ) for those days you don't feel like going to the gym or perhaps for an extra quick morning routine .
Any exercise is good exercise and the Wii Fit found a way to make it fun . I definitely pay more attention to my balance and after so many plank poses and leg lifts , and I do feel a bit stronger / more toned .
056 4 This thing is pure genius and I confess - - I've become slightly addicted . The Wii in itself is the coolest cheap date night . Add Wii Fit , and the product went from fun to totally useful . First , you / your family create your mii which you alter so that it looks like you . You can even add your pets in and weigh them , which makes the home screen adorable when the whole family runs out to greet you ! Then , you weigh in and your mii either stays the same , gets thinner , or * gasp * gets bigger if happen to be overweight . I believe this setting can be altered if that part doesn't appeal to you .
The concept behind many activities is balance because the rule of thumb is that your core becomes stronger when your balance is right . Besides balance , it has some of these fun activities :
* strength
* yoga poses
* downhill skiing for balance
* running
* hula hoop
* boxing
* step
* many more
Honestly , if you work out a lot , some of them are lame . For example , the step was very disappointing and I didn't even break a sweat . I wish the cardio features of it were more challenging . The top activities in my opinion are : strength , yoga , and hula hoop because they are the toughest . Once the system recognizes that you are ready , it does unlock more advanced options . For example , the hula hoop time goes up ( and actually , the hula hoop is pretty challenging and great for the waist ! ) and the strength exercises will unlock a higher number of repetitions .
If you want to work out hard , you'll have to still go to the gym . However , the Wii Fit really keeps you in check with the weigh-ins ( and the corresponding charts that show your progress ) and you can create workouts for yourself that may include yoga and strength ( or whatever you want ) for those days you don't feel like going to the gym or perhaps for an extra quick morning routine .
Any exercise is good exercise and the Wii Fit found a way to make it fun . I definitely pay more attention to my balance and after so many plank poses and leg lifts , and I do feel a bit stronger / more toned .
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This game is a great idea for :
- Those just starting out with exercise
- Wintertime when it's too cold to go outside
- Warm-Up before a long walk or jog
- Those that can't afford a gym membership or yoga sessions
- Procrastinators - the people who make excuses why they don't have the time to work out
Not recommended for :
- Serious weight loss . You can't really get an intense cardio-burning workout session on Wii Fit by itself , you'd have to pair it with jogging , biking or some other high-intensity activity
- Highly active , athletic people . They will find this boring , or not intense enough
Recommendations for improvement :
- Ability to freely choose any activity when setting up a work-out routine . Currently , you either have to choose from a pre-set selection of activities ( targeting certain areas ) , or you are limited to choose from yoga or strength training
- Ability to calculate body fat percentage
- Food calorie counter / food diary
- Bigger balance board , or perhaps a floormat instead
058 4 This game is a great idea for :
- Those just starting out with exercise
- Wintertime when it's too cold to go outside
- Warm-Up before a long walk or jog
- Those that can't afford a gym membership or yoga sessions
- Procrastinators - the people who make excuses why they don't have the time to work out
Not recommended for :
- Serious weight loss . You can't really get an intense cardio-burning workout session on Wii Fit by itself , you'd have to pair it with jogging , biking or some other high-intensity activity
- Highly active , athletic people . They will find this boring , or not intense enough
Recommendations for improvement :
- Ability to freely choose any activity when setting up a work-out routine . Currently , you either have to choose from a pre-set selection of activities ( targeting certain areas ) , or you are limited to choose from yoga or strength training
- Ability to calculate body fat percentage
- Food calorie counter / food diary
- Bigger balance board , or perhaps a floormat instead
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I am 52 years old , chronically sick , and chubby , so that creates a setting into which this review was typed !
This program is wonderful ! It was plug-and-play easy to set up , and within 15 minutes I was standing on the balance board in front of our TV , waiting to see what fun was in store . . .
And I did have fun ! So much fun that before I realized it , a LOT of time had flown by ! I was so interested , I had to try out everything ; it seemed I couldn't stop . The yoga , the strength training , aerobics , and the training games were all fun , accessible for me ( meaning they were short enough and plain enough - - explained and illustrated well . ) I racked up quite a bit of time spent in honest exercising . . . so much so , that when I finally forced myself to shut the program down , I had a hard time getting up the stairs because I was so tired .
Of course , I was beginner-level at everything , but that was to be expected . For the fitter and healthier , there were more difficult challenges and options .
Get the gel sleeve for your balance board , and keep in mind that you'll use a nunchuk for several of the training games .
I have tried memberships to health clubs ( SO hard to get to in the cold weather ! ) and video / DVD routines ( SO boring after a while , and no interactive option ) - -
I am confident this program will be a steady part of my life .
I might remain chubby , sick , and older , but I will also be fitter and stronger , thanks to this program .
I highly recommend this program , especially to people like me who find , by reason of poor health , that they are stuck in a chair losing strength . We finally have at least one fun option to fight this decline !
060 4 I am 52 years old , chronically sick , and chubby , so that creates a setting into which this review was typed !
This program is wonderful ! It was plug-and-play easy to set up , and within 15 minutes I was standing on the balance board in front of our TV , waiting to see what fun was in store . . .
And I did have fun ! So much fun that before I realized it , a LOT of time had flown by ! I was so interested , I had to try out everything ; it seemed I couldn't stop . The yoga , the strength training , aerobics , and the training games were all fun , accessible for me ( meaning they were short enough and plain enough - - explained and illustrated well . ) I racked up quite a bit of time spent in honest exercising . . . so much so , that when I finally forced myself to shut the program down , I had a hard time getting up the stairs because I was so tired .
Of course , I was beginner-level at everything , but that was to be expected . For the fitter and healthier , there were more difficult challenges and options .
Get the gel sleeve for your balance board , and keep in mind that you'll use a nunchuk for several of the training games .
I have tried memberships to health clubs ( SO hard to get to in the cold weather ! ) and video / DVD routines ( SO boring after a while , and no interactive option ) - -
I am confident this program will be a steady part of my life .
I might remain chubby , sick , and older , but I will also be fitter and stronger , thanks to this program .
I highly recommend this program , especially to people like me who find , by reason of poor health , that they are stuck in a chair losing strength . We finally have at least one fun option to fight this decline !
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Ok , they try to mask this as a fitness thing and have you go through all these pseudo-fit things like humiliating you by displaying your BMI , weight , Wii Age on a 60 - inch high def for your family to see ( are they TRYING to cause DIVORCES ? )
But once you get past that , they have some really fun stuff for the whole family - - we spent the most time laughing as the kids dodged Panda Bears and soccer shoes or re-enacting the Agony of Defeat ski scene from the Wide World of Sports . And while they were doing that , they were actually using their whole body and not just getting carpal tunnel syndrome from your standard video game .
The balance board that has been added is very helpful in developing coordination . I was impressed at how challenging the exercises are but if you are consistent , you will make progress .
Are the games on this going to be as effective as a personal trainer at a gym ? Probably not ( but overall - - a heck of a lot chepaer ) . However , if you are consistent with it , you will see some improvement in overall body tone and conditioning and that is never a bad thing . I think the true value comes from making fitness into a game where the whole family can participate . Much more interactive than any other video games , these activities will provide the whole family some active fun for the kids while watching some really hysterical graphics ( ok , our family is easily amused ) , I think this has been my favorite part of the Wii experience so far . . .
I highly recommend this game for the whole family .
[ NCJAR ]
062 4 Ok , they try to mask this as a fitness thing and have you go through all these pseudo-fit things like humiliating you by displaying your BMI , weight , Wii Age on a 60 - inch high def for your family to see ( are they TRYING to cause DIVORCES ? )
But once you get past that , they have some really fun stuff for the whole family - - we spent the most time laughing as the kids dodged Panda Bears and soccer shoes or re-enacting the Agony of Defeat ski scene from the Wide World of Sports . And while they were doing that , they were actually using their whole body and not just getting carpal tunnel syndrome from your standard video game .
The balance board that has been added is very helpful in developing coordination . I was impressed at how challenging the exercises are but if you are consistent , you will make progress .
Are the games on this going to be as effective as a personal trainer at a gym ? Probably not ( but overall - - a heck of a lot chepaer ) . However , if you are consistent with it , you will see some improvement in overall body tone and conditioning and that is never a bad thing . I think the true value comes from making fitness into a game where the whole family can participate . Much more interactive than any other video games , these activities will provide the whole family some active fun for the kids while watching some really hysterical graphics ( ok , our family is easily amused ) , I think this has been my favorite part of the Wii experience so far . . .
I highly recommend this game for the whole family .
[ NCJAR ]
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I've never been much for exercise . It's boring , mind-dulling stuff . But this game is making it fun , and I'm actually exercising regularly ! It has some flaws - - mostly the advice gets repetitive , and I wish I could put the aerobic games into a routine . But for me it doesn't really matter , because I've gone from couch potato to someone who exercises six times a week , at least 30 minutes to a session . And that is a very good thing .
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For years I have struggled with weight and I have tried and failed many times to consistently go to the gym . It seemed the only way for me to lose weight was to starve myself slowly over time.I was miserable , grumpy , irritable . For Christmas last year my mother got me Wii Fit Plus and I was excited for it at first . I had this weird notion that it was going to be the answer to my problem and that in no time I would get my body to be where I wanted it to be .
After using the Wii every morning for a month I haven't lost any weight but I noticed a definite change in my attitude . I was happy excited , waking up with incredible ease . I realized then that this was not a weight-loss solution , but the motivational tool that I needed to give me the impetus to go and take action . I had a gym membership that languished for three years , that I was paying for everything , but in the last three months since I started using it I find myself looking forward to get home from workspace and go to the gym .
The bottom line is that this will not make you simply build muscle , but rather it will keep the motivation to go and be more active . Almost everyone some motivation to change their life definitely will help you motivate yourself to take better care of your body and your life .
071 4 For years I have struggled with weight and I have tried and failed many times to consistently go to the gym . It seemed the only way for me to lose weight was to starve myself slowly over time.I was miserable , grumpy , irritable . For Christmas last year my mother got me Wii Fit Plus and I was excited for it at first . I had this weird notion that it was going to be the answer to my problem and that in no time I would get my body to be where I wanted it to be .
After using the Wii every morning for a month I haven't lost any weight but I noticed a definite change in my attitude . I was happy excited , waking up with incredible ease . I realized then that this was not a weight-loss solution , but the motivational tool that I needed to give me the impetus to go and take action . I had a gym membership that languished for three years , that I was paying for everything , but in the last three months since I started using it I find myself looking forward to get home from workspace and go to the gym .
The bottom line is that this will not make you simply build muscle , but rather it will keep the motivation to go and be more active . Almost everyone some motivation to change their life definitely will help you motivate yourself to take better care of your body and your life .
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I gave this to my granddaughter for her 9th birthday and she totally enjoys it and has playdates where they continuously play . I thought it was more expensive then I had anticipated but worth it to see the fun she has with it .
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I gave this to my granddaughter for her 9th birthday and she totally enjoys it and has playdates where they continuously play . I thought it was more expensive then I had anticipated but worth it to see the fun she has with it .
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I purchased the Wii Fit Plus for my wife this past Christmas . Our gym had gone out of business , and this seemed pretty interesting for us ( late 30s ) . We had already owned the Wii console from the year before , but we had lost some interest as had our kids ( 4 / 6 ) . Well its easy to say this changed everything !
The addition of the balance board completes the whole ' virtual reality ' experience of the Wii . I am amazed how the board can detect your arms flapping or hips gyrating to really immerse you into the game . The balance and training plus games ( new to wii fit plus ) are tons of fun , and we have spent dozens of hours playing them with the kiddos .
I have been doing the strength training exercise for over 60 days now , and I have noticed a big difference - most notably in my legs , posture , and balance . More than anything , I would say the Wii Fit Plus works on improving your balance . I have gained about 5 pounds of muscle in my legs - which is exactly what I needed - while losing pounds of fat around my waist . I have always had a V shaped upper body with skinny weak legs and a flat butt , but after 2 months my legs and hines are possibly as strong as they have been since college . I work out every other day , and I have yet to lose interest . One exercise - the single arm lift - was such a beating at first , that I thought I was going to give up all together . But now I pop right up like a spry teenager . I think I even walk different now . I have just started to supplement the Wii Fit with a few dumbbell exercises - incline bench , curls , and shoulder lifts - for a little extra girth in the upper body for swimsuit season ( the Wii tends to slim down and tone , not build up ) . I have not even tried the yoga yet , but I may in the next few weeks .
We ended up purchasing several more games now to utilize the balance board , although none utilize it as well as this game IMHO . We recently purchased the Sports Resort which is also getting alot of play time from the kids . We also just bought another Wii and WFP with board for my wife's parents , and plan to get one for mine since they have so much fun playing it . . .
076 4 I purchased the Wii Fit Plus for my wife this past Christmas . Our gym had gone out of business , and this seemed pretty interesting for us ( late 30s ) . We had already owned the Wii console from the year before , but we had lost some interest as had our kids ( 4 / 6 ) . Well its easy to say this changed everything !
The addition of the balance board completes the whole ' virtual reality ' experience of the Wii . I am amazed how the board can detect your arms flapping or hips gyrating to really immerse you into the game . The balance and training plus games ( new to wii fit plus ) are tons of fun , and we have spent dozens of hours playing them with the kiddos .
I have been doing the strength training exercise for over 60 days now , and I have noticed a big difference - most notably in my legs , posture , and balance . More than anything , I would say the Wii Fit Plus works on improving your balance . I have gained about 5 pounds of muscle in my legs - which is exactly what I needed - while losing pounds of fat around my waist . I have always had a V shaped upper body with skinny weak legs and a flat butt , but after 2 months my legs and hines are possibly as strong as they have been since college . I work out every other day , and I have yet to lose interest . One exercise - the single arm lift - was such a beating at first , that I thought I was going to give up all together . But now I pop right up like a spry teenager . I think I even walk different now . I have just started to supplement the Wii Fit with a few dumbbell exercises - incline bench , curls , and shoulder lifts - for a little extra girth in the upper body for swimsuit season ( the Wii tends to slim down and tone , not build up ) . I have not even tried the yoga yet , but I may in the next few weeks .
We ended up purchasing several more games now to utilize the balance board , although none utilize it as well as this game IMHO . We recently purchased the Sports Resort which is also getting alot of play time from the kids . We also just bought another Wii and WFP with board for my wife's parents , and plan to get one for mine since they have so much fun playing it . . .
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fun , makes me exercise , i can watch t.v . a movie , or listen to radio while I do my aerobic portion . it monitors me . does not yell out my weight - actually never shows it unless I hit weight . just does the intitial bmi which is totally cool . so i came up obese , i wasn't shocked . really fun training games . great yoga moves , strenth training / pilates moves . highly recommended , ecspecially since going to the gym just isnt working . my 14 month old loves to watch it .
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The Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board is an amazing product that has enriched our family's experience because everyone can get excited about one or two of the games .
I was concerned that it wouldn't work on our thick carped and pad , but it comes with four extensions for the pads and works just fine .
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The Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board is an amazing product that has enriched our family's experience because everyone can get excited about one or two of the games .
I was concerned that it wouldn't work on our thick carped and pad , but it comes with four extensions for the pads and works just fine .
081 4 The Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board is an amazing product that has enriched our family's experience because everyone can get excited about one or two of the games .
I was concerned that it wouldn't work on our thick carped and pad , but it comes with four extensions for the pads and works just fine .
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we absolutely love this game and board system . it is made for all ages . all 5 of my kids cn use it . from my youngest who is 1 1 / 2 and oldest who is 7 years old . it is user friendly . we love the many workouts and area toning . you can customize your own routine and workout . the games are to die for .
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we absolutely love this game and board system . it is made for all ages . all 5 of my kids cn use it . from my youngest who is 1 1 / 2 and oldest who is 7 years old . it is user friendly . we love the many workouts and area toning . you can customize your own routine and workout . the games are to die for .
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Wi Fitness Plus is a great way to start your New Year off the right way ! I didn't realize some of my weak areas . It is a fun way to exercise . One caution - - you have to be pretty thick skinned - It is blunt about your fitness level and BMI . I view it as a challenge .
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Great for family fun . New games are great . Wish you could access all games without earning access to them but otherwise a quality gaming experience .
And it came Free Shipping in only two days ! !
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Great for family fun . New games are great . Wish you could access all games without earning access to them but otherwise a quality gaming experience .
And it came Free Shipping in only two days ! !
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Really had a lot of fun with my grandchildren . They did not know I could Hula Hoop . . Also a good work out
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Really had a lot of fun with my grandchildren . They did not know I could Hula Hoop . . Also a good work out
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I purchased the Wii Fit Plus because I was bored with my normal workouts and so , was getting out of shape . This game is the perfect thing to get me back in the mood to exercise . There are fun games as well as more serious strength and yoga moves . I enjoy the emphasis on balance games designed to take full advantage of the wii balance board features . I love the skateboarding , ski slalom and ski jump . This is a great tool to get in shape , or just for having fun while working up a sweat . I'd recommend this over the regular Wii Fit , the Plus extra features are worth the extra money . The ability to create your own workout means you can put the controller down and do a full routine without stopping ( unless you want to pause ) . There is a check-in section which tracks your weight , bmi and exercise minutes over time . I like the graphs to view my progress , but the interface is a bit laughable . When I gained one pound I was asked what bad behaviors I had done to cause such a calamity ! I know my weight can fluctuate up to 3 pounds in a day , so this was clearly overkill . I guess if you are obsessed about your weight , the emphasis on these tiny changes could be a negative . Overall , I love having much more fun while exercising .
097 4 I purchased the Wii Fit Plus because I was bored with my normal workouts and so , was getting out of shape . This game is the perfect thing to get me back in the mood to exercise . There are fun games as well as more serious strength and yoga moves . I enjoy the emphasis on balance games designed to take full advantage of the wii balance board features . I love the skateboarding , ski slalom and ski jump . This is a great tool to get in shape , or just for having fun while working up a sweat . I'd recommend this over the regular Wii Fit , the Plus extra features are worth the extra money . The ability to create your own workout means you can put the controller down and do a full routine without stopping ( unless you want to pause ) . There is a check-in section which tracks your weight , bmi and exercise minutes over time . I like the graphs to view my progress , but the interface is a bit laughable . When I gained one pound I was asked what bad behaviors I had done to cause such a calamity ! I know my weight can fluctuate up to 3 pounds in a day , so this was clearly overkill . I guess if you are obsessed about your weight , the emphasis on these tiny changes could be a negative . Overall , I love having much more fun while exercising .
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I had played the regular Wii Fit , and this one is def better . It has all the things that the original one has but the new games and features are most def a plus , they are more fun and challenge you a little bit more . It also has the feature of making routines depending on what you want to work . I would def recommend this product .
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I had played the regular Wii Fit , and this one is def better . It has all the things that the original one has but the new games and features are most def a plus , they are more fun and challenge you a little bit more . It also has the feature of making routines depending on what you want to work . I would def recommend this product .
106 4 My wife and I decided to purchase the Wii Fit Plus shortly after the birth of our second child to give us both the oppurtunity to squeeze in workouts into a schedule already filled with countless parental and occupational responsibilities . My wife has yet to use it , as her spare moments , what few exist , are primarily spent catching up on sleep and housework . I've managed to take the Wii Fit Plus for a test drive and used it continuously for a solid month . Thus far , I've been happy with the experience , though being an individual who enjoys and previously participated in high intensity exercise , I could safely say that the Wii Fit Plus is no substitute nor do I think it was ever intended to be . If you're someone who enjoys running , cardio , or high intensity weight lifting , I would sincerely recommend you look elsewhere , though that being said , I think that Wii Fit Plus makes a suitable supplement to any more intense exercise routine .
That being said , the exercises and games on the Wii Fit Plus are fun and challenging . I consider myself an athlete , albeit an out-of-shape one , and I still experienced difficulty truly mastering many of the workouts . When the program has determined that you have achieved perceived mastery of a specific exercise , it gives you option of raising the bar a little higher by either increasing the difficulty level or number of repetitions . Again , none of the workouts I performed really elevated my heart rate into the cardio zone , but I did initially feel a little soreness the next day which is an indication that my body was exerting itself in some fashion . If anything , the Wii Fit Plus has certainly shed light on those areas of my physical makeup that are lacking and need improvement such as my balance .
Aside from the games and exercises , I like the weight tracking feature that monitors your weight and allows you to set weight loss goals . From an accountability standpoint , it serves as an adequate indicator of health habits that may need adjustment if you're seeing increases in weight and offers a form of encouragement as you get watch your weight drop over time . Of course , the key is to make sure you regularly weigh yourself , whether you want to or not ; ) One flaw is that the BMI ( Body Mass Index ) calculation is not universally applicable . In other words , it does not take into account different body types and the fact that muscle mass can increase your weight in a positive way . I'm 5'10 and it says I should weigh somewhere near 160 lbs . I weighed 175 lbs . in college with very little body fat , and according to the Wii Fit Plus , I would be overweight . Of course , I weight 186 lbs . now and would openly admit that I am overweight .
All in all , the Wii Fit Plus is something I would recommend because it accomplishes what it was intended to do , and that is to provide a fun alternative for doing something active and to increase your personal consciousness about your existing state of your health .
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the wii is addictive . my wife is on it a lot . Using the wii fit plus , we have been able to loose 12 lbs in 8 weeks . doesn't sound like a lot , but when you consider that we now come home and get on the wii first thing before dinner .
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the wii is addictive . my wife is on it a lot . Using the wii fit plus , we have been able to loose 12 lbs in 8 weeks . doesn't sound like a lot , but when you consider that we now come home and get on the wii first thing before dinner .
111 4 I AM a gym-goer . So many of the reviewers here talk about being people who do not frequent a gym or get regular exercise . I'm not one of those . I am a 36 - year-old mother of two . I have averaged 3 to 4 trips to the gym per week in the past . Now , I go zero times - - after 3 mos . of Wii Fit ownership , I've canceled my gym membership ! I am actually getting a quality workout : I'm sore in whole new places , I'm never bored ( my muscle memory is really getting challenged with all those choices ) , my progress , calories burned , & BMI are all kept track of , and it's all at home - - no babysitters !
Speaking of babysitters , I've always wanted to workout in the morning before work , but never could , being a single mother with kids to get ready for school . Now , it's no problem ! Get up , workout , get ready for my day . It's a huge time saver AND MONEY saver ! ! ! I sound like a plant - - I'm not - - I really do love this thing !
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We are a couple aged 65 and 69 . I am the older partner and for most of my childhood and nearly all of the past 30 years I have lived in remote rural areas with all the physical work that entails . When this physical activity dropped off I began to put on weight so we purchased a walker , and though this helped to some extent , it is too easy to find excuses not to use it - when you are accustomed to walking through thousands of acres of remote country a treadmill in a bedroom doesn't have much appeal . Then my wife asked for a Wii as a birthday gift and both our lives were dramatically changed for the better , for less than the cost of a good treadmill .
The Wii's great advantage lies in the visual appeal and interactivity - you are in effect competing against yourself at your own pace . The animations add interest so that time passes unnoticed and the mind is kept active . I'd say that even someone who is not confident in their abilities or strength would have no trouble finding exercises to suit them . Many of the easy games are so much fun that you'll have exercised for 30 minutes or more before you know it , working out muscles you'd thought you'd lost forever . If you want to get fit , keep fit or , like me , love keeping body and mind active , then this is the way forward for you . You'll never regret buying a Wii .
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We are a couple aged 65 and 69 . I am the older partner and for most of my childhood and nearly all of the past 30 years I have lived in remote rural areas with all the physical work that entails . When this physical activity dropped off I began to put on weight so we purchased a walker , and though this helped to some extent , it is too easy to find excuses not to use it - when you are accustomed to walking through thousands of acres of remote country a treadmill in a bedroom doesn't have much appeal . Then my wife asked for a Wii as a birthday gift and both our lives were dramatically changed for the better , for less than the cost of a good treadmill .
The Wii's great advantage lies in the visual appeal and interactivity - you are in effect competing against yourself at your own pace . The animations add interest so that time passes unnoticed and the mind is kept active . I'd say that even someone who is not confident in their abilities or strength would have no trouble finding exercises to suit them . Many of the easy games are so much fun that you'll have exercised for 30 minutes or more before you know it , working out muscles you'd thought you'd lost forever . If you want to get fit , keep fit or , like me , love keeping body and mind active , then this is the way forward for you . You'll never regret buying a Wii .
117 4 We are a couple aged 65 and 69 . I am the older partner and for most of my childhood and nearly all of the past 30 years I have lived in remote rural areas with all the physical work that entails . When this physical activity dropped off I began to put on weight so we purchased a walker , and though this helped to some extent , it is too easy to find excuses not to use it - when you are accustomed to walking through thousands of acres of remote country a treadmill in a bedroom doesn't have much appeal . Then my wife asked for a Wii as a birthday gift and both our lives were dramatically changed for the better , for less than the cost of a good treadmill .
The Wii's great advantage lies in the visual appeal and interactivity - you are in effect competing against yourself at your own pace . The animations add interest so that time passes unnoticed and the mind is kept active . I'd say that even someone who is not confident in their abilities or strength would have no trouble finding exercises to suit them . Many of the easy games are so much fun that you'll have exercised for 30 minutes or more before you know it , working out muscles you'd thought you'd lost forever . If you want to get fit , keep fit or , like me , love keeping body and mind active , then this is the way forward for you . You'll never regret buying a Wii .
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I have well over 100 pounds to lose . The thing about being morbidly obese is that it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to lose weight because you don't have any endurance and it is hard to remain motivated . These games are so fun and the training short enough that I can complete a session and feel accomplished . I have worked up to 20 minutes a day and this excites me . In 5 days I have built up enough endurance and strength to sweat again ! Wheeeeeeee ! ! !
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The Wii fit has lots of fun balance games and a number of yoga / strength training exercises . The games are fun and anyone can do them . The Yoga & strength training exercises are fine , but they are very slow-paced - you need to click through screens and wait for the next exercise every time , even if you organize them into a set routine . So for a 30 minute routine , there's probably about 18 minutes of exercise and 12 minutes of clicking through menus and listening to the same repetitive advice from your trainer .
As for it's exercise value , Wii fit is certainly better than sitting on the couch doing nothing , but the excercises are pretty lame - I've tried pretty much everything and have yet to feel like I'm getting any kind of workout . I'm 40 and reasonably active .
So if you treat the Fit for what it is - a fun video game - it's OK . But as a fitness routine it's a real loser . I think you need to be a real couch potato or over 60 to get any fitness value out of this game .
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The Wii fit has lots of fun balance games and a number of yoga / strength training exercises . The games are fun and anyone can do them . The Yoga & strength training exercises are fine , but they are very slow-paced - you need to click through screens and wait for the next exercise every time , even if you organize them into a set routine . So for a 30 minute routine , there's probably about 18 minutes of exercise and 12 minutes of clicking through menus and listening to the same repetitive advice from your trainer .
As for it's exercise value , Wii fit is certainly better than sitting on the couch doing nothing , but the excercises are pretty lame - I've tried pretty much everything and have yet to feel like I'm getting any kind of workout . I'm 40 and reasonably active .
So if you treat the Fit for what it is - a fun video game - it's OK . But as a fitness routine it's a real loser . I think you need to be a real couch potato or over 60 to get any fitness value out of this game .
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I recently found that I wasn't exercising enough . The same old routines and videos were not working for me . Something was missing ; that something was a cute little game telling me that I was doing good or that I was eating too many cookies . And that asked me to juggle balls while trying to maintain my balance on a rolling ball . Wait , What ?
Exactly . Wii Fit plus is all this and so much more . There are yoga exercises , strength training , and many , many mini games that are just too much fun . Each game or exercise starts with a brief introduction ( that you can skip ) . The games and exercises are challenging and fun ! The aforementioned juggling forces hand and eye co-ordination . There is skateboarding , biking , hula hooping , soccer and so much more .
The big win over the previous incarnation would be the mini exercises . You can string together preset workouts that are picked to target areas such as youth or health . These presets are 3 exercises long . Stringing together a few of these can actually force you to break a small sweat . additionally , you can string together yoga and strength exercises to make a real workout . Even with that , this isn't a game that will make you break a sweat but you will burn a few calories and have a great time doing it .
Wii Fit + also keeps track of how much you've worked out , what your calorie burn was and you can even import your external Wii workouts ! This gives me a great way to keep track of my workouts .
As a bonus , you can measure your body and the Wii Fit will give you an age . At first this can be painful to be called 78 when you are under 40 , but after a few days you should be back to something reasonable and competing with your roommates , spouse , and family for the title of who has the best Wii Fit Age !
The Balance board is really well build . It feels solid and it does so much ! It is a little tricky to get the board to register when I lean left or right ( in order to catch a flying hula hoop ! ) . Also I really didn't need the game to tell me I'm gaining weight , but hey it is nice they built in a scale . And I bet the balance game can be a great party game ; or a way to test sobriety !
Overall this is a great addition to the Wii . The games are fun , the board is well built and , dare I say , the product is an amazing deal .
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I recently found that I wasn't exercising enough . The same old routines and videos were not working for me . Something was missing ; that something was a cute little game telling me that I was doing good or that I was eating too many cookies . And that asked me to juggle balls while trying to maintain my balance on a rolling ball . Wait , What ?
Exactly . Wii Fit plus is all this and so much more . There are yoga exercises , strength training , and many , many mini games that are just too much fun . Each game or exercise starts with a brief introduction ( that you can skip ) . The games and exercises are challenging and fun ! The aforementioned juggling forces hand and eye co-ordination . There is skateboarding , biking , hula hooping , soccer and so much more .
The big win over the previous incarnation would be the mini exercises . You can string together preset workouts that are picked to target areas such as youth or health . These presets are 3 exercises long . Stringing together a few of these can actually force you to break a small sweat . additionally , you can string together yoga and strength exercises to make a real workout . Even with that , this isn't a game that will make you break a sweat but you will burn a few calories and have a great time doing it .
Wii Fit + also keeps track of how much you've worked out , what your calorie burn was and you can even import your external Wii workouts ! This gives me a great way to keep track of my workouts .
As a bonus , you can measure your body and the Wii Fit will give you an age . At first this can be painful to be called 78 when you are under 40 , but after a few days you should be back to something reasonable and competing with your roommates , spouse , and family for the title of who has the best Wii Fit Age !
The Balance board is really well build . It feels solid and it does so much ! It is a little tricky to get the board to register when I lean left or right ( in order to catch a flying hula hoop ! ) . Also I really didn't need the game to tell me I'm gaining weight , but hey it is nice they built in a scale . And I bet the balance game can be a great party game ; or a way to test sobriety !
Overall this is a great addition to the Wii . The games are fun , the board is well built and , dare I say , the product is an amazing deal .
125 4 I recently found that I wasn't exercising enough . The same old routines and videos were not working for me . Something was missing ; that something was a cute little game telling me that I was doing good or that I was eating too many cookies . And that asked me to juggle balls while trying to maintain my balance on a rolling ball . Wait , What ?
Exactly . Wii Fit plus is all this and so much more . There are yoga exercises , strength training , and many , many mini games that are just too much fun . Each game or exercise starts with a brief introduction ( that you can skip ) . The games and exercises are challenging and fun ! The aforementioned juggling forces hand and eye co-ordination . There is skateboarding , biking , hula hooping , soccer and so much more .
The big win over the previous incarnation would be the mini exercises . You can string together preset workouts that are picked to target areas such as youth or health . These presets are 3 exercises long . Stringing together a few of these can actually force you to break a small sweat . additionally , you can string together yoga and strength exercises to make a real workout . Even with that , this isn't a game that will make you break a sweat but you will burn a few calories and have a great time doing it .
Wii Fit + also keeps track of how much you've worked out , what your calorie burn was and you can even import your external Wii workouts ! This gives me a great way to keep track of my workouts .
As a bonus , you can measure your body and the Wii Fit will give you an age . At first this can be painful to be called 78 when you are under 40 , but after a few days you should be back to something reasonable and competing with your roommates , spouse , and family for the title of who has the best Wii Fit Age !
The Balance board is really well build . It feels solid and it does so much ! It is a little tricky to get the board to register when I lean left or right ( in order to catch a flying hula hoop ! ) . Also I really didn't need the game to tell me I'm gaining weight , but hey it is nice they built in a scale . And I bet the balance game can be a great party game ; or a way to test sobriety !
Overall this is a great addition to the Wii . The games are fun , the board is well built and , dare I say , the product is an amazing deal .
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The whole family enjoys doing the exercise routines , fun games that promote exercise like super hula hoop and snow ball fighting ! Good for getting yout butt off the couch and having fun .
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The whole family enjoys doing the exercise routines , fun games that promote exercise like super hula hoop and snow ball fighting ! Good for getting yout butt off the couch and having fun .
131 4 This game really does make it fun to exercise . I have always hated exercising and finally found the key to staying with a program . The only difficulty is kicking the rest of my family off of it long enough to use it and they don't even live with me ! !
I love the way it tracks your BMI , weight , activity and levels of competency . The yoga is fun and the games too . There are so many different things you can do that is doesn't get boring and you can vary your activities to fit your mood .
I have joint replacements and am limited in the activities I can do ; I can't do the running games or some of the yoga and strength training activities that involve up and down on the floor activities but there are plenty of activities that I can do that is doesn't matter . My 86 year old mom even plays this thing when she's here ! !
If you are considering this game , don't hesitate to buy it . You will love it .
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One of the major benefits of the Wii Fit Plus over the original is the ability to build your own routines . The Wii Fit Plus allows for two basic options :
1 ) Use one or a combination of many preset routines .
While this is nice , the way it categorizes each routine is somewhat confusing and doesn't really allow you to select based on true objective or muscle groups .
However , a key advantage is that these preset routines do contain the various games as options instead of just yoga and strength training exercises .
Unfortunately you can't swap out the individual exercises if you really don't like the one they offer .
2 ) Build your own customized workout
You can build your own workout , but you can only select from the yoga and strenght exercises . This makes no sense to me . Why do the pre-set routines have them , but you can't select them for your own workout ? If you want to do the basic step class for a warm-up followed by yoga and strength training , you can't have them in the same workout . Perhaps you want to intersperse games in between the exercises . You can't do that either .
I might have given Wii Fit Plus a 5 - star rating if the new feature of customizing your routine were as truly customized as possible .
I can't say I know exactly all the differences between the old and the new versions , but I have enjoyed this one so far .
133 4 I have written a blog article that is contains my review . In addition to the comments in the blog , I'll add one more learning since posting the blog :
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One of the major benefits of the Wii Fit Plus over the original is the ability to build your own routines . The Wii Fit Plus allows for two basic options :
1 ) Use one or a combination of many preset routines .
While this is nice , the way it categorizes each routine is somewhat confusing and doesn't really allow you to select based on true objective or muscle groups .
However , a key advantage is that these preset routines do contain the various games as options instead of just yoga and strength training exercises .
Unfortunately you can't swap out the individual exercises if you really don't like the one they offer .
2 ) Build your own customized workout
You can build your own workout , but you can only select from the yoga and strenght exercises . This makes no sense to me . Why do the pre-set routines have them , but you can't select them for your own workout ? If you want to do the basic step class for a warm-up followed by yoga and strength training , you can't have them in the same workout . Perhaps you want to intersperse games in between the exercises . You can't do that either .
I might have given Wii Fit Plus a 5 - star rating if the new feature of customizing your routine were as truly customized as possible .
I can't say I know exactly all the differences between the old and the new versions , but I have enjoyed this one so far .
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I'm 61 and love this product . Your never too old ! Gets me up and moving .
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I'm 61 and love this product . Your never too old ! Gets me up and moving .
139 4 I recently purchased the Wii Fit Plus with the balance board . I was very apprehensive when reading the reviews with the lowest ratings . I really wanted to get a work out and many reviews say it is only focused on balance , not enough on exercise . Balance is a part of the fitness evaluation and many of the games involve balancing something to some degree , which equates to leaning left or right ( backward / forward ) . From other reviews I thought I'd be standing still with one leg in the air for 5 minutes . It is really not like that from my impression . Better posture burns more calories , that is all it is trying to do . Not trick you .
There are a wide variety of choices it gives you , some have a higher MET ( which is the intensity basically ) and will burn more calories in less time . There is truly something for everyone at multiple fitness levels . If you are an athlete or have been training for awhile , this probably won't keep your interest forever . But I think it was really meant for the average person .
After every activity / workout it shows how many calories you've burned ( it does this by you putting in your height , it weighs you and gets your BMI , and you find your center of balance - - however it notes because it can't tell the degree of exertion the calorie results are not 100% accurate but is very close ) . So you can burn as many calories as you want , you just need to increase the time in the activity to burn more .
Personally , I myself am not extremely active , I walk upon occasion . So from going from very little and inconsistent exercise to an hour and a half on the WiiFit , it was not at all like some chore . It gets you thinking , focused on the games and you hardly realize your burning calories . The day after , I could definitely feel some aches in my arms and back . It is really a great way to get going with exercise until you get to a higher fitness level .
The only negative I have is in the Kung Fu game ( which I like very much ) , when you have the nunchuk plugged into the remote and are doing the crossing right hand above the left , mine registered fine at first , and occasionally it won't register I'm doing it correctly now . It may very well be something I'm doing wrong , just something I found odd . I would also recommend to get the charger or rechargeable batteries because the board takes 4 double AA batteries itself . So if you plan to use it frequently , might be something to consider .
Final recommendation : Get the Wii Fit . Any minor negatives or annoyances are really irrelevant in the big picture . The Wii Fit can and will do what it says , you will be active and burn calories .
142 4 I just got my Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board yesterday morning about 10 am . It set up quickly with very clear directions , even my 10 year old could have done it . I had so much fun that I was still playing at 5 pm when my husband got home from work .
I won't sit here and tell you all the games and options because you can read all of those things on this page and through other reviews . What I will tell you is that I have about $2000 worth of gym equipment downstairs and I could never get a good work out schedule going because I was always bored silly . With the Wii Fit Plus , my husband may never get me off of it .
Every muscle in my body hurts right now and I don't care , I just want to go play some more . It is so much fun that you forget you're working out until you quit and leave your body to figure out what the heck just happened . It is fun for me and fun for my daughter who has some weight issues as well . It's great not to have to fight to get her off the computer to get some exercise , because now she and I just go downstairs and play together on the Wii Fit Plus . I love the time with my daughter and I love the benefits that we will both be gaining from the time we spend together on the Wii FIt Plus .
Now if I could just get Hubby it play . . . . . : )
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Not only do I get a good workout with this program but my grandchildren do as well . They are better at some of the games but I can still out-step them in aerobics .
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Not only do I get a good workout with this program but my grandchildren do as well . They are better at some of the games but I can still out-step them in aerobics .
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Not just another video game . We are a family of four , who suffer when it is too cold to get outside and exercise . The Wii Fit Plus has been a life-changer . I was shocked by level of detail , and how fun some of the activities are . Don't for a minute think this is a toy , it can give you a serious workout if that is what you desire , or , it can simply keep you entertained with less intensive activities . No matter your fitness level , if you use this machine regularly , you will see and feel a difference in your overall health . I was going to ding it for being a tad slow between screens , but I've come to realize that the interval is useful for catching your breath before beginning a new workout . Set reasonable goals for yourself and have fun reaching them . Its that simple .
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Not just another video game . We are a family of four , who suffer when it is too cold to get outside and exercise . The Wii Fit Plus has been a life-changer . I was shocked by level of detail , and how fun some of the activities are . Don't for a minute think this is a toy , it can give you a serious workout if that is what you desire , or , it can simply keep you entertained with less intensive activities . No matter your fitness level , if you use this machine regularly , you will see and feel a difference in your overall health . I was going to ding it for being a tad slow between screens , but I've come to realize that the interval is useful for catching your breath before beginning a new workout . Set reasonable goals for yourself and have fun reaching them . Its that simple .
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i love the wii fit it really work i hate to work out but with the wii fit you just have fun and while havin fun you are burnin calories it is a great product i have been tell everyone i know that has a wii that they need to get one it is GREAT ! ! ! ! !
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i love the wii fit it really work i hate to work out but with the wii fit you just have fun and while havin fun you are burnin calories it is a great product i have been tell everyone i know that has a wii that they need to get one it is GREAT ! ! ! ! !
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I just got the Wii fit plus & I love it . Except one thing , I had to pay too much because Nintendo can't keep up with the demand . But , no stores had it in stock . It's a great option to use when I can't make it to the gym . I don't know if it'd be good for me as a workout by itself ( on a regular basis ) . But , it's fun & interactive . It's very easy to set up & only took ten minutes or so to get going on it . The games make it more fun to work out & GET OFF YOUR BUTT !
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I've had the balance board for a little over 2 months now . I still think it's a fun , quick workout . But , no substitute for the gym . I usually use it for 20 - 30 minutes & I can't seem to burn more than 75 calories . ( At the gym , I burn around 150 cal for a 40 min workout ) . Some of the exercises are a little awkward , like the skateboarding .
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I just got the Wii fit plus & I love it . Except one thing , I had to pay too much because Nintendo can't keep up with the demand . But , no stores had it in stock . It's a great option to use when I can't make it to the gym . I don't know if it'd be good for me as a workout by itself ( on a regular basis ) . But , it's fun & interactive . It's very easy to set up & only took ten minutes or so to get going on it . The games make it more fun to work out & GET OFF YOUR BUTT !
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I've had the balance board for a little over 2 months now . I still think it's a fun , quick workout . But , no substitute for the gym . I usually use it for 20 - 30 minutes & I can't seem to burn more than 75 calories . ( At the gym , I burn around 150 cal for a 40 min workout ) . Some of the exercises are a little awkward , like the skateboarding .
154 4 I just got the Wii fit plus & I love it . Except one thing , I had to pay too much because Nintendo can't keep up with the demand . But , no stores had it in stock . It's a great option to use when I can't make it to the gym . I don't know if it'd be good for me as a workout by itself ( on a regular basis ) . But , it's fun & interactive . It's very easy to set up & only took ten minutes or so to get going on it . The games make it more fun to work out & GET OFF YOUR BUTT !
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I've had the balance board for a little over 2 months now . I still think it's a fun , quick workout . But , no substitute for the gym . I usually use it for 20 - 30 minutes & I can't seem to burn more than 75 calories . ( At the gym , I burn around 150 cal for a 40 min workout ) . Some of the exercises are a little awkward , like the skateboarding .
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Everything it is supposed to be , but way overpriced as compared to what we would have spent if we could have found this product in the stores . Nintendo can't keep up with the demand , but is that any reason to overcharge customers ?
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Everything it is supposed to be , but way overpriced as compared to what we would have spent if we could have found this product in the stores . Nintendo can't keep up with the demand , but is that any reason to overcharge customers ?
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Bought for the Grandkids and it's all I expected-It's so much better then watching them setting around with joysticks they really workout with this game
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Bought for the Grandkids and it's all I expected-It's so much better then watching them setting around with joysticks they really workout with this game
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Adults who are out-of-shape , non-athletic , easily bored by exercise , and don't like gyms , but who want to get into the habit of doing a light workout on a daily basis to burn a few calories and gradually lose a few pounds . Young kids who are relatively new to gaming and want to enjoy some fun games that involve movement . ( Kids should not use the BMI measurement or wii fit tests , however , as these will be highly inaccurate for children . ) Families who want do so some fun , active , light gaming together .
Not recommended for :
Athletic people ; people who already like to work out regularly ; people who want to build muscle mass ; people who want to do cardio exercise .
What I like :
I can exercise in the privacy of my own home . There's enough variety to keep me fairly interested . I can measure and chart my weight , minutes exercising on the wii , and calories burned daily . I can set a daily calorie burn goal and it tell me after each activity how far I need to go to meet it . I can customize a routine of strength and yoga exercises , allowing for the type and variety I want .
What I don't like :
I can't add aerobics to the customized routine . This is a serious flaw . Why only strength and yoga ? Not being able to customize an aerobics workout means too much rest and down time , because you have to keep changing exercises and clicking through screens , and so you rarely get a steady long-term aerobics routine going . I should be able to follow my two planks and two lunges by two hula hoops and two rhythm parades , if I want .
The scale and trainer keep talking to you , saying the same things over and over , which slows you down and requires you to click through screens . Once it's told you a fitness tip or how to do an exercise , it should never repeat it . The trainer and scale should just shut up . It's this sort of thing that means you have to spend about 40 minutes playing the game to get 20 minutes of solid exercise . The down times are nice when you are really out of shape and just adjusting to daily exercise , but once you are adjusted , they become a hindrance to picking up the pace .
I can't customize exactly how many minutes I want to do an aerobics game . Yes , after you successfully play a game a few times , it unlocks more advanced levels , so you can go from 3 minutes of hulu hoiop to 6 and then 10 , 10 minutes of step to 20 . . . but I should be able to enter exactly how many minutes I want to do each exercise , and I should be able to do it from the start , because most people will not need to work up to 6 minutes of hula hoop or 20 minutes of low-impact step .
About the games :
Wii fit tests - - useless . Don't bother with the tests . Just weigh and then continue .
Aerobics & Training Plus Games - - More variety and longer durations needed . For exercise , I mostly use the hula hoop and rhythm parade .
Balance games - - Fun . These are the most fun for the kids , I think . Useless as far as exercise is concerned , but fun .
Strength : There should be regular push-ups as well as push-up with plank , and there should be sit-ups .
Yoga - - I can't balance to do more than three of these .
All in all , this is a good product for someone such as me . It has me exercising regularly , and I don't get nearly as bored nearly as fast . It has me keeping an eye on my weight . I would like to see more aerobics exercises , the ability to choose duration , the ability to customize using all games , and the ability to track your calorie intake / food diary .
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I wanted the wii fit plus for myself to work out on but as great as it is for working out for me its more fun for the whole family to compete with all the mini games for balance etc even my three year old loves it and can go most of the games as well as the yoga poses . The only negative that i can think of is your not supposed to jump on the board and its kind of hard not to sometimes and if you do it makes you start the game all over . Other then that I would recommended it to everyone .
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This was one of the games that was recommended to get by a friend when I mentioned that I was getting a Wii and I wasnt disappointed with following her advice . Shipping was done almost immediately , infact I received the wii fit long before I actually received my wii .
I had a little difficulty getting the foot thingies ( that you have to use if placing the board on a carpet ) to stay on but other than that . . .
The ' game ' itself is fun and motivational which is great for someone like me who needs ' inspiration ' to keep with the exercises . You have Yoga poses , strength training as well as fun mini games such as hula hoops and snowboarding which helps with your centre of gravity ( posture ) - I swear I burned more calories laughing at my efforts with the exercises and games than what they actually calculated - but hey thats a good thing - right ?
Its a pity that only one board can be used with this as it is definately one that I'll be packing in my luggage when I go home on leave to play with my mom and cousins .
Quick update - unless you have been working out on a regular basis and for a long time - check out the ' Wii fit for dummies ' ( book by Christina and Bill Loguidice ) its a great support for the wii fit ( as well as EA Sports Active : Personal Trainer , and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 ) . It explains things from setting up the wii fit , to keeping safe whilst doing the exercises as well as getting the most out of the exercises and much more .
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This was one of the games that was recommended to get by a friend when I mentioned that I was getting a Wii and I wasnt disappointed with following her advice . Shipping was done almost immediately , infact I received the wii fit long before I actually received my wii .
I had a little difficulty getting the foot thingies ( that you have to use if placing the board on a carpet ) to stay on but other than that . . .
The ' game ' itself is fun and motivational which is great for someone like me who needs ' inspiration ' to keep with the exercises . You have Yoga poses , strength training as well as fun mini games such as hula hoops and snowboarding which helps with your centre of gravity ( posture ) - I swear I burned more calories laughing at my efforts with the exercises and games than what they actually calculated - but hey thats a good thing - right ?
Its a pity that only one board can be used with this as it is definately one that I'll be packing in my luggage when I go home on leave to play with my mom and cousins .
Quick update - unless you have been working out on a regular basis and for a long time - check out the ' Wii fit for dummies ' ( book by Christina and Bill Loguidice ) its a great support for the wii fit ( as well as EA Sports Active : Personal Trainer , and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 ) . It explains things from setting up the wii fit , to keeping safe whilst doing the exercises as well as getting the most out of the exercises and much more .
170 4 This was one of the games that was recommended to get by a friend when I mentioned that I was getting a Wii and I wasnt disappointed with following her advice . Shipping was done almost immediately , infact I received the wii fit long before I actually received my wii .
I had a little difficulty getting the foot thingies ( that you have to use if placing the board on a carpet ) to stay on but other than that . . .
The ' game ' itself is fun and motivational which is great for someone like me who needs ' inspiration ' to keep with the exercises . You have Yoga poses , strength training as well as fun mini games such as hula hoops and snowboarding which helps with your centre of gravity ( posture ) - I swear I burned more calories laughing at my efforts with the exercises and games than what they actually calculated - but hey thats a good thing - right ?
Its a pity that only one board can be used with this as it is definately one that I'll be packing in my luggage when I go home on leave to play with my mom and cousins .
Quick update - unless you have been working out on a regular basis and for a long time - check out the ' Wii fit for dummies ' ( book by Christina and Bill Loguidice ) its a great support for the wii fit ( as well as EA Sports Active : Personal Trainer , and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 ) . It explains things from setting up the wii fit , to keeping safe whilst doing the exercises as well as getting the most out of the exercises and much more .
172 4 I got this for Christmas , and love it ! You can pick different games and exercise styles ( yoga & strength ) to do and even create your own workout ! It also has workouts set up for things like warmup , overindulged , or other reason for exercizing if you want a mini planned workout . My favorite games are in the Plus Training as they are really fun ways to burn some extra calories . Speaking of calories the game keeps track of your calories burned and even gives you a chart of your workouts with the calorie totals at the bottom . It also keeps track of you weight in the graph section too . The graph section is a really great addition since you can see you BMI , weight , time spent on the wii fit plus , and even has a place to add your daily step totals ( if you keep track of that ) and waist measurements ! The whole set up is very fun and motivating . I just love it !
Oh and for people with leg injuries , this game is good for you too ! I've got a bad knee and ankle from a car wreck , but do fine on this game . As long as you can stand on the balance board ( even with holding a chair ) then you can play this game . That's one of the reason's I like it so much . It does so much that it makes up for what I can't do on it . It's also actually helped my ankle's flexibility really . Since I've started using the game , I can actually walk better because I'm more aware of my ankle movement and my center of balance . I can't promise this type of result for everyone with injuries , but I know it helped me out . I'm really glad I got it , as I was orginally too scared I couldn't do the games because of my leg . Don't let something like this keep you from getting or trying this game . It's worth every penny if you ask me . : )
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Got the Wii from my mother-in-law , who by the way has lost over 90 pounds in the last year using the Wii . I was skeptical before I tried it , but after you wake up the next morning sore all over from playing games , you realize that this thing REALLY works . It has been a month since I started using the Wii six days a week for about an hour each day . . . I have lost 10 pounds ! !
I have been tring EVERYTHING for the past 10 years with no avail . . . this thing is awesome . I'm almost ready to go down a size in jeans and it hardly feels like a workout . . . it is a blast . Don't get me wrong , you are soaked with sweat when your done , but it is FUN ! Highly recommend !
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Since some of the other reviews already give some really in-depth overviews , I'll keep this brief .
I absolutely love the product . Despite being overweight and out of shape ( about 60 pounds heavier than I should be and sit all day ) , I can use the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( and yoga mat ) and go as hard or light on the effort as I feel up to doing . It has so much variety and so many options that I can see using this even when I hit my target BMI , weight , shape , and whatnot .
Neat features : we can weigh our cats ! How cool ? ! My husband and I see messages occasionally prompting us to think about how the other is doing . We can see each other's high scores in the games . Even if you only have a few feet from your TV , you can STILL get in a good workout !
One wish ? Okay , maybe two - I wish that it could track two balance boards / Wii controllers at the same time so my husband and I could work out together when we feel like it . I also wish the free-step aerobic activity had options to hear music through the game .
179 4 Since some of the other reviews already give some really in-depth overviews , I'll keep this brief .
I absolutely love the product . Despite being overweight and out of shape ( about 60 pounds heavier than I should be and sit all day ) , I can use the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( and yoga mat ) and go as hard or light on the effort as I feel up to doing . It has so much variety and so many options that I can see using this even when I hit my target BMI , weight , shape , and whatnot .
Neat features : we can weigh our cats ! How cool ? ! My husband and I see messages occasionally prompting us to think about how the other is doing . We can see each other's high scores in the games . Even if you only have a few feet from your TV , you can STILL get in a good workout !
One wish ? Okay , maybe two - I wish that it could track two balance boards / Wii controllers at the same time so my husband and I could work out together when we feel like it . I also wish the free-step aerobic activity had options to hear music through the game .
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I got the Wii and the Wii Fit Plus with Board about two weeks ago . At first , I wasn't too impressed . After all , I've been working out at the gym for the past eight months . It didn't seem like much of a challenge .
But as I continued to explore the machine and its games , I got more and more interested in the product . First , I found the Yoga and Strength routines to be challenging . The Wii instructor also helps me to make sure my form is correct . So , OK , now I will add the Wii's Yoga and Strength routines on my off days from the Gym .
Next , I discovered the bicycle exercise . This is when I really fell in love with the Wii . This feels like what I think a hologram might feel like . I get on my bike - the Wii Board - and pedal by walking or running in place on the board . When I go up hill , I tend to run harder and when I go down hill , I get to coast complete with sound effects of a bicycle coasting !
The scenery is amazing . I've unlocked several tunnels and bridges . The sound effects of boat horns , waterfalls , windmills , kids laughing , all make the experience so much fun that I find myself spending 30 - 45 minutes without thinking . All of a sudden , I've walked off 150 calories and didn't even know it !
If you're looking for a fun way to start losing weight , I highly recommend this game . I just ordered the new game : Walk it out . I'll let you know how it goes !
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Love the Wii Fit board and game . A great workout and challenging . FUN ! ! !
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Love the Wii Fit board and game . A great workout and challenging . FUN ! ! !
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The Wii Fit Plus with balance board is more than I even hoped for and my family and myself use it almost daily , not just for the fitness aspect of it but for the fun and fitness combined . Very easy to use and understand . Friendly controls and seems very responsive .
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The Wii Fit Plus with balance board is more than I even hoped for and my family and myself use it almost daily , not just for the fitness aspect of it but for the fun and fitness combined . Very easy to use and understand . Friendly controls and seems very responsive .
187 4 The Wii Fit Plus with balance board is more than I even hoped for and my family and myself use it almost daily , not just for the fitness aspect of it but for the fun and fitness combined . Very easy to use and understand . Friendly controls and seems very responsive .
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The Balance Board works . And it's another unique feature for the Wii . Developers need to make more and more games to support it . With the Wii motion plus and with the balance board , the Wii can provide 1 : 1 motion sensitivity to both your arms and your legs , and it's pretty cool .
Some interesting games , in addition to Wii Fit Plus and fitness titles , that use the balance board effectively :
Punch Out !
James Cameron's Avatar
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
Shaun White Snowboarding
Super Monkey Ball : Step & Roll ( upcoming )
Many WiiWare titles
Hopefully they can find a way for the board to be used together with retail FPS and Action Adventure games .
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The Balance Board works . And it's another unique feature for the Wii . Developers need to make more and more games to support it . With the Wii motion plus and with the balance board , the Wii can provide 1 : 1 motion sensitivity to both your arms and your legs , and it's pretty cool .
Some interesting games , in addition to Wii Fit Plus and fitness titles , that use the balance board effectively :
Punch Out !
James Cameron's Avatar
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
Shaun White Snowboarding
Super Monkey Ball : Step & Roll ( upcoming )
Many WiiWare titles
Hopefully they can find a way for the board to be used together with retail FPS and Action Adventure games .
193 4 The Balance Board works . And it's another unique feature for the Wii . Developers need to make more and more games to support it . With the Wii motion plus and with the balance board , the Wii can provide 1 : 1 motion sensitivity to both your arms and your legs , and it's pretty cool .
Some interesting games , in addition to Wii Fit Plus and fitness titles , that use the balance board effectively :
Punch Out !
James Cameron's Avatar
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
Shaun White Snowboarding
Super Monkey Ball : Step & Roll ( upcoming )
Many WiiWare titles
Hopefully they can find a way for the board to be used together with retail FPS and Action Adventure games .
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The Wii Fit Plus package with Balance Board has become my new passion in these long and cold winter months . A life-long fitness enthusiast , I was amazed to find that Wii Fit Plus is not only fun , but more importantly it gives me a work out like I never would have expected ! The variety of activities is amazing and the daily measuring features ; BMI , weight , balance , speed , etc . , including your daily Wii Fit AGE ( ! ) are all things that I was not documenting before . The little Wii Fit person leads you through every step with friendly voice , whether complimenting or admonishing , You , took your foot off the board , didn't you ? : O I highly recommend this product !
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The Wii Fit Plus package with Balance Board has become my new passion in these long and cold winter months . A life-long fitness enthusiast , I was amazed to find that Wii Fit Plus is not only fun , but more importantly it gives me a work out like I never would have expected ! The variety of activities is amazing and the daily measuring features ; BMI , weight , balance , speed , etc . , including your daily Wii Fit AGE ( ! ) are all things that I was not documenting before . The little Wii Fit person leads you through every step with friendly voice , whether complimenting or admonishing , You , took your foot off the board , didn't you ? : O I highly recommend this product !
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I love my Wii Fit Plus . I have lost eight pounds in the last month by working out and playing games with the Wii .
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I love my Wii Fit Plus . I have lost eight pounds in the last month by working out and playing games with the Wii .
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just wanted a way to keep fit but still have some fun at my own pace . glad my grandson convinced me this was way to go . much better than gym or bike riding
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just wanted a way to keep fit but still have some fun at my own pace . glad my grandson convinced me this was way to go . much better than gym or bike riding
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I got this for Xmas . This has turned into a family present . Everyone is enjoying it ! I have lost a few pounds too !
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We've only had the Wii and Wii Fit Plus for a few weeks , but it is already part of our lives . The variety of activities is great . We are increasing our activity level while having fun with games . We live in the mountains , so can't always get out to do much . Being over 50 and never particularly sporty ( other than bowling ) , this is a very comfortable way to sample sports I would not otherwise do . I especially like the rhythm band and kung fu , hula hoops , obstacle course and ski jumping . I prefer running around the island , but my husband likes the bicycle course . There is a lot to hold the interest of many ages , although I suspect some of the activities are too advanced for little ones .
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We've only had the Wii and Wii Fit Plus for a few weeks , but it is already part of our lives . The variety of activities is great . We are increasing our activity level while having fun with games . We live in the mountains , so can't always get out to do much . Being over 50 and never particularly sporty ( other than bowling ) , this is a very comfortable way to sample sports I would not otherwise do . I especially like the rhythm band and kung fu , hula hoops , obstacle course and ski jumping . I prefer running around the island , but my husband likes the bicycle course . There is a lot to hold the interest of many ages , although I suspect some of the activities are too advanced for little ones .
213 4 We've only had the Wii and Wii Fit Plus for a few weeks , but it is already part of our lives . The variety of activities is great . We are increasing our activity level while having fun with games . We live in the mountains , so can't always get out to do much . Being over 50 and never particularly sporty ( other than bowling ) , this is a very comfortable way to sample sports I would not otherwise do . I especially like the rhythm band and kung fu , hula hoops , obstacle course and ski jumping . I prefer running around the island , but my husband likes the bicycle course . There is a lot to hold the interest of many ages , although I suspect some of the activities are too advanced for little ones .
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I have Parkinson's Disease and got the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board hoping to improve my balance and core strength . The Wii Fit includes a center-of-balance trace with most of the tests or exercises where it makes sense and that is good feed-back . Some of the feedback is done in real-time , which is sometimes good and sometimes really awkward as in the Plank pose where you rest your forearms on the balance board and are instructed to keep your head down .
I am probably over-sensitive , having been a klutz all the 63 years of my life , but I think the game is unnecessarily rude in the comments it makes about weight , body-mass-index , and game performance . It's not as rude as my seventh-grade phys-ed teacher , who apparently thought he was a Drill Instructor , but it still stings . The game doesn't do so well at rewarding improvement which is still below par , nor at coaching poor performers . In this , too , it's realistic , but not in a good way .
I hope someone will write some software to use this gadget and / or the Your Shape camera to help people with disabilities . There is a growing demographic of people with disabilities among aging baby-boomers and soldiers returning from the Middle East . Opportunity is knocking on somebody's door !
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I have Parkinson's Disease and got the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board hoping to improve my balance and core strength . The Wii Fit includes a center-of-balance trace with most of the tests or exercises where it makes sense and that is good feed-back . Some of the feedback is done in real-time , which is sometimes good and sometimes really awkward as in the Plank pose where you rest your forearms on the balance board and are instructed to keep your head down .
I am probably over-sensitive , having been a klutz all the 63 years of my life , but I think the game is unnecessarily rude in the comments it makes about weight , body-mass-index , and game performance . It's not as rude as my seventh-grade phys-ed teacher , who apparently thought he was a Drill Instructor , but it still stings . The game doesn't do so well at rewarding improvement which is still below par , nor at coaching poor performers . In this , too , it's realistic , but not in a good way .
I hope someone will write some software to use this gadget and / or the Your Shape camera to help people with disabilities . There is a growing demographic of people with disabilities among aging baby-boomers and soldiers returning from the Middle East . Opportunity is knocking on somebody's door !
225 4 I have Parkinson's Disease and got the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board hoping to improve my balance and core strength . The Wii Fit includes a center-of-balance trace with most of the tests or exercises where it makes sense and that is good feed-back . Some of the feedback is done in real-time , which is sometimes good and sometimes really awkward as in the Plank pose where you rest your forearms on the balance board and are instructed to keep your head down .
I am probably over-sensitive , having been a klutz all the 63 years of my life , but I think the game is unnecessarily rude in the comments it makes about weight , body-mass-index , and game performance . It's not as rude as my seventh-grade phys-ed teacher , who apparently thought he was a Drill Instructor , but it still stings . The game doesn't do so well at rewarding improvement which is still below par , nor at coaching poor performers . In this , too , it's realistic , but not in a good way .
I hope someone will write some software to use this gadget and / or the Your Shape camera to help people with disabilities . There is a growing demographic of people with disabilities among aging baby-boomers and soldiers returning from the Middle East . Opportunity is knocking on somebody's door !
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Everyone I know who has bought one of these is convinced the Wii Fit Plus is possessed by the devil and truly evil . It taunts you , belittles you , and makes sarcastic sounds when you get on the board . Comical , but hey , it works in motivating you to exercise . I've lost 12 pounds and gotten much more fit in the six weeks I've had it . I swear it wakes up in the middle of the night and speaks softly to you . . . just kidding . The darned thing works .
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Everyone I know who has bought one of these is convinced the Wii Fit Plus is possessed by the devil and truly evil . It taunts you , belittles you , and makes sarcastic sounds when you get on the board . Comical , but hey , it works in motivating you to exercise . I've lost 12 pounds and gotten much more fit in the six weeks I've had it . I swear it wakes up in the middle of the night and speaks softly to you . . . just kidding . The darned thing works .
248 4 I bought the Wii Fit Plus along with the Wii console and an extra remote for us for Christmas . We are middle-aged , not gamers , looking for a fun indoor workout to do on dreary , cold , crummy days . We both work at a university , where we are largely sedentary , and need something we can fit into our schedules . This is it for me . I adore the Fit Plus . The variety of workouts and the new levels you can unlock ensure that it will never be boring . I like Skateboard Arena , Super Hula-Hoop , Island Cycling , all of the balance games ( the Obstacle Course is crazy ! ) , and running with my Mii ( I put the remote in my pocket and run on my treadmill , and I can run farther than ever with the treadmill alone : I swear , it tricks your mind ) .
The yoga and strength exercises are great too : the balance board measures your center of balance and gives you a visual representation of what good balance should be , which ensures that you maintain good form ( or at least know what it is and when you are off ) . Keeping yourself still enough to stay in the visible range works your core muscles and helps your concentration . The program keeps track of your fitness points and calories burned , as well as your weight and BMI if you choose , and lets you set goals for yourself . It charts your progress and ( this seems silly , but it's very effective ) cheers you on when you rack up fitness points and drop pounds !
Let's see : plodding along on a treadmill , watching the seconds drip by vs . your avatar running with a cute cat through a European-looking village , the sea off in the distance , passing waterfalls and bridges , hearing your footsteps hit the earth , when outside the temperature is 15 degrees and the ground is frozen . Then maybe a tightrope walk to work on your balance , some yoga poses , and a bit of boxing . Hmmmm , let me see .
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I received this as a Christmas present , and it's really working for me . At age 50 I've noticed that my balance isn't what it used to be . Over the 13 days I've been using this product , I've become aware that my balance is off to the left and back on my heels . I'm starting to correct that , and I'm doing yoga and strength training to work on my posture and toning my body . The balance board allows you to know if you're doing the exercises correctly .
Then there are the games . I was awful to start with , but I'm very encouraged by my progress on the mostly aerobic themed games . I can tell already that this is making a difference for me . I think everyone over 40 should be doing this !
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Got Wii Fit Plus for Christmas . I was hoping I would use it and not get bored , and I have ! So far it is really fun with new things everyday . I like to bicycle and the more you do it , it opens up more of this beautiful island where there are lighthouses , caves , bridges , buildings , trees , etc with nice graphics . Just walk in place on the board to pedal and steer with the remote .
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Got Wii Fit Plus for Christmas . I was hoping I would use it and not get bored , and I have ! So far it is really fun with new things everyday . I like to bicycle and the more you do it , it opens up more of this beautiful island where there are lighthouses , caves , bridges , buildings , trees , etc with nice graphics . Just walk in place on the board to pedal and steer with the remote .
253 4 Got Wii Fit Plus for Christmas . I was hoping I would use it and not get bored , and I have ! So far it is really fun with new things everyday . I like to bicycle and the more you do it , it opens up more of this beautiful island where there are lighthouses , caves , bridges , buildings , trees , etc with nice graphics . Just walk in place on the board to pedal and steer with the remote .
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I bought WiiFitPlus for xmas 2009 . I have been trying to use it every day since , although the holidays have thrown me off any kind of regular schedule . I love that I can do some preprogrammed strength , yoga , and games to target areas . I find many of the yoga poses challenging because you have to have really good balance ( sensed by the Wii board ) .
I highly recommend this product to anyone like me who has fallen off the fitness wagon and wants to get back on , at their own pace , in the comfort of their living room , for cheaper than the gym .
255 4 I bought WiiFitPlus for xmas 2009 . I have been trying to use it every day since , although the holidays have thrown me off any kind of regular schedule . I love that I can do some preprogrammed strength , yoga , and games to target areas . I find many of the yoga poses challenging because you have to have really good balance ( sensed by the Wii board ) .
I highly recommend this product to anyone like me who has fallen off the fitness wagon and wants to get back on , at their own pace , in the comfort of their living room , for cheaper than the gym .
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We really like the Wii Fit Plus games because they are very entertaining as we strive to beat each other's score . They do get you off the couch and have fun . The exercises ( strength training and yoga ) are good solid exercises using repetition that is needed . However , I don't feel that I've ever hit my target heart rate using the different games . The fact that I have to stop after each exercise and listen ( read ) the screen telling me tips , pushing the A button , and then seeing where I scored before it will allow me to move on really is too much rest time between exercises . If you are starting a fitness routine after not having one , this is a great step in the right direction . If you are currently using the gym with 30 minutes of sustained cardio , this won't be the same . I recommend the Wii Fit Plus as long as you know what to expect and it meets your needs .
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I highly recommend this product for anyone with the Wii System . It has so many activities that are fun for the whole family while focusing on weight loss and fitness !
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I highly recommend this product for anyone with the Wii System . It has so many activities that are fun for the whole family while focusing on weight loss and fitness !
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our unbalanced family is having great family fun with the wii fit plus . Some members of our family have become quite competitive !
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our unbalanced family is having great family fun with the wii fit plus . Some members of our family have become quite competitive !
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This is an awesome piece of equipement and a great compliment to any wii setup . The board is a nice hardware and works really well at measuring , the setup is really easy and anyone that can read can set it up in a few minutes . With the board set obviously the first thing to do is try the game , as far as a game this has some basic looking but really fun classics like skateboarding , hula , boxing , running , balance games and some more fun stuff suitable mostly for the younglings in the house .
When we get down to the exercising business the Wii Fit Plus does a great job of measuring your body weight and CMI and between joke and joke with your Mii basically tell you you're fat , the exercises are great and the yoga part does a good job of telling you if you're doing the exercise properly something that has eluded me with any yoga dvd I've tried . When combining exercises between yoga and toning you really feel the set as fluid and balanced as any other from a professional gym but the only thing I'm missing is the ability to create a workout for the whole week since you can only personalize the exercises for the day . The instructions provided before each exercise are accurate and easy to follow , however if you've done the exercise before the instructions won't appear again which is a minor nuisance .
I do believe this has been a great addition to gaming and fitness in general and can help a gamer get off the couch and do some less serious but more fun stuff than killing zombies or nazis .
I highly recommend this product to anyone but specially to families for countless hours of fun and laughs .
274 4 This is an awesome piece of equipement and a great compliment to any wii setup . The board is a nice hardware and works really well at measuring , the setup is really easy and anyone that can read can set it up in a few minutes . With the board set obviously the first thing to do is try the game , as far as a game this has some basic looking but really fun classics like skateboarding , hula , boxing , running , balance games and some more fun stuff suitable mostly for the younglings in the house .
When we get down to the exercising business the Wii Fit Plus does a great job of measuring your body weight and CMI and between joke and joke with your Mii basically tell you you're fat , the exercises are great and the yoga part does a good job of telling you if you're doing the exercise properly something that has eluded me with any yoga dvd I've tried . When combining exercises between yoga and toning you really feel the set as fluid and balanced as any other from a professional gym but the only thing I'm missing is the ability to create a workout for the whole week since you can only personalize the exercises for the day . The instructions provided before each exercise are accurate and easy to follow , however if you've done the exercise before the instructions won't appear again which is a minor nuisance .
I do believe this has been a great addition to gaming and fitness in general and can help a gamer get off the couch and do some less serious but more fun stuff than killing zombies or nazis .
I highly recommend this product to anyone but specially to families for countless hours of fun and laughs .
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I got this expecting a fun way to workout , but it really is so much more . Our entire family is having a great time with it - including my 4 year old . And we love the option to switch back and forth between players . LOTS of fun games that help to keep our family active .
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I purchased this game to help my daughter to become more active . I am enjoying it a lot myself so far . We've only had it for a weekend , but I hope that we a still excited about it a few months from now .
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I purchased this game to help my daughter to become more active . I am enjoying it a lot myself so far . We've only had it for a weekend , but I hope that we a still excited about it a few months from now .
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We received this as a family gift for Christmas . Kids ranging from age 10 - 17 had a blast playing it on Christmas Day . Even the adults had fun trying to out do the kids .
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We received this as a family gift for Christmas . Kids ranging from age 10 - 17 had a blast playing it on Christmas Day . Even the adults had fun trying to out do the kids .
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This game is fun . I have been playing for a few days now and really enjoy the yoga as well as the skiing / snowboarding sections of the game . The balance test drives me nuts . I still can't get the jist . The first time I did the measurements , I came in at a wii fit age of 52 . The second day I performed the measurements and had a wii fit age of 21 , after I understood what the game wants to see in the balance tests and whatnot .
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I purchased the balance board and a brand new Wii for Christmas . The set-up is easy and the games are ridiculously fun . Buy one , you will be glad you did !
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I purchased the balance board and a brand new Wii for Christmas . The set-up is easy and the games are ridiculously fun . Buy one , you will be glad you did !
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This program has motivated me to get physical by challenging my body and mind . I can play my way to physical fitness or use the various programs yoga , strength training , aerobic etc . Along with balance and core building exercises .
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This program has motivated me to get physical by challenging my body and mind . I can play my way to physical fitness or use the various programs yoga , strength training , aerobic etc . Along with balance and core building exercises .
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I really enjoy working out on the Wii fit . It praises you as well as scolds you if you have gained weight or haven't worked out for a while . The scales on the balance board is pretty accurate .
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I really enjoy working out on the Wii fit . It praises you as well as scolds you if you have gained weight or haven't worked out for a while . The scales on the balance board is pretty accurate .
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This is a great tool to have in the house here it is snowing and blowing outside but I am running in the sunshine of the wii day and stretching and doing yoga even has test to make sure you are doing it correctly LOVE it ! ! ! ! The price was right and its so much fun . . . I would recommend this to all seniors and kids alike .
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This is a great tool to have in the house here it is snowing and blowing outside but I am running in the sunshine of the wii day and stretching and doing yoga even has test to make sure you are doing it correctly LOVE it ! ! ! ! The price was right and its so much fun . . . I would recommend this to all seniors and kids alike .
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Great combo of entertainment and exercise . Doesn't feel like a workout , but gets you moving , and definitely works on the muscles , ' cuz I was sore the next day !
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Great combo of entertainment and exercise . Doesn't feel like a workout , but gets you moving , and definitely works on the muscles , ' cuz I was sore the next day !
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I purchased the Wii Fit Plus with the Balance Board on Amazon.com for a good price . It was also shipped so fast ! I'm having so much fun exercising with all of the different choices , that it doesn't seem that I'm really exercising ! So , that is a plus for me , since I'm overweight and my balance is off . But , all of that is changing since using the Wii Fit Plus ! Yea ! ! ! I would highly recommend this product !
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I purchased the Wii Fit Plus with the Balance Board on Amazon.com for a good price . It was also shipped so fast ! I'm having so much fun exercising with all of the different choices , that it doesn't seem that I'm really exercising ! So , that is a plus for me , since I'm overweight and my balance is off . But , all of that is changing since using the Wii Fit Plus ! Yea ! ! ! I would highly recommend this product !
305 4 I purchased the Wii Fit Plus with the Balance Board on Amazon.com for a good price . It was also shipped so fast ! I'm having so much fun exercising with all of the different choices , that it doesn't seem that I'm really exercising ! So , that is a plus for me , since I'm overweight and my balance is off . But , all of that is changing since using the Wii Fit Plus ! Yea ! ! ! I would highly recommend this product !
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I have had this game and the board for a month now and it is a blast . First of all i love their UI . It is so simple and easy to follow . I love their golf driving range game . I am not sure how this is going to translate to my real swing once the weather gets warm but the board and the driving game helps me work on my balance during the golf swing . It is nice to review the swing and see how your balance fairs during the entire swing . However , i am not sure how true it is until i go hit some real balls in the real range.The work out routines are also great and easy for beginners . I tend to use the golf driving range more than anything else . The most fun is the boxing / hitting the sand bag game . It is so much fun . Overall this is a great product and great buy !
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I have had this game and the board for a month now and it is a blast . First of all i love their UI . It is so simple and easy to follow . I love their golf driving range game . I am not sure how this is going to translate to my real swing once the weather gets warm but the board and the driving game helps me work on my balance during the golf swing . It is nice to review the swing and see how your balance fairs during the entire swing . However , i am not sure how true it is until i go hit some real balls in the real range.The work out routines are also great and easy for beginners . I tend to use the golf driving range more than anything else . The most fun is the boxing / hitting the sand bag game . It is so much fun . Overall this is a great product and great buy !
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I bought 2 - one for my daughter and one for my daughter-in-law . It is the perfect Christmas gift .
Delivery was fast and the price is right . It is the gift that will take off weight all year long .
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I bought 2 - one for my daughter and one for my daughter-in-law . It is the perfect Christmas gift .
Delivery was fast and the price is right . It is the gift that will take off weight all year long .
311 4 I bought 2 - one for my daughter and one for my daughter-in-law . It is the perfect Christmas gift .
Delivery was fast and the price is right . It is the gift that will take off weight all year long .
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The wii fit plus is definitely worth the money spent ! It has tons of different interactive games that will leave you sweating after a 20 minute workout . I recommended it to 2 friends of mine , and after they had the chance to try it out at my place , they bought it . This is a 5 - star product all the way !
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The wii fit plus is definitely worth the money spent ! It has tons of different interactive games that will leave you sweating after a 20 minute workout . I recommended it to 2 friends of mine , and after they had the chance to try it out at my place , they bought it . This is a 5 - star product all the way !
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This is exactly what I expected it to be after trying out the original Wii Fit at a relative's house a few months ago .
Fun to use , fun to play the games , and fun to spend family time together trying to beat each other's scores . Simply put its just loads of fun .
The games are very good and mostly simple enough for all to try .
The individual fitness routines are a more serious affair and seem to be pretty useful , and I especially like the way you can create your own combined routines out of the different poses / moves . The only drawback I have encountered so far is that I wish you could get it to go through all ( or a defined set ) of the routines randomly so you get a fresh session each time , but for me that's only a minor quibble at this point . If I really find I need that in time I guess I'll get a more advanced ' game ' designed for that kind of workout with those options .
Highly recommended !
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This is exactly what I expected it to be after trying out the original Wii Fit at a relative's house a few months ago .
Fun to use , fun to play the games , and fun to spend family time together trying to beat each other's scores . Simply put its just loads of fun .
The games are very good and mostly simple enough for all to try .
The individual fitness routines are a more serious affair and seem to be pretty useful , and I especially like the way you can create your own combined routines out of the different poses / moves . The only drawback I have encountered so far is that I wish you could get it to go through all ( or a defined set ) of the routines randomly so you get a fresh session each time , but for me that's only a minor quibble at this point . If I really find I need that in time I guess I'll get a more advanced ' game ' designed for that kind of workout with those options .
Highly recommended !
319 4 This is exactly what I expected it to be after trying out the original Wii Fit at a relative's house a few months ago .
Fun to use , fun to play the games , and fun to spend family time together trying to beat each other's scores . Simply put its just loads of fun .
The games are very good and mostly simple enough for all to try .
The individual fitness routines are a more serious affair and seem to be pretty useful , and I especially like the way you can create your own combined routines out of the different poses / moves . The only drawback I have encountered so far is that I wish you could get it to go through all ( or a defined set ) of the routines randomly so you get a fresh session each time , but for me that's only a minor quibble at this point . If I really find I need that in time I guess I'll get a more advanced ' game ' designed for that kind of workout with those options .
Highly recommended !
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This is my first Wii game and I am having so much fun working out . It is easy to set up and fun to play . I am using it daily to establish a workout routine . It combines strength , agility and stretching . I highly recommend this game .
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This is my first Wii game and I am having so much fun working out . It is easy to set up and fun to play . I am using it daily to establish a workout routine . It combines strength , agility and stretching . I highly recommend this game .
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If something is good for you , but it isn't any fun , how likely are you to do that good thing ? Not at all if you are anything like me , but this is fun . I love the games that allow you to explore riding and jogging paths , march in a ban , and get fit and healthy while playing .
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If something is good for you , but it isn't any fun , how likely are you to do that good thing ? Not at all if you are anything like me , but this is fun . I love the games that allow you to explore riding and jogging paths , march in a ban , and get fit and healthy while playing .
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This product is great . It offers many fun games and activities as well as workouts . Its comments are sometimes a bit harsh , but overall , a very good product . I think its focus on balance and the low impact nature of the workouts and games would be a great benefit for older people .
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This product is great . It offers many fun games and activities as well as workouts . Its comments are sometimes a bit harsh , but overall , a very good product . I think its focus on balance and the low impact nature of the workouts and games would be a great benefit for older people .
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This thing is amazing . How it analyzes the way you
stand and move , is better than any personal trainer ,
and totally private . It can make your workout as tough
or as gentle as you like and of course you are always
in control . I've always had one leg shorter than the
other , and it pointed out to me , that I wasn't placing
my weight equally on each foot . It helped me to improve
my posture and ease some back pain , caused by not
standing correctly .
Mainly , it is more than you can imagine .
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This thing is amazing . How it analyzes the way you
stand and move , is better than any personal trainer ,
and totally private . It can make your workout as tough
or as gentle as you like and of course you are always
in control . I've always had one leg shorter than the
other , and it pointed out to me , that I wasn't placing
my weight equally on each foot . It helped me to improve
my posture and ease some back pain , caused by not
standing correctly .
Mainly , it is more than you can imagine .
334 4 This thing is amazing . How it analyzes the way you
stand and move , is better than any personal trainer ,
and totally private . It can make your workout as tough
or as gentle as you like and of course you are always
in control . I've always had one leg shorter than the
other , and it pointed out to me , that I wasn't placing
my weight equally on each foot . It helped me to improve
my posture and ease some back pain , caused by not
standing correctly .
Mainly , it is more than you can imagine .
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This is a great Wii game ! And it helps me keep in shape ! It even comes with a balance board , so I can work my lower body . Wii fit is awesome ! This is for anyone ! Those who want to lose weight , keep it under control , or even someone who is looking for a good time .
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The program is great ! I wish you just did not have to keep resetting each activity over and over again in such short periods of time .
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The program is great ! I wish you just did not have to keep resetting each activity over and over again in such short periods of time .
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The product is great . Received it quickly . It is in perfect condition . I would recommend it . It is lots of fun . Some of the games seem silly , but you know that you are doing more than just sitting on the couch .
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The product is great . Received it quickly . It is in perfect condition . I would recommend it . It is lots of fun . Some of the games seem silly , but you know that you are doing more than just sitting on the couch .
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Our entire family loves the wii fit plus with balance board . It has different games with different levels to keep your entire family entertained .
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Our entire family loves the wii fit plus with balance board . It has different games with different levels to keep your entire family entertained .
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I'm a relatively fit person . I golf during the summer for about 30 hours a week always walking , and by the end of the summer all of my health vitals are where they are supposed to be . Even now , as winter hits its deepest point , my cholesterol is good , my blood pressure is good , and my pulse is good . The problem is my weight . It tends to balloon a bit by the end of winter , and I need help keeping it down .
My problem is , I don't like to excercise . It has to be fun if I'm going to engage . That's why it's easy for me to stay fit in the summer . I enjoy golfing . I can't golf during the winter . I've tried countless different ways to stay excercising during the winter , but nothing seems to work . If it's not enjoyable to me , I'll put it off .
That's where the wii Fit Plus came in . I thought that this would be the perfect answer to my problems .
Boy was I wrong .
The games are simplistic , superficial , and short . I need something that is going to engage me , and I need an array of short term goals in order to keep me interested . The wii Fit Plus offers none of that .
So while the wii Fit Plus may be a great way to lose weight for those who are already determined to work out regardless of the tediousness of the routine , this might be a good buy . For me , I'd rather go for a walk in the park . It's a heckuva lot more interesting than the mindless , repititious games that this title offers .
At least I can use my balance board to play Dance , Dance Revolution .
348 4 I'm a relatively fit person . I golf during the summer for about 30 hours a week always walking , and by the end of the summer all of my health vitals are where they are supposed to be . Even now , as winter hits its deepest point , my cholesterol is good , my blood pressure is good , and my pulse is good . The problem is my weight . It tends to balloon a bit by the end of winter , and I need help keeping it down .
My problem is , I don't like to excercise . It has to be fun if I'm going to engage . That's why it's easy for me to stay fit in the summer . I enjoy golfing . I can't golf during the winter . I've tried countless different ways to stay excercising during the winter , but nothing seems to work . If it's not enjoyable to me , I'll put it off .
That's where the wii Fit Plus came in . I thought that this would be the perfect answer to my problems .
Boy was I wrong .
The games are simplistic , superficial , and short . I need something that is going to engage me , and I need an array of short term goals in order to keep me interested . The wii Fit Plus offers none of that .
So while the wii Fit Plus may be a great way to lose weight for those who are already determined to work out regardless of the tediousness of the routine , this might be a good buy . For me , I'd rather go for a walk in the park . It's a heckuva lot more interesting than the mindless , repititious games that this title offers .
At least I can use my balance board to play Dance , Dance Revolution .
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The software weights you and then does a balance evaluation . You find out how old you really are . Then you do the balance games and track your progress on imporving your balance .
There is a coach to work with on the yoga and other things I have not even gotten too . It will track your weight too . I have neven been a fan of video games but I love Wii . I would recommend the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board . But you have to by the platform Wii first . This is an add on .
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The software weights you and then does a balance evaluation . You find out how old you really are . Then you do the balance games and track your progress on imporving your balance .
There is a coach to work with on the yoga and other things I have not even gotten too . It will track your weight too . I have neven been a fan of video games but I love Wii . I would recommend the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board . But you have to by the platform Wii first . This is an add on .
353 4 The software weights you and then does a balance evaluation . You find out how old you really are . Then you do the balance games and track your progress on imporving your balance .
There is a coach to work with on the yoga and other things I have not even gotten too . It will track your weight too . I have neven been a fan of video games but I love Wii . I would recommend the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board . But you have to by the platform Wii first . This is an add on .
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the board is good , make sure you use the extra feet on carpet or it wont weigh correctly . Has a ton of activities . Its a great motivator to be active and has some nice tips . I wish it would allow you to enter previous activity in the fitness log , it only allows the current day . I'm 195 and 5'10 so im about 20 overweight and it is pretty accurate .
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the board is good , make sure you use the extra feet on carpet or it wont weigh correctly . Has a ton of activities . Its a great motivator to be active and has some nice tips . I wish it would allow you to enter previous activity in the fitness log , it only allows the current day . I'm 195 and 5'10 so im about 20 overweight and it is pretty accurate .
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This is really fun for the whole family . Everybody likes to compete against each other with the games . Also it keeps a chart of your weight and your Wii Fit age .
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This is really fun for the whole family . Everybody likes to compete against each other with the games . Also it keeps a chart of your weight and your Wii Fit age .
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This is a great way to do Yoga and get feedback . The balance games are fun and it's exciting to see improvement . I lowered my bmi by .03 in two weeks which was encouraging . In the aerobic part there step , hula hoop and running . The program keeps track of your progress . It's a great addition to my other activities .
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This is a great way to do Yoga and get feedback . The balance games are fun and it's exciting to see improvement . I lowered my bmi by .03 in two weeks which was encouraging . In the aerobic part there step , hula hoop and running . The program keeps track of your progress . It's a great addition to my other activities .
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The WiiFit is definitely FUN and new , but I wish there was less time in between the workouts , or games , and more time just doing them . It takes so long to get between games that sometimes I question the workout I'm getting .
With that said , it's the most fun game I've ever played on the Wii . I love that with some of the games you have to use your brain , your balance , your coordination or something else . It's very multi in that sense . I love it ! So much fun ! I'm definitely happy with my purchase .
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The WiiFit is definitely FUN and new , but I wish there was less time in between the workouts , or games , and more time just doing them . It takes so long to get between games that sometimes I question the workout I'm getting .
With that said , it's the most fun game I've ever played on the Wii . I love that with some of the games you have to use your brain , your balance , your coordination or something else . It's very multi in that sense . I love it ! So much fun ! I'm definitely happy with my purchase .
368 4 The WiiFit is definitely FUN and new , but I wish there was less time in between the workouts , or games , and more time just doing them . It takes so long to get between games that sometimes I question the workout I'm getting .
With that said , it's the most fun game I've ever played on the Wii . I love that with some of the games you have to use your brain , your balance , your coordination or something else . It's very multi in that sense . I love it ! So much fun ! I'm definitely happy with my purchase .
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This game with board is more fun than it is work . Sure , you can use the personal trainer to get fit , but what we do mostly is have fun with all of the games . And , each time you play , you rack up points to use to get new games , etc .
Expecting parents , the game has a great feature called Baby Stats where you can track your child's growth for their entire life !
Overall , you won't be disappointed with this game !
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This game with board is more fun than it is work . Sure , you can use the personal trainer to get fit , but what we do mostly is have fun with all of the games . And , each time you play , you rack up points to use to get new games , etc .
Expecting parents , the game has a great feature called Baby Stats where you can track your child's growth for their entire life !
Overall , you won't be disappointed with this game !
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I have used this Wii fitness since I received it I have lost 11 pounds and continue to work out it is interactive and very much worth the cost I love the fitness Wii and I received it so promptly I recommend it to anyone wanting to get active it goes at your pace and keep records of your progress it is wonderful I started out just doing 10 minutes Iam up to a hour and half now definitely worth the money .
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I have used this Wii fitness since I received it I have lost 11 pounds and continue to work out it is interactive and very much worth the cost I love the fitness Wii and I received it so promptly I recommend it to anyone wanting to get active it goes at your pace and keep records of your progress it is wonderful I started out just doing 10 minutes Iam up to a hour and half now definitely worth the money .
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This makes working out fun . The clever way it has of challenging you and encouraging you keeps you coming back for more . Sometimes it is more fun to watch than participate ! Has something for every level . Love it !
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This makes working out fun . The clever way it has of challenging you and encouraging you keeps you coming back for more . Sometimes it is more fun to watch than participate ! Has something for every level . Love it !
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I was so happy to have found a wii fit plus available-and even happier when it arrived as quickly as it did ! The product is wonderful , we use it every day ! Definitely a worthwhile purchase !
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I was so happy to have found a wii fit plus available-and even happier when it arrived as quickly as it did ! The product is wonderful , we use it every day ! Definitely a worthwhile purchase !
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At 50 + and after numerous injuries / surgeries , this game motivates me to get off the couch and exercise . I have had the Wii Fit Plus for almost a month and haven't missed a day with it yet . I really enjoy the yoga more than I ever expected and also enjoy the many aerobic type activities too . In fact , I spend an hour a day on the thing and then go out and walk an additional 1 1 / 2 to 4 miles a day . This thing has really improved my exercise habits and I've even lost a little weight ! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to start an exercise program . It's fun and there's plenty of fitness games to choose from so you won't get bored . Love it !
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At 50 + and after numerous injuries / surgeries , this game motivates me to get off the couch and exercise . I have had the Wii Fit Plus for almost a month and haven't missed a day with it yet . I really enjoy the yoga more than I ever expected and also enjoy the many aerobic type activities too . In fact , I spend an hour a day on the thing and then go out and walk an additional 1 1 / 2 to 4 miles a day . This thing has really improved my exercise habits and I've even lost a little weight ! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to start an exercise program . It's fun and there's plenty of fitness games to choose from so you won't get bored . Love it !
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I have had this game for over a month now and have yet to bore with it . I use it several times a week and wonder how I ever got on without it before . The game itself is so easy to follow and really pushes you to work harder . The programs / challenges I can not do yet because of difficulty are my goal to become stronger . After a month of working out 2 hours a day 3 - 5 days a week I have seen a huge difference in my leg , stomach and arm definition .
For any game enthusiast this is a great addition to your library . For any stay at home mom or lady that is intimidated by a new workout routine I would also suggest this game / program .
I have set a two month goal with the game and am tracking my daily weight and progress with it . I have never paid so much attention to my intake and exercise and I am completely motivated by the Wii Fit . Thank you Nintendo for making such a fun and responsible gaming program .
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Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( Video Game )
I have had this game for over a month now and have yet to bore with it . I use it several times a week and wonder how I ever got on without it before . The game itself is so easy to follow and really pushes you to work harder . The programs / challenges I can not do yet because of difficulty are my goal to become stronger . After a month of working out 2 hours a day 3 - 5 days a week I have seen a huge difference in my leg , stomach and arm definition .
For any game enthusiast this is a great addition to your library . For any stay at home mom or lady that is intimidated by a new workout routine I would also suggest this game / program .
I have set a two month goal with the game and am tracking my daily weight and progress with it . I have never paid so much attention to my intake and exercise and I am completely motivated by the Wii Fit . Thank you Nintendo for making such a fun and responsible gaming program .
391 4 I have had this game for over a month now and have yet to bore with it . I use it several times a week and wonder how I ever got on without it before . The game itself is so easy to follow and really pushes you to work harder . The programs / challenges I can not do yet because of difficulty are my goal to become stronger . After a month of working out 2 hours a day 3 - 5 days a week I have seen a huge difference in my leg , stomach and arm definition .
For any game enthusiast this is a great addition to your library . For any stay at home mom or lady that is intimidated by a new workout routine I would also suggest this game / program .
I have set a two month goal with the game and am tracking my daily weight and progress with it . I have never paid so much attention to my intake and exercise and I am completely motivated by the Wii Fit . Thank you Nintendo for making such a fun and responsible gaming program .
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( Video Game )
After having owned the Wii Fit Plus for two months now , I would like to update my review . The Wii Fit continues to deliver fun to my household . After two months , everyone in my family still jumps onto it almost every day to do a body test , and play a few games . We've also used it as a party game , using the multiplayer to entertain a multi-aged group from a preschooler through adults . I recently read that while the Wii Fit isn't a true workout , its goal isn't that - the goal is to get people off the couch and moving . To that end , it's great and it's appropriate for all ages .
The strength of this title is in its fun mini-games , if you see them as physical games rather than a workout . If that's what you're looking for , you're going to love it . It's a great way to get the whole family involved in an active activity , one that you can do inside on a rainy day . After all , anything you do standing up burns more calories than sitting down , which is why I have always used my Wii standing up since I bought it . You can use the balance board for other Wii-based fitness titles , so whether you enjoy this game or not , you do get the balance board . Most of my review , however , will be about the game . In brief , the balance board is an amazing piece of technology and I have no criticism of it .
The balance games are lots of fun . I consider myself to have excellent balance - and indeed - I score very high on a single leg balance , but these games are really challenging . It's an interesting idea to play the equivalent of a marble balance game , only you are the marble - or in some cases - the board . Balance Bubble and Obstacle Course are two of my favorite mini-games . Balance Bubble detects shifts in your balance as you guide a delicate bubble down a watercourse without getting popped . Obstacle Course has you running and jumping , almost like a live Super Mario Bros . I am also a yoga enthusiast , and I did feel that the yoga segments led me to have better form through the awareness of my balance . The hula hoop game was far more fun than real hula hoop , where I spend most of my time picking up the hoop again . Another great minigame is Island Cycling , where you cycle through an item picking up flags , trying to find the shortest route . Most of the games engage your mind as well as your body , which is perhaps the reason why we keep coming back to play . Some of the strength workouts were very challenging , such as the pushup and side plank . Overall , the minigames that make up the workouts are a lot of fun .
I definitely can see how this game is appropriate for older adults , as I've heard it recommended for them . There is a focus on safety , and the activities start out very easy . The game will suggest that you get help or lean up against a wall . The workouts are not very long , and they might just be at the right level for a new exerciser who wants to improve their fitness . For someone that works out all the time , these workouts are not that challenging . I did not sweat , for example , as I do with EA Active from time to time . I also found my heart stopped pumping as fast when an activity would end and I'd have to pick the next one . I use other Wii games and exercise videos for my real workout , but that doesn't stop me from spending 5 - 15 minutes every day with my Wii Fit . I may not be burning a lot of calories , but I've become very competitive with my family members on certain minigames .
And that's certainly a motivating factor on the Wii Fit . You can see your scores stacked up against other people in your family . The game truly involves the whole family . It will ask me why my spouse hasn't been around lately . Plus , you can use the Wii Fit Plus for BabyStats ( weighing your baby ) and PetStats . We don't have a pet , but I do have an infant . The Wii Fit Plus has really cute messages for your baby , like Don't eat things that are on the floor . I come back every day to compete against myself , in the Body Test , but I also come back to make sure I maintain my top score in Balance Bubble !
The game is certainly cute in that trademark Nintendo way . You are represented by your Mii , and the workouts take out in cute locations . The graphics are not equal to anything you'd see on other game systems or even other games - but they don't have to be . You get the point , and besides , it's quite cheery . For example , the running activity actually takes you on a jog outside on an attractive island . The Kung Fu fighting game takes place in a mountaintop temple .
However , with all these pluses in the Wii Fit Plus , there are some downsides - or at least some people may see them as downsides . The game starts out with a big wake-up call about your weight , but not all users necessarily need to hear it . When I started the game , I was only three months postpartum and was in the process of losing the baby weight at the slow recommended pace , through breastfeeding , diet and exercise . I feel pretty fit and work out a lot . So , having the game tell me dah dah dah dah - You're Overweight ! was a message I was quite familiar with but not looking to have it rubbed in . You may choose to skip the daily body test , but the game will nag you and then you can be told you're overweight every day . It adjusts the avatar from skinny to fat to demonstrate how you supposedly look ( and nevermind your T & A - all the Miis are apple-shaped ) . Next , I was presented with a balance game that I had never seen before . I didn't quite understand it , so next I hear that my Wii Age is 51 , two decades older than I actually am . Then the game suggested that I lower my BMI to 22 , when I have always been happy at around 23 and am aiming to get back there . 24 and lower is considered healthy , and that's not even considering that BMI is irrelevant to athletes . So , I'm not a big fan of the negative reinforcement . My best friend was visiting but before we could create her an account to play with us , she had to go through the body test . It actually bummed her out , because like me , she's fit but she also spends much of life dieting and exercising to stay that way . Like many women , she has a complex about her body ! I did find out later that you can play the multiplayer Wii with Guest users and not subject your friends to the Body Test . If someone were recovering from an eating disorder , this game's focus on weight alone as a meter of fitness could be a dangerous thing . The plucky little Wii board character that gives you tips and tricks comes across , to me , as condescending . For example , I may have done a five mile run the day before , and not got on my Wii . So , I'll hear a message about how I should work out every day and not skip days . The Wii Fit is a bit self-centered , not realizing that you may have other workout routines that do not involve it ! Also , it nudges you about your family members . My best friend came to visit and played on the Wii with me , as I previously mentioned . She lives three hours away , so she hasn't logged in since then - now the Wii asks me every day how G is doing and why she isn't playing !
Ironically , it's not much of a workout so the Wii Fit itself won't be contributing much to my bottom line so to speak . As I said , EA Active and some other exercise videos and fitness activities will do more for that . So that's why I feel it oversteps its bounds in that area . I wish it was just minigames .
EA Sports Active
could stand to pick up some of these features ! I do love Wii Fitness Coach , which can build up to be a really hard workout ( i.e . breathing hard , sore the next day from the strength training ) . I've also heard that Jillian Michael's Fitness Ultimatum is a good game , although I haven't tried it . So of all the wii-based fitness titles , the Wii Fit Plus is probably the least of a workout . However , it's the most like a game , and therefore may keep people's attention better , especially kids .
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After having owned the Wii Fit Plus for two months now , I would like to update my review . The Wii Fit continues to deliver fun to my household . After two months , everyone in my family still jumps onto it almost every day to do a body test , and play a few games . We've also used it as a party game , using the multiplayer to entertain a multi-aged group from a preschooler through adults . I recently read that while the Wii Fit isn't a true workout , its goal isn't that - the goal is to get people off the couch and moving . To that end , it's great and it's appropriate for all ages .
The strength of this title is in its fun mini-games , if you see them as physical games rather than a workout . If that's what you're looking for , you're going to love it . It's a great way to get the whole family involved in an active activity , one that you can do inside on a rainy day . After all , anything you do standing up burns more calories than sitting down , which is why I have always used my Wii standing up since I bought it . You can use the balance board for other Wii-based fitness titles , so whether you enjoy this game or not , you do get the balance board . Most of my review , however , will be about the game . In brief , the balance board is an amazing piece of technology and I have no criticism of it .
The balance games are lots of fun . I consider myself to have excellent balance - and indeed - I score very high on a single leg balance , but these games are really challenging . It's an interesting idea to play the equivalent of a marble balance game , only you are the marble - or in some cases - the board . Balance Bubble and Obstacle Course are two of my favorite mini-games . Balance Bubble detects shifts in your balance as you guide a delicate bubble down a watercourse without getting popped . Obstacle Course has you running and jumping , almost like a live Super Mario Bros . I am also a yoga enthusiast , and I did feel that the yoga segments led me to have better form through the awareness of my balance . The hula hoop game was far more fun than real hula hoop , where I spend most of my time picking up the hoop again . Another great minigame is Island Cycling , where you cycle through an item picking up flags , trying to find the shortest route . Most of the games engage your mind as well as your body , which is perhaps the reason why we keep coming back to play . Some of the strength workouts were very challenging , such as the pushup and side plank . Overall , the minigames that make up the workouts are a lot of fun .
I definitely can see how this game is appropriate for older adults , as I've heard it recommended for them . There is a focus on safety , and the activities start out very easy . The game will suggest that you get help or lean up against a wall . The workouts are not very long , and they might just be at the right level for a new exerciser who wants to improve their fitness . For someone that works out all the time , these workouts are not that challenging . I did not sweat , for example , as I do with EA Active from time to time . I also found my heart stopped pumping as fast when an activity would end and I'd have to pick the next one . I use other Wii games and exercise videos for my real workout , but that doesn't stop me from spending 5 - 15 minutes every day with my Wii Fit . I may not be burning a lot of calories , but I've become very competitive with my family members on certain minigames .
And that's certainly a motivating factor on the Wii Fit . You can see your scores stacked up against other people in your family . The game truly involves the whole family . It will ask me why my spouse hasn't been around lately . Plus , you can use the Wii Fit Plus for BabyStats ( weighing your baby ) and PetStats . We don't have a pet , but I do have an infant . The Wii Fit Plus has really cute messages for your baby , like Don't eat things that are on the floor . I come back every day to compete against myself , in the Body Test , but I also come back to make sure I maintain my top score in Balance Bubble !
The game is certainly cute in that trademark Nintendo way . You are represented by your Mii , and the workouts take out in cute locations . The graphics are not equal to anything you'd see on other game systems or even other games - but they don't have to be . You get the point , and besides , it's quite cheery . For example , the running activity actually takes you on a jog outside on an attractive island . The Kung Fu fighting game takes place in a mountaintop temple .
However , with all these pluses in the Wii Fit Plus , there are some downsides - or at least some people may see them as downsides . The game starts out with a big wake-up call about your weight , but not all users necessarily need to hear it . When I started the game , I was only three months postpartum and was in the process of losing the baby weight at the slow recommended pace , through breastfeeding , diet and exercise . I feel pretty fit and work out a lot . So , having the game tell me dah dah dah dah - You're Overweight ! was a message I was quite familiar with but not looking to have it rubbed in . You may choose to skip the daily body test , but the game will nag you and then you can be told you're overweight every day . It adjusts the avatar from skinny to fat to demonstrate how you supposedly look ( and nevermind your T & A - all the Miis are apple-shaped ) . Next , I was presented with a balance game that I had never seen before . I didn't quite understand it , so next I hear that my Wii Age is 51 , two decades older than I actually am . Then the game suggested that I lower my BMI to 22 , when I have always been happy at around 23 and am aiming to get back there . 24 and lower is considered healthy , and that's not even considering that BMI is irrelevant to athletes . So , I'm not a big fan of the negative reinforcement . My best friend was visiting but before we could create her an account to play with us , she had to go through the body test . It actually bummed her out , because like me , she's fit but she also spends much of life dieting and exercising to stay that way . Like many women , she has a complex about her body ! I did find out later that you can play the multiplayer Wii with Guest users and not subject your friends to the Body Test . If someone were recovering from an eating disorder , this game's focus on weight alone as a meter of fitness could be a dangerous thing . The plucky little Wii board character that gives you tips and tricks comes across , to me , as condescending . For example , I may have done a five mile run the day before , and not got on my Wii . So , I'll hear a message about how I should work out every day and not skip days . The Wii Fit is a bit self-centered , not realizing that you may have other workout routines that do not involve it ! Also , it nudges you about your family members . My best friend came to visit and played on the Wii with me , as I previously mentioned . She lives three hours away , so she hasn't logged in since then - now the Wii asks me every day how G is doing and why she isn't playing !
Ironically , it's not much of a workout so the Wii Fit itself won't be contributing much to my bottom line so to speak . As I said , EA Active and some other exercise videos and fitness activities will do more for that . So that's why I feel it oversteps its bounds in that area . I wish it was just minigames .
EA Sports Active
could stand to pick up some of these features ! I do love Wii Fitness Coach , which can build up to be a really hard workout ( i.e . breathing hard , sore the next day from the strength training ) . I've also heard that Jillian Michael's Fitness Ultimatum is a good game , although I haven't tried it . So of all the wii-based fitness titles , the Wii Fit Plus is probably the least of a workout . However , it's the most like a game , and therefore may keep people's attention better , especially kids .
009 4 After having owned the Wii Fit Plus for two months now , I would like to update my review . The Wii Fit continues to deliver fun to my household . After two months , everyone in my family still jumps onto it almost every day to do a body test , and play a few games . We've also used it as a party game , using the multiplayer to entertain a multi-aged group from a preschooler through adults . I recently read that while the Wii Fit isn't a true workout , its goal isn't that - the goal is to get people off the couch and moving . To that end , it's great and it's appropriate for all ages .
The strength of this title is in its fun mini-games , if you see them as physical games rather than a workout . If that's what you're looking for , you're going to love it . It's a great way to get the whole family involved in an active activity , one that you can do inside on a rainy day . After all , anything you do standing up burns more calories than sitting down , which is why I have always used my Wii standing up since I bought it . You can use the balance board for other Wii-based fitness titles , so whether you enjoy this game or not , you do get the balance board . Most of my review , however , will be about the game . In brief , the balance board is an amazing piece of technology and I have no criticism of it .
The balance games are lots of fun . I consider myself to have excellent balance - and indeed - I score very high on a single leg balance , but these games are really challenging . It's an interesting idea to play the equivalent of a marble balance game , only you are the marble - or in some cases - the board . Balance Bubble and Obstacle Course are two of my favorite mini-games . Balance Bubble detects shifts in your balance as you guide a delicate bubble down a watercourse without getting popped . Obstacle Course has you running and jumping , almost like a live Super Mario Bros . I am also a yoga enthusiast , and I did feel that the yoga segments led me to have better form through the awareness of my balance . The hula hoop game was far more fun than real hula hoop , where I spend most of my time picking up the hoop again . Another great minigame is Island Cycling , where you cycle through an item picking up flags , trying to find the shortest route . Most of the games engage your mind as well as your body , which is perhaps the reason why we keep coming back to play . Some of the strength workouts were very challenging , such as the pushup and side plank . Overall , the minigames that make up the workouts are a lot of fun .
I definitely can see how this game is appropriate for older adults , as I've heard it recommended for them . There is a focus on safety , and the activities start out very easy . The game will suggest that you get help or lean up against a wall . The workouts are not very long , and they might just be at the right level for a new exerciser who wants to improve their fitness . For someone that works out all the time , these workouts are not that challenging . I did not sweat , for example , as I do with EA Active from time to time . I also found my heart stopped pumping as fast when an activity would end and I'd have to pick the next one . I use other Wii games and exercise videos for my real workout , but that doesn't stop me from spending 5 - 15 minutes every day with my Wii Fit . I may not be burning a lot of calories , but I've become very competitive with my family members on certain minigames .
And that's certainly a motivating factor on the Wii Fit . You can see your scores stacked up against other people in your family . The game truly involves the whole family . It will ask me why my spouse hasn't been around lately . Plus , you can use the Wii Fit Plus for BabyStats ( weighing your baby ) and PetStats . We don't have a pet , but I do have an infant . The Wii Fit Plus has really cute messages for your baby , like Don't eat things that are on the floor . I come back every day to compete against myself , in the Body Test , but I also come back to make sure I maintain my top score in Balance Bubble !
The game is certainly cute in that trademark Nintendo way . You are represented by your Mii , and the workouts take out in cute locations . The graphics are not equal to anything you'd see on other game systems or even other games - but they don't have to be . You get the point , and besides , it's quite cheery . For example , the running activity actually takes you on a jog outside on an attractive island . The Kung Fu fighting game takes place in a mountaintop temple .
However , with all these pluses in the Wii Fit Plus , there are some downsides - or at least some people may see them as downsides . The game starts out with a big wake-up call about your weight , but not all users necessarily need to hear it . When I started the game , I was only three months postpartum and was in the process of losing the baby weight at the slow recommended pace , through breastfeeding , diet and exercise . I feel pretty fit and work out a lot . So , having the game tell me dah dah dah dah - You're Overweight ! was a message I was quite familiar with but not looking to have it rubbed in . You may choose to skip the daily body test , but the game will nag you and then you can be told you're overweight every day . It adjusts the avatar from skinny to fat to demonstrate how you supposedly look ( and nevermind your T & A - all the Miis are apple-shaped ) . Next , I was presented with a balance game that I had never seen before . I didn't quite understand it , so next I hear that my Wii Age is 51 , two decades older than I actually am . Then the game suggested that I lower my BMI to 22 , when I have always been happy at around 23 and am aiming to get back there . 24 and lower is considered healthy , and that's not even considering that BMI is irrelevant to athletes . So , I'm not a big fan of the negative reinforcement . My best friend was visiting but before we could create her an account to play with us , she had to go through the body test . It actually bummed her out , because like me , she's fit but she also spends much of life dieting and exercising to stay that way . Like many women , she has a complex about her body ! I did find out later that you can play the multiplayer Wii with Guest users and not subject your friends to the Body Test . If someone were recovering from an eating disorder , this game's focus on weight alone as a meter of fitness could be a dangerous thing . The plucky little Wii board character that gives you tips and tricks comes across , to me , as condescending . For example , I may have done a five mile run the day before , and not got on my Wii . So , I'll hear a message about how I should work out every day and not skip days . The Wii Fit is a bit self-centered , not realizing that you may have other workout routines that do not involve it ! Also , it nudges you about your family members . My best friend came to visit and played on the Wii with me , as I previously mentioned . She lives three hours away , so she hasn't logged in since then - now the Wii asks me every day how G is doing and why she isn't playing !
Ironically , it's not much of a workout so the Wii Fit itself won't be contributing much to my bottom line so to speak . As I said , EA Active and some other exercise videos and fitness activities will do more for that . So that's why I feel it oversteps its bounds in that area . I wish it was just minigames .
EA Sports Active
could stand to pick up some of these features ! I do love Wii Fitness Coach , which can build up to be a really hard workout ( i.e . breathing hard , sore the next day from the strength training ) . I've also heard that Jillian Michael's Fitness Ultimatum is a good game , although I haven't tried it . So of all the wii-based fitness titles , the Wii Fit Plus is probably the least of a workout . However , it's the most like a game , and therefore may keep people's attention better , especially kids .
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I had heard so much about this game that I decided to get it for myself for Christmas . After a few years of too much sitting behind the computer and suffering a number of injuries the pounds have jumped on . So I thought gee maybe I'll use this more than my strider .
I began . First I built my character . . . fun . . . then comes the profile . It weighs you and you enter some data and it feeds you your BMI where upon a Bart Simpson knock off goes You're OBESE . I'm thinking NO Sh_T Sherlock , why do you think I bought this game ? Then it does a balance test . . . . guess _ _ _ _ _ is not your forte comes on the screen . There was a reason I bought this game . Then it calculates my age 77 . I repeated the profile . My weight was 3 lbs different than 2 minutes before . There was a different balance game . . . I'm still obese but I have improved ( How is that possible ? ) and now I am 33 . . . congratulations ! ! ! So third time is the charm . . . still obese yet another weight and now I'm 53 . . . .
So defintely have to take the assessment with a grain of salt .
Next the games . I'm a little slow so it took me a while to figure some of them out . Alot of the games are fun . The obstacle course is great . It gives you a good workout as you ascend the levels . Others are purely frustrating . The balance board seems to respond to right left weight shift fairly well . Back front is another issue . Some of the hip tilting doesn't seem to respond or does so irratically . There is a run and jump game , sometimes the figure jumps when I bend and straighten my knees other times it doesn't . Maybe it takes practice .
At any rate I got so frustrated that I got my numchuck and wii sport , put on the boxing game and knocked the lights out of my opponent .
I would enjoy it more if there was a more positive message like It takes time to learn , keep trying . or it gave me better instructions . I have to admit it is a bit addictive .
The yoga is fair . You have to keep choosing different poses so there is no flow . . . . I will try the personalized routine soon . It may be better . Many of the strength exercises look like yoga .
Overall it is fun . Don't believe the weight and BMI , take the insults lightly and hope Nintendo will improve future games .
This is an addendum to my previous review . I have now used this game much more .
I have lost a few pounds this week and am getting better at the games and physically stronger.There is definitely an addictive quality to these games .
The major points of the review remain accurate . I did find a way thru the game where you can set up your personal workout . You can combine yoga and strength into the workout . It is a good feature . SOME EXERCISES USE THE BOARD AND OTHERS DON'T . During some of the non-board exercises the instructor is telling me You are doing great , keep it up . There was no feedback possible and no way to know whether I was doing great or not . I found the same occurance in the
Your Shape
with the webcam . During the Yoga the instructor told me I was doing great . I was sitting on the couch . ( There are other good features of that system . Fodder for another review . )
I could easily do without my MII crumbling in humiliation when my score is low when I am just learning the game . In some this appears to be revenge of the Nerds by the programmers who conjured up these games . I have had innumerable coconuts and vases hit me in the head on my Rhythm Kung Fu screw-ups and turned into a snowball on the ski jump many times either when I took off too late or the board failed to register my take off . ( Maybe it is from How to survive a Japanese Game Show )
I continue to wish there was better instruction on some of the games . The skiing balance game tells you to shift weigh and turn the skier . As a lifetime expert skier , I still can't make him consistently turn to the extent to catch all the gates and can't figure out what I am doing wrong . Clearly the board and controller are not as responsive as they could be .
Nonetheless this is first generation software and hardware and hopefully over time it will improve . ( And I will improve . ) These are great concepts and the possibilities are endless .
Nintendo really please 1 . ) Get a real certified Yoga Instructor to help you with Yoga .2 ) Give me accurate feedback and no commentary . You don't have to tell me to remember to brush my teeth before bed when I am working out at night 3 . ) If you aren't assessing my skill in an exercise , don't tell me I'm doing great .4 . ) Just give me the score , I don't need you to tell me I'm unbalanced . . . etc
Other than that many of the games are fun and give a great workout esp in the training plus . . The obstacle course is one of my favorites the advanced level gives an added dimension . The tilt your pelvis numbers games is great to sharpen mind-body integration and is fun as well . ( To tilt your pelvis backward you actually have to stand on your toes . )
So buy it , have fun , blow off the insults and realize that it is a work in progress . There are enough games and exercises that there will be something that helps you get fit . It is also great for kids to develop and improve balance , focus and mind-body integration .
017 4 I had heard so much about this game that I decided to get it for myself for Christmas . After a few years of too much sitting behind the computer and suffering a number of injuries the pounds have jumped on . So I thought gee maybe I'll use this more than my strider .
I began . First I built my character . . . fun . . . then comes the profile . It weighs you and you enter some data and it feeds you your BMI where upon a Bart Simpson knock off goes You're OBESE . I'm thinking NO Sh_T Sherlock , why do you think I bought this game ? Then it does a balance test . . . . guess _ _ _ _ _ is not your forte comes on the screen . There was a reason I bought this game . Then it calculates my age 77 . I repeated the profile . My weight was 3 lbs different than 2 minutes before . There was a different balance game . . . I'm still obese but I have improved ( How is that possible ? ) and now I am 33 . . . congratulations ! ! ! So third time is the charm . . . still obese yet another weight and now I'm 53 . . . .
So defintely have to take the assessment with a grain of salt .
Next the games . I'm a little slow so it took me a while to figure some of them out . Alot of the games are fun . The obstacle course is great . It gives you a good workout as you ascend the levels . Others are purely frustrating . The balance board seems to respond to right left weight shift fairly well . Back front is another issue . Some of the hip tilting doesn't seem to respond or does so irratically . There is a run and jump game , sometimes the figure jumps when I bend and straighten my knees other times it doesn't . Maybe it takes practice .
At any rate I got so frustrated that I got my numchuck and wii sport , put on the boxing game and knocked the lights out of my opponent .
I would enjoy it more if there was a more positive message like It takes time to learn , keep trying . or it gave me better instructions . I have to admit it is a bit addictive .
The yoga is fair . You have to keep choosing different poses so there is no flow . . . . I will try the personalized routine soon . It may be better . Many of the strength exercises look like yoga .
Overall it is fun . Don't believe the weight and BMI , take the insults lightly and hope Nintendo will improve future games .
This is an addendum to my previous review . I have now used this game much more .
I have lost a few pounds this week and am getting better at the games and physically stronger.There is definitely an addictive quality to these games .
The major points of the review remain accurate . I did find a way thru the game where you can set up your personal workout . You can combine yoga and strength into the workout . It is a good feature . SOME EXERCISES USE THE BOARD AND OTHERS DON'T . During some of the non-board exercises the instructor is telling me You are doing great , keep it up . There was no feedback possible and no way to know whether I was doing great or not . I found the same occurance in the
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with the webcam . During the Yoga the instructor told me I was doing great . I was sitting on the couch . ( There are other good features of that system . Fodder for another review . )
I could easily do without my MII crumbling in humiliation when my score is low when I am just learning the game . In some this appears to be revenge of the Nerds by the programmers who conjured up these games . I have had innumerable coconuts and vases hit me in the head on my Rhythm Kung Fu screw-ups and turned into a snowball on the ski jump many times either when I took off too late or the board failed to register my take off . ( Maybe it is from How to survive a Japanese Game Show )
I continue to wish there was better instruction on some of the games . The skiing balance game tells you to shift weigh and turn the skier . As a lifetime expert skier , I still can't make him consistently turn to the extent to catch all the gates and can't figure out what I am doing wrong . Clearly the board and controller are not as responsive as they could be .
Nonetheless this is first generation software and hardware and hopefully over time it will improve . ( And I will improve . ) These are great concepts and the possibilities are endless .
Nintendo really please 1 . ) Get a real certified Yoga Instructor to help you with Yoga .2 ) Give me accurate feedback and no commentary . You don't have to tell me to remember to brush my teeth before bed when I am working out at night 3 . ) If you aren't assessing my skill in an exercise , don't tell me I'm doing great .4 . ) Just give me the score , I don't need you to tell me I'm unbalanced . . . etc
Other than that many of the games are fun and give a great workout esp in the training plus . . The obstacle course is one of my favorites the advanced level gives an added dimension . The tilt your pelvis numbers games is great to sharpen mind-body integration and is fun as well . ( To tilt your pelvis backward you actually have to stand on your toes . )
So buy it , have fun , blow off the insults and realize that it is a work in progress . There are enough games and exercises that there will be something that helps you get fit . It is also great for kids to develop and improve balance , focus and mind-body integration .
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I have had the Wii Fit Plus for a few months now , so I thought I'd submit a review . While it is fun , I really don't feel that it provides a proper workout . Here are the good and bad points about the system as I see them .
The good :
1 . The games are fun and engaging . That's really good because it motivates you to keep at it . My favorites are Kung Fu , Basic Run , Hula Hoop , Lotus Focus , High Wire , and the ski jump one .
2 . I like how your friends and families Mii that are on your Wii will show in the various games . It's nice to see some familiar faces .
3 . You can set goals , such as how many calories you'd like to burn per day , and after each exercise , it will tell you how many calories you burned and how many more you have to go ( although there isn't a way to tell exactly how accurate the calorie counter is ) .
4 . It has Yoga poses , which I have done a few times . They are pretty good .
5 . I have bad balance , so I have been using the balance games , and I think I've improved my balance a bit .
6 . The Balance Board is neat .
The bad :
1 . As I before , Wii Fit Plus is more of a game than a workout . It's great if you are person new to exercise who wants to start slow with low impact workouts and build yourself up to more activity . However , if you are a moderately active person , you probably won't even break a sweat in most of these games . If you are looking for good workout , I'd recommend EA Sports Active .
2 . It puts WAY too much emphasis on the BMI , or Body Mass Index . The BMI is known to be VERY inaccurate a lot of the time , becuase it doesn't differenciate between muscle and body fat weight . It is NOT an accurate measure of how healthy you are ! There are some people in top physical condition who would register as obese simply because of their muscle .
3 . I agree with others who say that this game is a bit condescending at times . It can be a bit discouraging , and may cause problems for those who have or are recovering from eating disorders .
So , as I said , Wii Fit Plus is a great way to get into ease your way into exercising if you haven't been doing so , or if you just want to play some fun , active games . As I said , I still use it for the body tests and fun balance games . However , if you want a more intense workout , look at other fitness games for the Wii .
089 4 Wi Fitness Plus is a great way to start your New Year off the right way ! I didn't realize some of my weak areas . It is a fun way to exercise . One caution - - you have to be pretty thick skinned - It is blunt about your fitness level and BMI . I view it as a challenge .
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My wife and I decided to purchase the Wii Fit Plus shortly after the birth of our second child to give us both the oppurtunity to squeeze in workouts into a schedule already filled with countless parental and occupational responsibilities . My wife has yet to use it , as her spare moments , what few exist , are primarily spent catching up on sleep and housework . I've managed to take the Wii Fit Plus for a test drive and used it continuously for a solid month . Thus far , I've been happy with the experience , though being an individual who enjoys and previously participated in high intensity exercise , I could safely say that the Wii Fit Plus is no substitute nor do I think it was ever intended to be . If you're someone who enjoys running , cardio , or high intensity weight lifting , I would sincerely recommend you look elsewhere , though that being said , I think that Wii Fit Plus makes a suitable supplement to any more intense exercise routine .
That being said , the exercises and games on the Wii Fit Plus are fun and challenging . I consider myself an athlete , albeit an out-of-shape one , and I still experienced difficulty truly mastering many of the workouts . When the program has determined that you have achieved perceived mastery of a specific exercise , it gives you option of raising the bar a little higher by either increasing the difficulty level or number of repetitions . Again , none of the workouts I performed really elevated my heart rate into the cardio zone , but I did initially feel a little soreness the next day which is an indication that my body was exerting itself in some fashion . If anything , the Wii Fit Plus has certainly shed light on those areas of my physical makeup that are lacking and need improvement such as my balance .
Aside from the games and exercises , I like the weight tracking feature that monitors your weight and allows you to set weight loss goals . From an accountability standpoint , it serves as an adequate indicator of health habits that may need adjustment if you're seeing increases in weight and offers a form of encouragement as you get watch your weight drop over time . Of course , the key is to make sure you regularly weigh yourself , whether you want to or not ; ) One flaw is that the BMI ( Body Mass Index ) calculation is not universally applicable . In other words , it does not take into account different body types and the fact that muscle mass can increase your weight in a positive way . I'm 5'10 and it says I should weigh somewhere near 160 lbs . I weighed 175 lbs . in college with very little body fat , and according to the Wii Fit Plus , I would be overweight . Of course , I weight 186 lbs . now and would openly admit that I am overweight .
All in all , the Wii Fit Plus is something I would recommend because it accomplishes what it was intended to do , and that is to provide a fun alternative for doing something active and to increase your personal consciousness about your existing state of your health .
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My wife and I decided to purchase the Wii Fit Plus shortly after the birth of our second child to give us both the oppurtunity to squeeze in workouts into a schedule already filled with countless parental and occupational responsibilities . My wife has yet to use it , as her spare moments , what few exist , are primarily spent catching up on sleep and housework . I've managed to take the Wii Fit Plus for a test drive and used it continuously for a solid month . Thus far , I've been happy with the experience , though being an individual who enjoys and previously participated in high intensity exercise , I could safely say that the Wii Fit Plus is no substitute nor do I think it was ever intended to be . If you're someone who enjoys running , cardio , or high intensity weight lifting , I would sincerely recommend you look elsewhere , though that being said , I think that Wii Fit Plus makes a suitable supplement to any more intense exercise routine .
That being said , the exercises and games on the Wii Fit Plus are fun and challenging . I consider myself an athlete , albeit an out-of-shape one , and I still experienced difficulty truly mastering many of the workouts . When the program has determined that you have achieved perceived mastery of a specific exercise , it gives you option of raising the bar a little higher by either increasing the difficulty level or number of repetitions . Again , none of the workouts I performed really elevated my heart rate into the cardio zone , but I did initially feel a little soreness the next day which is an indication that my body was exerting itself in some fashion . If anything , the Wii Fit Plus has certainly shed light on those areas of my physical makeup that are lacking and need improvement such as my balance .
Aside from the games and exercises , I like the weight tracking feature that monitors your weight and allows you to set weight loss goals . From an accountability standpoint , it serves as an adequate indicator of health habits that may need adjustment if you're seeing increases in weight and offers a form of encouragement as you get watch your weight drop over time . Of course , the key is to make sure you regularly weigh yourself , whether you want to or not ; ) One flaw is that the BMI ( Body Mass Index ) calculation is not universally applicable . In other words , it does not take into account different body types and the fact that muscle mass can increase your weight in a positive way . I'm 5'10 and it says I should weigh somewhere near 160 lbs . I weighed 175 lbs . in college with very little body fat , and according to the Wii Fit Plus , I would be overweight . Of course , I weight 186 lbs . now and would openly admit that I am overweight .
All in all , the Wii Fit Plus is something I would recommend because it accomplishes what it was intended to do , and that is to provide a fun alternative for doing something active and to increase your personal consciousness about your existing state of your health .
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I AM a gym-goer . So many of the reviewers here talk about being people who do not frequent a gym or get regular exercise . I'm not one of those . I am a 36 - year-old mother of two . I have averaged 3 to 4 trips to the gym per week in the past . Now , I go zero times - - after 3 mos . of Wii Fit ownership , I've canceled my gym membership ! I am actually getting a quality workout : I'm sore in whole new places , I'm never bored ( my muscle memory is really getting challenged with all those choices ) , my progress , calories burned , & BMI are all kept track of , and it's all at home - - no babysitters !
Speaking of babysitters , I've always wanted to workout in the morning before work , but never could , being a single mother with kids to get ready for school . Now , it's no problem ! Get up , workout , get ready for my day . It's a huge time saver AND MONEY saver ! ! ! I sound like a plant - - I'm not - - I really do love this thing !
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I recently purchased the Wii Fit Plus with the balance board . I was very apprehensive when reading the reviews with the lowest ratings . I really wanted to get a work out and many reviews say it is only focused on balance , not enough on exercise . Balance is a part of the fitness evaluation and many of the games involve balancing something to some degree , which equates to leaning left or right ( backward / forward ) . From other reviews I thought I'd be standing still with one leg in the air for 5 minutes . It is really not like that from my impression . Better posture burns more calories , that is all it is trying to do . Not trick you .
There are a wide variety of choices it gives you , some have a higher MET ( which is the intensity basically ) and will burn more calories in less time . There is truly something for everyone at multiple fitness levels . If you are an athlete or have been training for awhile , this probably won't keep your interest forever . But I think it was really meant for the average person .
After every activity / workout it shows how many calories you've burned ( it does this by you putting in your height , it weighs you and gets your BMI , and you find your center of balance - - however it notes because it can't tell the degree of exertion the calorie results are not 100% accurate but is very close ) . So you can burn as many calories as you want , you just need to increase the time in the activity to burn more .
Personally , I myself am not extremely active , I walk upon occasion . So from going from very little and inconsistent exercise to an hour and a half on the WiiFit , it was not at all like some chore . It gets you thinking , focused on the games and you hardly realize your burning calories . The day after , I could definitely feel some aches in my arms and back . It is really a great way to get going with exercise until you get to a higher fitness level .
The only negative I have is in the Kung Fu game ( which I like very much ) , when you have the nunchuk plugged into the remote and are doing the crossing right hand above the left , mine registered fine at first , and occasionally it won't register I'm doing it correctly now . It may very well be something I'm doing wrong , just something I found odd . I would also recommend to get the charger or rechargeable batteries because the board takes 4 double AA batteries itself . So if you plan to use it frequently , might be something to consider .
Final recommendation : Get the Wii Fit . Any minor negatives or annoyances are really irrelevant in the big picture . The Wii Fit can and will do what it says , you will be active and burn calories .
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I recently purchased the Wii Fit Plus with the balance board . I was very apprehensive when reading the reviews with the lowest ratings . I really wanted to get a work out and many reviews say it is only focused on balance , not enough on exercise . Balance is a part of the fitness evaluation and many of the games involve balancing something to some degree , which equates to leaning left or right ( backward / forward ) . From other reviews I thought I'd be standing still with one leg in the air for 5 minutes . It is really not like that from my impression . Better posture burns more calories , that is all it is trying to do . Not trick you .
There are a wide variety of choices it gives you , some have a higher MET ( which is the intensity basically ) and will burn more calories in less time . There is truly something for everyone at multiple fitness levels . If you are an athlete or have been training for awhile , this probably won't keep your interest forever . But I think it was really meant for the average person .
After every activity / workout it shows how many calories you've burned ( it does this by you putting in your height , it weighs you and gets your BMI , and you find your center of balance - - however it notes because it can't tell the degree of exertion the calorie results are not 100% accurate but is very close ) . So you can burn as many calories as you want , you just need to increase the time in the activity to burn more .
Personally , I myself am not extremely active , I walk upon occasion . So from going from very little and inconsistent exercise to an hour and a half on the WiiFit , it was not at all like some chore . It gets you thinking , focused on the games and you hardly realize your burning calories . The day after , I could definitely feel some aches in my arms and back . It is really a great way to get going with exercise until you get to a higher fitness level .
The only negative I have is in the Kung Fu game ( which I like very much ) , when you have the nunchuk plugged into the remote and are doing the crossing right hand above the left , mine registered fine at first , and occasionally it won't register I'm doing it correctly now . It may very well be something I'm doing wrong , just something I found odd . I would also recommend to get the charger or rechargeable batteries because the board takes 4 double AA batteries itself . So if you plan to use it frequently , might be something to consider .
Final recommendation : Get the Wii Fit . Any minor negatives or annoyances are really irrelevant in the big picture . The Wii Fit can and will do what it says , you will be active and burn calories .
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Recommended for :
Adults who are out-of-shape , non-athletic , easily bored by exercise , and don't like gyms , but who want to get into the habit of doing a light workout on a daily basis to burn a few calories and gradually lose a few pounds . Young kids who are relatively new to gaming and want to enjoy some fun games that involve movement . ( Kids should not use the BMI measurement or wii fit tests , however , as these will be highly inaccurate for children . ) Families who want do so some fun , active , light gaming together .
Not recommended for :
Athletic people ; people who already like to work out regularly ; people who want to build muscle mass ; people who want to do cardio exercise .
What I like :
I can exercise in the privacy of my own home . There's enough variety to keep me fairly interested . I can measure and chart my weight , minutes exercising on the wii , and calories burned daily . I can set a daily calorie burn goal and it tell me after each activity how far I need to go to meet it . I can customize a routine of strength and yoga exercises , allowing for the type and variety I want .
What I don't like :
I can't add aerobics to the customized routine . This is a serious flaw . Why only strength and yoga ? Not being able to customize an aerobics workout means too much rest and down time , because you have to keep changing exercises and clicking through screens , and so you rarely get a steady long-term aerobics routine going . I should be able to follow my two planks and two lunges by two hula hoops and two rhythm parades , if I want .
The scale and trainer keep talking to you , saying the same things over and over , which slows you down and requires you to click through screens . Once it's told you a fitness tip or how to do an exercise , it should never repeat it . The trainer and scale should just shut up . It's this sort of thing that means you have to spend about 40 minutes playing the game to get 20 minutes of solid exercise . The down times are nice when you are really out of shape and just adjusting to daily exercise , but once you are adjusted , they become a hindrance to picking up the pace .
I can't customize exactly how many minutes I want to do an aerobics game . Yes , after you successfully play a game a few times , it unlocks more advanced levels , so you can go from 3 minutes of hulu hoiop to 6 and then 10 , 10 minutes of step to 20 . . . but I should be able to enter exactly how many minutes I want to do each exercise , and I should be able to do it from the start , because most people will not need to work up to 6 minutes of hula hoop or 20 minutes of low-impact step .
About the games :
Wii fit tests - - useless . Don't bother with the tests . Just weigh and then continue .
Aerobics & Training Plus Games - - More variety and longer durations needed . For exercise , I mostly use the hula hoop and rhythm parade .
Balance games - - Fun . These are the most fun for the kids , I think . Useless as far as exercise is concerned , but fun .
Strength : There should be regular push-ups as well as push-up with plank , and there should be sit-ups .
Yoga - - I can't balance to do more than three of these .
All in all , this is a good product for someone such as me . It has me exercising regularly , and I don't get nearly as bored nearly as fast . It has me keeping an eye on my weight . I would like to see more aerobics exercises , the ability to choose duration , the ability to customize using all games , and the ability to track your calorie intake / food diary .
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I got this for Christmas , and love it ! You can pick different games and exercise styles ( yoga & strength ) to do and even create your own workout ! It also has workouts set up for things like warmup , overindulged , or other reason for exercizing if you want a mini planned workout . My favorite games are in the Plus Training as they are really fun ways to burn some extra calories . Speaking of calories the game keeps track of your calories burned and even gives you a chart of your workouts with the calorie totals at the bottom . It also keeps track of you weight in the graph section too . The graph section is a really great addition since you can see you BMI , weight , time spent on the wii fit plus , and even has a place to add your daily step totals ( if you keep track of that ) and waist measurements ! The whole set up is very fun and motivating . I just love it !
Oh and for people with leg injuries , this game is good for you too ! I've got a bad knee and ankle from a car wreck , but do fine on this game . As long as you can stand on the balance board ( even with holding a chair ) then you can play this game . That's one of the reason's I like it so much . It does so much that it makes up for what I can't do on it . It's also actually helped my ankle's flexibility really . Since I've started using the game , I can actually walk better because I'm more aware of my ankle movement and my center of balance . I can't promise this type of result for everyone with injuries , but I know it helped me out . I'm really glad I got it , as I was orginally too scared I couldn't do the games because of my leg . Don't let something like this keep you from getting or trying this game . It's worth every penny if you ask me . : )
196 4 The Wii Fit Plus package with Balance Board has become my new passion in these long and cold winter months . A life-long fitness enthusiast , I was amazed to find that Wii Fit Plus is not only fun , but more importantly it gives me a work out like I never would have expected ! The variety of activities is amazing and the daily measuring features ; BMI , weight , balance , speed , etc . , including your daily Wii Fit AGE ( ! ) are all things that I was not documenting before . The little Wii Fit person leads you through every step with friendly voice , whether complimenting or admonishing , You , took your foot off the board , didn't you ? : O I highly recommend this product !
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I purchased the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board because of the buzz . . . . . . I now do not use it much except for tracking of my BMI and weight . The games on this are not that challenging and I have returned to the Wii Active to keep my exercise program going . To me , the Wii Active is much more diverse and challenging . Games like the obstacle course are fairly fun , but the board wants and exact placement of your feet to score you on some of the other games . If your feet and not ' exactly ' centered , you don't get the higher score , and the space for the foot is not that large to begin with . The balance board is not accurate enough to take for an actual measuring device . I normally use the board and game to check my status and then switch to the Wii Sport for some bowling and boxing , and then to the Wii Active for other exercise progams which I design myself to center on areas I need to work on . I wish I had purchased the new Wii Active Plus which has abdominal exercises instead . As it is , I switch disc's and move on . . . . . but hey , that's just me . . . . .
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I purchased the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board because of the buzz . . . . . . I now do not use it much except for tracking of my BMI and weight . The games on this are not that challenging and I have returned to the Wii Active to keep my exercise program going . To me , the Wii Active is much more diverse and challenging . Games like the obstacle course are fairly fun , but the board wants and exact placement of your feet to score you on some of the other games . If your feet and not ' exactly ' centered , you don't get the higher score , and the space for the foot is not that large to begin with . The balance board is not accurate enough to take for an actual measuring device . I normally use the board and game to check my status and then switch to the Wii Sport for some bowling and boxing , and then to the Wii Active for other exercise progams which I design myself to center on areas I need to work on . I wish I had purchased the new Wii Active Plus which has abdominal exercises instead . As it is , I switch disc's and move on . . . . . but hey , that's just me . . . . .
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I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my wife , ( Dec . 09 ) . Funny thing is that I use it more than she does . It is very interactive and has many different exercise programs . It is a lot of fun , and could be enjoyed by all ages . Get your kids , parents , even grand parents off the couch and have some fun that will also burn off some of those extra calories . The Wii Fit program keeps a profile of you and helps you with your short term or long term goals . Calorie counter , time used a other info are kept in a calender and goals can be changed at any time . The board is very accurate in its ability to sense your every movement . It will weigh you , ask your height , then calibrate your BMI . I think they are using a BMI index from Japan as they do not ask your bone structure , and recommend you loose a little too much weight . If I went with the Wii Fit's recommendations , I would be 6 ' and weigh 162 lbs . I weigh 196 and would be very skinny if I weighed 162 , ( the wind could blow me away ) , Ha ! The Wii Fit will also give you a Wii Fit age after caculating your balance ability . I am 49 but the Wii Fit gave me an age of 56 . Probably about right as I don't get much exercise and my balance isn't what it used to be , ( plus you shouldn't take this game too seriously as my wife is 47 and her Wii Fit age was 74 , which upset her a little ) . Be sure to use the leg extensions for the board when useing it on carpet . This is very important , as you will experience inaccuracy with the board . My wife and I love our Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board and hope this review will inspire you to get one too !
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I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my wife , ( Dec . 09 ) . Funny thing is that I use it more than she does . It is very interactive and has many different exercise programs . It is a lot of fun , and could be enjoyed by all ages . Get your kids , parents , even grand parents off the couch and have some fun that will also burn off some of those extra calories . The Wii Fit program keeps a profile of you and helps you with your short term or long term goals . Calorie counter , time used a other info are kept in a calender and goals can be changed at any time . The board is very accurate in its ability to sense your every movement . It will weigh you , ask your height , then calibrate your BMI . I think they are using a BMI index from Japan as they do not ask your bone structure , and recommend you loose a little too much weight . If I went with the Wii Fit's recommendations , I would be 6 ' and weigh 162 lbs . I weigh 196 and would be very skinny if I weighed 162 , ( the wind could blow me away ) , Ha ! The Wii Fit will also give you a Wii Fit age after caculating your balance ability . I am 49 but the Wii Fit gave me an age of 56 . Probably about right as I don't get much exercise and my balance isn't what it used to be , ( plus you shouldn't take this game too seriously as my wife is 47 and her Wii Fit age was 74 , which upset her a little ) . Be sure to use the leg extensions for the board when useing it on carpet . This is very important , as you will experience inaccuracy with the board . My wife and I love our Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board and hope this review will inspire you to get one too !
242 4 I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my wife , ( Dec . 09 ) . Funny thing is that I use it more than she does . It is very interactive and has many different exercise programs . It is a lot of fun , and could be enjoyed by all ages . Get your kids , parents , even grand parents off the couch and have some fun that will also burn off some of those extra calories . The Wii Fit program keeps a profile of you and helps you with your short term or long term goals . Calorie counter , time used a other info are kept in a calender and goals can be changed at any time . The board is very accurate in its ability to sense your every movement . It will weigh you , ask your height , then calibrate your BMI . I think they are using a BMI index from Japan as they do not ask your bone structure , and recommend you loose a little too much weight . If I went with the Wii Fit's recommendations , I would be 6 ' and weigh 162 lbs . I weigh 196 and would be very skinny if I weighed 162 , ( the wind could blow me away ) , Ha ! The Wii Fit will also give you a Wii Fit age after caculating your balance ability . I am 49 but the Wii Fit gave me an age of 56 . Probably about right as I don't get much exercise and my balance isn't what it used to be , ( plus you shouldn't take this game too seriously as my wife is 47 and her Wii Fit age was 74 , which upset her a little ) . Be sure to use the leg extensions for the board when useing it on carpet . This is very important , as you will experience inaccuracy with the board . My wife and I love our Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board and hope this review will inspire you to get one too !
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I bought the Wii Fit Plus along with the Wii console and an extra remote for us for Christmas . We are middle-aged , not gamers , looking for a fun indoor workout to do on dreary , cold , crummy days . We both work at a university , where we are largely sedentary , and need something we can fit into our schedules . This is it for me . I adore the Fit Plus . The variety of workouts and the new levels you can unlock ensure that it will never be boring . I like Skateboard Arena , Super Hula-Hoop , Island Cycling , all of the balance games ( the Obstacle Course is crazy ! ) , and running with my Mii ( I put the remote in my pocket and run on my treadmill , and I can run farther than ever with the treadmill alone : I swear , it tricks your mind ) .
The yoga and strength exercises are great too : the balance board measures your center of balance and gives you a visual representation of what good balance should be , which ensures that you maintain good form ( or at least know what it is and when you are off ) . Keeping yourself still enough to stay in the visible range works your core muscles and helps your concentration . The program keeps track of your fitness points and calories burned , as well as your weight and BMI if you choose , and lets you set goals for yourself . It charts your progress and ( this seems silly , but it's very effective ) cheers you on when you rack up fitness points and drop pounds !
Let's see : plodding along on a treadmill , watching the seconds drip by vs . your avatar running with a cute cat through a European-looking village , the sea off in the distance , passing waterfalls and bridges , hearing your footsteps hit the earth , when outside the temperature is 15 degrees and the ground is frozen . Then maybe a tightrope walk to work on your balance , some yoga poses , and a bit of boxing . Hmmmm , let me see .
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I bought the Wii Fit Plus along with the Wii console and an extra remote for us for Christmas . We are middle-aged , not gamers , looking for a fun indoor workout to do on dreary , cold , crummy days . We both work at a university , where we are largely sedentary , and need something we can fit into our schedules . This is it for me . I adore the Fit Plus . The variety of workouts and the new levels you can unlock ensure that it will never be boring . I like Skateboard Arena , Super Hula-Hoop , Island Cycling , all of the balance games ( the Obstacle Course is crazy ! ) , and running with my Mii ( I put the remote in my pocket and run on my treadmill , and I can run farther than ever with the treadmill alone : I swear , it tricks your mind ) .
The yoga and strength exercises are great too : the balance board measures your center of balance and gives you a visual representation of what good balance should be , which ensures that you maintain good form ( or at least know what it is and when you are off ) . Keeping yourself still enough to stay in the visible range works your core muscles and helps your concentration . The program keeps track of your fitness points and calories burned , as well as your weight and BMI if you choose , and lets you set goals for yourself . It charts your progress and ( this seems silly , but it's very effective ) cheers you on when you rack up fitness points and drop pounds !
Let's see : plodding along on a treadmill , watching the seconds drip by vs . your avatar running with a cute cat through a European-looking village , the sea off in the distance , passing waterfalls and bridges , hearing your footsteps hit the earth , when outside the temperature is 15 degrees and the ground is frozen . Then maybe a tightrope walk to work on your balance , some yoga poses , and a bit of boxing . Hmmmm , let me see .
257 4 The entire family agrees this was the best xmas present this year . We had been avoiding gyms because of the expense , travel , hassle , etc . and this put a gym in our home . By no means is this a professional workout , but it is a good solid active one . And it is chock full of fun games to go with it , which really helps to keep it from becoming boring . My wife loves the yoga , my daughter is hooked on Island Cycling . I like that it has such variety to keep me interested in continuing , and love the little balance board's mii personality . The ability to build your own custom routine is nice , but it needs work ( you can only have one routine , you can't really edit it you have to rebuild it , and you can only choose from a subset of Yoga and Strength routines , no aerobics or games ) . Word of advice : If you use it on carpet , get a solid surface underneath it ( like a small piece of plywood for example ) , the weights and BMI are wildly inaccurate on carpet .
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I just got my Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board yesterday morning about 10 am . It set up quickly with very clear directions , even my 10 year old could have done it . I had so much fun that I was still playing at 5 pm when my husband got home from work .
I won't sit here and tell you all the games and options because you can read all of those things on this page and through other reviews . What I will tell you is that I have about $2000 worth of gym equipment downstairs and I could never get a good work out schedule going because I was always bored silly . With the Wii Fit Plus , my husband may never get me off of it .
Every muscle in my body hurts right now and I don't care , I just want to go play some more . It is so much fun that you forget you're working out until you quit and leave your body to figure out what the heck just happened . It is fun for me and fun for my daughter who has some weight issues as well . It's great not to have to fight to get her off the computer to get some exercise , because now she and I just go downstairs and play together on the Wii Fit Plus . I love the time with my daughter and I love the benefits that we will both be gaining from the time we spend together on the Wii FIt Plus .
Now if I could just get Hubby it play . . . . . : )
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I just got my Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board yesterday morning about 10 am . It set up quickly with very clear directions , even my 10 year old could have done it . I had so much fun that I was still playing at 5 pm when my husband got home from work .
I won't sit here and tell you all the games and options because you can read all of those things on this page and through other reviews . What I will tell you is that I have about $2000 worth of gym equipment downstairs and I could never get a good work out schedule going because I was always bored silly . With the Wii Fit Plus , my husband may never get me off of it .
Every muscle in my body hurts right now and I don't care , I just want to go play some more . It is so much fun that you forget you're working out until you quit and leave your body to figure out what the heck just happened . It is fun for me and fun for my daughter who has some weight issues as well . It's great not to have to fight to get her off the computer to get some exercise , because now she and I just go downstairs and play together on the Wii Fit Plus . I love the time with my daughter and I love the benefits that we will both be gaining from the time we spend together on the Wii FIt Plus .
Now if I could just get Hubby it play . . . . . : )
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I just got my Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board yesterday morning about 10 am . It set up quickly with very clear directions , even my 10 year old could have done it . I had so much fun that I was still playing at 5 pm when my husband got home from work .
I won't sit here and tell you all the games and options because you can read all of those things on this page and through other reviews . What I will tell you is that I have about $2000 worth of gym equipment downstairs and I could never get a good work out schedule going because I was always bored silly . With the Wii Fit Plus , my husband may never get me off of it .
Every muscle in my body hurts right now and I don't care , I just want to go play some more . It is so much fun that you forget you're working out until you quit and leave your body to figure out what the heck just happened . It is fun for me and fun for my daughter who has some weight issues as well . It's great not to have to fight to get her off the computer to get some exercise , because now she and I just go downstairs and play together on the Wii Fit Plus . I love the time with my daughter and I love the benefits that we will both be gaining from the time we spend together on the Wii FIt Plus .
Now if I could just get Hubby it play . . . . . : )
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WE-MY WIFE AND I ARE 67 YRS YOUNG AND HAVING A HOOT WITH IT . HELPS US TRY TO STAY FIT AND ALSO HAVE FUN AT THE SAME TIME . BUY IT , YOU WON'T BE SORRY . . .
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WE-MY WIFE AND I ARE 67 YRS YOUNG AND HAVING A HOOT WITH IT . HELPS US TRY TO STAY FIT AND ALSO HAVE FUN AT THE SAME TIME . BUY IT , YOU WON'T BE SORRY . . .
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I'm ashamed to say it , but this digital device made a big difference in my life . I look forward to the challenge each morning of looking at my weight and testing my body . I probably spend more time with the Wii than I do with any single human !
Having said that , I should add that you have to be willing to devote some time to trial and error , not just in the exercises , but more important in the body test routines . My age kept registering as 70 until I figured out how you actually take the tests .
In addition , you need to improvise . The running in place did not seem satisfactory to me . I decided to hold a five-pound barbell in each hand while doing the Free Run . It made all the difference . I do it for 30 minutes a day , and I feel the results .
The emphasis on balance has been valuable to me as well . My morning routine consists of time with Wii and then a good half hour with BrainFitness .
I haven't missed a day on the Wii for two months !
I used to go to the gym , but the transaction time was a killer .
Now I don't need to leave my living room .
Many purists will disparage this innovation . I can only say that the best exercise routine is one that you will do . So it has to be convenient .
The Wii fits the bill .
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The WII Fit games which come with the board are fabulous . They encourage you to continue because you forget what you are doing . Biking across the island is fun ! The only thing that would make it better would be more instruction when beginning . I found using the board and finding the trails confusing at first and there is definitely a learning curve . However , would make the purchase again .
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The WII Fit games which come with the board are fabulous . They encourage you to continue because you forget what you are doing . Biking across the island is fun ! The only thing that would make it better would be more instruction when beginning . I found using the board and finding the trails confusing at first and there is definitely a learning curve . However , would make the purchase again .
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I was in the market for the Wii balance board and I preordered the new board plus these new games . I am glad I bought the new board and games . I have worked out for more than an hr and have not realized how long because this is SO MUCH FUN ! My young children get a kick out of watching Mommy work out . They copy what I do so I know they are getting exercise too . Don't hesitate !
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I was in the market for the Wii balance board and I preordered the new board plus these new games . I am glad I bought the new board and games . I have worked out for more than an hr and have not realized how long because this is SO MUCH FUN ! My young children get a kick out of watching Mommy work out . They copy what I do so I know they are getting exercise too . Don't hesitate !
031 4 I was in the market for the Wii balance board and I preordered the new board plus these new games . I am glad I bought the new board and games . I have worked out for more than an hr and have not realized how long because this is SO MUCH FUN ! My young children get a kick out of watching Mommy work out . They copy what I do so I know they are getting exercise too . Don't hesitate !
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We had a lot of fun entering our data and playing some of the balance games and such , but if you actually work-out on a regular basis , this product WILL NOT give you any kind of good work out .
It is great for beginners , so I'm so glad they thought of this idea !
My girlfriend's husband lost 50 lbs already on their Wii Fit ! She is a yoga instructor and thinks the yoga part is an absolute joke , but they DO have her husband's testimony !
066 4 We had a lot of fun entering our data and playing some of the balance games and such , but if you actually work-out on a regular basis , this product WILL NOT give you any kind of good work out .
It is great for beginners , so I'm so glad they thought of this idea !
My girlfriend's husband lost 50 lbs already on their Wii Fit ! She is a yoga instructor and thinks the yoga part is an absolute joke , but they DO have her husband's testimony !
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I bought this about two monthes ago . Not only do I enjoy it , but so does my husband and two boys . My oldest son is a bit overweight . This has made increasing his activity so much fun that he does it every day . He has lost weight and gained balance . My husband uses the yoga to stretch his muscles after working out at the gym .
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I bought this about two monthes ago . Not only do I enjoy it , but so does my husband and two boys . My oldest son is a bit overweight . This has made increasing his activity so much fun that he does it every day . He has lost weight and gained balance . My husband uses the yoga to stretch his muscles after working out at the gym .
069 4 I bought this about two monthes ago . Not only do I enjoy it , but so does my husband and two boys . My oldest son is a bit overweight . This has made increasing his activity so much fun that he does it every day . He has lost weight and gained balance . My husband uses the yoga to stretch his muscles after working out at the gym .
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I am 56 years old and mostly do the step up , hulahoop and boxing 5 or 6 days a week and have so much more energy and strength . I walk just about every day with my dog too , I've been walking for years and never got the energy and strength that I'm getting from this . I trimed a couple of our trees with a hand saw and didn't have to stop alot to rest like I usually do . I have done the other exercises and games and really enjoyed most of them . I am looking forward to doing the yoga soon . I tryed the Wii fit plus out at a friends house before buying and had so much fun that I had to have one . My sister and her husband enjoy the Wii and Wii fit plus so much they bought one for each of their kids families and they also enjoy it . The only thing I don't like is going through so much other stuff before getting to what I want to do but understand why they do this . Hope this helps someone I'm not very good with words .
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I am 56 years old and mostly do the step up , hulahoop and boxing 5 or 6 days a week and have so much more energy and strength . I walk just about every day with my dog too , I've been walking for years and never got the energy and strength that I'm getting from this . I trimed a couple of our trees with a hand saw and didn't have to stop alot to rest like I usually do . I have done the other exercises and games and really enjoyed most of them . I am looking forward to doing the yoga soon . I tryed the Wii fit plus out at a friends house before buying and had so much fun that I had to have one . My sister and her husband enjoy the Wii and Wii fit plus so much they bought one for each of their kids families and they also enjoy it . The only thing I don't like is going through so much other stuff before getting to what I want to do but understand why they do this . Hope this helps someone I'm not very good with words .
084 4 I am 56 years old and mostly do the step up , hulahoop and boxing 5 or 6 days a week and have so much more energy and strength . I walk just about every day with my dog too , I've been walking for years and never got the energy and strength that I'm getting from this . I trimed a couple of our trees with a hand saw and didn't have to stop alot to rest like I usually do . I have done the other exercises and games and really enjoyed most of them . I am looking forward to doing the yoga soon . I tryed the Wii fit plus out at a friends house before buying and had so much fun that I had to have one . My sister and her husband enjoy the Wii and Wii fit plus so much they bought one for each of their kids families and they also enjoy it . The only thing I don't like is going through so much other stuff before getting to what I want to do but understand why they do this . Hope this helps someone I'm not very good with words .
092 4 Great for family fun . New games are great . Wish you could access all games without earning access to them but otherwise a quality gaming experience .
And it came Free Shipping in only two days ! !
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I don't like to exercise but I must say that the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board makes exercise fun . I use it in conjunction with the sports games . My goal is to exercise for 20 minutes but once I get started I usually spend at least 40 minutes . If you're a couch potato like I am , this might just get you off the couch !
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I don't like to exercise but I must say that the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board makes exercise fun . I use it in conjunction with the sports games . My goal is to exercise for 20 minutes but once I get started I usually spend at least 40 minutes . If you're a couch potato like I am , this might just get you off the couch !
103 4 I don't like to exercise but I must say that the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board makes exercise fun . I use it in conjunction with the sports games . My goal is to exercise for 20 minutes but once I get started I usually spend at least 40 minutes . If you're a couch potato like I am , this might just get you off the couch !
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I'm ashamed to say it , but this digital device made a big difference in my life . I look forward to the challenge each morning of looking at my weight and testing my body . I probably spend more time with the Wii than I do with any single human !
Having said that , I should add that you have to be willing to devote some time to trial and error , not just in the exercises , but more important in the body test routines . My age kept registering as 70 until I figured out how you actually take the tests .
In addition , you need to improvise . The running in place did not seem satisfactory to me . I decided to hold a five-pound barbell in each hand while doing the Free Run . It made all the difference . I do it for 30 minutes a day , and I feel the results .
The emphasis on balance has been valuable to me as well . My morning routine consists of time with Wii and then a good half hour with BrainFitness .
I haven't missed a day on the Wii for two months !
I used to go to the gym , but the transaction time was a killer .
Now I don't need to leave my living room .
Many purists will disparage this innovation . I can only say that the best exercise routine is one that you will do . So it has to be convenient .
The Wii fits the bill .
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I'm ashamed to say it , but this digital device made a big difference in my life . I look forward to the challenge each morning of looking at my weight and testing my body . I probably spend more time with the Wii than I do with any single human !
Having said that , I should add that you have to be willing to devote some time to trial and error , not just in the exercises , but more important in the body test routines . My age kept registering as 70 until I figured out how you actually take the tests .
In addition , you need to improvise . The running in place did not seem satisfactory to me . I decided to hold a five-pound barbell in each hand while doing the Free Run . It made all the difference . I do it for 30 minutes a day , and I feel the results .
The emphasis on balance has been valuable to me as well . My morning routine consists of time with Wii and then a good half hour with BrainFitness .
I haven't missed a day on the Wii for two months !
I used to go to the gym , but the transaction time was a killer .
Now I don't need to leave my living room .
Many purists will disparage this innovation . I can only say that the best exercise routine is one that you will do . So it has to be convenient .
The Wii fits the bill .
114 4 I'm ashamed to say it , but this digital device made a big difference in my life . I look forward to the challenge each morning of looking at my weight and testing my body . I probably spend more time with the Wii than I do with any single human !
Having said that , I should add that you have to be willing to devote some time to trial and error , not just in the exercises , but more important in the body test routines . My age kept registering as 70 until I figured out how you actually take the tests .
In addition , you need to improvise . The running in place did not seem satisfactory to me . I decided to hold a five-pound barbell in each hand while doing the Free Run . It made all the difference . I do it for 30 minutes a day , and I feel the results .
The emphasis on balance has been valuable to me as well . My morning routine consists of time with Wii and then a good half hour with BrainFitness .
I haven't missed a day on the Wii for two months !
I used to go to the gym , but the transaction time was a killer .
Now I don't need to leave my living room .
Many purists will disparage this innovation . I can only say that the best exercise routine is one that you will do . So it has to be convenient .
The Wii fits the bill .
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This game really does make it fun to exercise . I have always hated exercising and finally found the key to staying with a program . The only difficulty is kicking the rest of my family off of it long enough to use it and they don't even live with me ! !
I love the way it tracks your BMI , weight , activity and levels of competency . The yoga is fun and the games too . There are so many different things you can do that is doesn't get boring and you can vary your activities to fit your mood .
I have joint replacements and am limited in the activities I can do ; I can't do the running games or some of the yoga and strength training activities that involve up and down on the floor activities but there are plenty of activities that I can do that is doesn't matter . My 86 year old mom even plays this thing when she's here ! !
If you are considering this game , don't hesitate to buy it . You will love it .
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This game really does make it fun to exercise . I have always hated exercising and finally found the key to staying with a program . The only difficulty is kicking the rest of my family off of it long enough to use it and they don't even live with me ! !
I love the way it tracks your BMI , weight , activity and levels of competency . The yoga is fun and the games too . There are so many different things you can do that is doesn't get boring and you can vary your activities to fit your mood .
I have joint replacements and am limited in the activities I can do ; I can't do the running games or some of the yoga and strength training activities that involve up and down on the floor activities but there are plenty of activities that I can do that is doesn't matter . My 86 year old mom even plays this thing when she's here ! !
If you are considering this game , don't hesitate to buy it . You will love it .
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I wasn't sure if the kids ( aged 9 , 11 , 13 , 15 ) would love this as I thought of it more as a fitness game than a fun video game . Wii has managed to do a great job with both . The game that comes with it has many many activities to keep you entertained . I found myself staying up past midnight , wearing myself out hula hooping , jumping rope or maneuvering through obstacle courses . It is soo fun and addictive for the more competitive video game players that you will have to pace yourself as you will get tired . My husband really likes the yoga stretches for his sore back . I like that I get off the couch while I'm playing . My kids enjoy laughing at me flapping my arms to make my chicken fly and we all fight over it . We are seriously thinging of getting a second Wii so one can be dedicated just for the board . I can no longer imagine playing a non board game . It would be so boring .
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I wasn't sure if the kids ( aged 9 , 11 , 13 , 15 ) would love this as I thought of it more as a fitness game than a fun video game . Wii has managed to do a great job with both . The game that comes with it has many many activities to keep you entertained . I found myself staying up past midnight , wearing myself out hula hooping , jumping rope or maneuvering through obstacle courses . It is soo fun and addictive for the more competitive video game players that you will have to pace yourself as you will get tired . My husband really likes the yoga stretches for his sore back . I like that I get off the couch while I'm playing . My kids enjoy laughing at me flapping my arms to make my chicken fly and we all fight over it . We are seriously thinging of getting a second Wii so one can be dedicated just for the board . I can no longer imagine playing a non board game . It would be so boring .
160 4 I wasn't sure if the kids ( aged 9 , 11 , 13 , 15 ) would love this as I thought of it more as a fitness game than a fun video game . Wii has managed to do a great job with both . The game that comes with it has many many activities to keep you entertained . I found myself staying up past midnight , wearing myself out hula hooping , jumping rope or maneuvering through obstacle courses . It is soo fun and addictive for the more competitive video game players that you will have to pace yourself as you will get tired . My husband really likes the yoga stretches for his sore back . I like that I get off the couch while I'm playing . My kids enjoy laughing at me flapping my arms to make my chicken fly and we all fight over it . We are seriously thinging of getting a second Wii so one can be dedicated just for the board . I can no longer imagine playing a non board game . It would be so boring .
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The WII Fit is great as far as fun and the results are amazing . It really helps you to do the exercises correctly . My favorite is the Yoga .
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The WII Fit is great as far as fun and the results are amazing . It really helps you to do the exercises correctly . My favorite is the Yoga .
177 4 The WII Fit is great as far as fun and the results are amazing . It really helps you to do the exercises correctly . My favorite is the Yoga .
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My husband and I have enjoyed the Wii Fit Plus so much ! ! ! There is such a variety of activities - things we both like to do . There is no doubt that we will reach our fitness goals because we don't get bored . The encouragement is subtle , but pointed . It's also fun to demonstrate for other people - and the grandkids love to see Grammy hula hoop ! ! !
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My husband and I have enjoyed the Wii Fit Plus so much ! ! ! There is such a variety of activities - things we both like to do . There is no doubt that we will reach our fitness goals because we don't get bored . The encouragement is subtle , but pointed . It's also fun to demonstrate for other people - and the grandkids love to see Grammy hula hoop ! ! !
190 4 My husband and I have enjoyed the Wii Fit Plus so much ! ! ! There is such a variety of activities - things we both like to do . There is no doubt that we will reach our fitness goals because we don't get bored . The encouragement is subtle , but pointed . It's also fun to demonstrate for other people - and the grandkids love to see Grammy hula hoop ! ! !
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I purchased this device in January from other friends ' recommendation . I am glad I did it . It is a great tool . Most of the games are fun . Especially I like bicycle , kongfu , steps . On the fitness side , the yoga and strength training are excellent . I am able to follow the trainer to get myself started on yoga at my own pace . I found this yoga training is more helpful to me than the DVD yoga training I own . Now shortly after three weeks , my body is more flexible . My eight year old daughter loves this as well , what she likes are slightly different from mine . We both have great fun with this game . Great purchase !
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I purchased this device in January from other friends ' recommendation . I am glad I did it . It is a great tool . Most of the games are fun . Especially I like bicycle , kongfu , steps . On the fitness side , the yoga and strength training are excellent . I am able to follow the trainer to get myself started on yoga at my own pace . I found this yoga training is more helpful to me than the DVD yoga training I own . Now shortly after three weeks , my body is more flexible . My eight year old daughter loves this as well , what she likes are slightly different from mine . We both have great fun with this game . Great purchase !
205 4 I purchased this device in January from other friends ' recommendation . I am glad I did it . It is a great tool . Most of the games are fun . Especially I like bicycle , kongfu , steps . On the fitness side , the yoga and strength training are excellent . I am able to follow the trainer to get myself started on yoga at my own pace . I found this yoga training is more helpful to me than the DVD yoga training I own . Now shortly after three weeks , my body is more flexible . My eight year old daughter loves this as well , what she likes are slightly different from mine . We both have great fun with this game . Great purchase !
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This puts an unbelievable amount of fun into exercising . It gives all sorts of feedback with humor and also maintains a challenge to make me want to return and try harder . My Dr . is thrilled that I purchased and am using this . Whoever developed this item deserves all the $ $ $ he is receiving .
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This puts an unbelievable amount of fun into exercising . It gives all sorts of feedback with humor and also maintains a challenge to make me want to return and try harder . My Dr . is thrilled that I purchased and am using this . Whoever developed this item deserves all the $ $ $ he is receiving .
210 4 This puts an unbelievable amount of fun into exercising . It gives all sorts of feedback with humor and also maintains a challenge to make me want to return and try harder . My Dr . is thrilled that I purchased and am using this . Whoever developed this item deserves all the $ $ $ he is receiving .
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I purchased this for a relative but had a chance to give it a go . Loved that you were having so much fun that you completely forget that you're working out . Your short of breath and beads of sweat are very welcome while playing one of the many games . My sister has never been the working out type but I truly believe that she will have no problem working out , aka playing , on this system .
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I purchased this for a relative but had a chance to give it a go . Loved that you were having so much fun that you completely forget that you're working out . Your short of breath and beads of sweat are very welcome while playing one of the many games . My sister has never been the working out type but I truly believe that she will have no problem working out , aka playing , on this system .
216 4 I purchased this for a relative but had a chance to give it a go . Loved that you were having so much fun that you completely forget that you're working out . Your short of breath and beads of sweat are very welcome while playing one of the many games . My sister has never been the working out type but I truly believe that she will have no problem working out , aka playing , on this system .
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I have 3 kids that are 9 , 7 , and 3 years old . My wife and I are in pretty good shape overall and found this game fun and a little challenging . You dont realize you are exercising until you get done . I would recommend this game . You can make it hard or really easy for the kids and we all have good laughs when we all play . You can definately break a sweat doing some of these games . The only thing I wish you could do , would be able to get another balance board and have 2 people exercise at the same time . . . instead of waiting your turn and have to go back and change your Mii .
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I have 3 kids that are 9 , 7 , and 3 years old . My wife and I are in pretty good shape overall and found this game fun and a little challenging . You dont realize you are exercising until you get done . I would recommend this game . You can make it hard or really easy for the kids and we all have good laughs when we all play . You can definately break a sweat doing some of these games . The only thing I wish you could do , would be able to get another balance board and have 2 people exercise at the same time . . . instead of waiting your turn and have to go back and change your Mii .
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My 3 children like this game . It has many nice aspects.I have one problem with it . It labels overweight gamers as obese . This was a psychological blunder by Nintendo . As an educator , this is a major issue for me.Sensitive overweight children will be upset . Even though it didn't effect my own kids I can see it as an issue for other children .
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My 3 children like this game . It has many nice aspects.I have one problem with it . It labels overweight gamers as obese . This was a psychological blunder by Nintendo . As an educator , this is a major issue for me.Sensitive overweight children will be upset . Even though it didn't effect my own kids I can see it as an issue for other children .
228 4 My 3 children like this game . It has many nice aspects.I have one problem with it . It labels overweight gamers as obese . This was a psychological blunder by Nintendo . As an educator , this is a major issue for me.Sensitive overweight children will be upset . Even though it didn't effect my own kids I can see it as an issue for other children .
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This is a great product for senior citizens . My husband has back and knee issues and can still get a good workout playing these games and doing the exercises . I have a foot injury and can still play these . I think you could even be in a wheel chair and play some of these games . They start off slow and you can escalate them as you desire . A great product for developing balance which all seniors need to avoid injuries .
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This is a great product for senior citizens . My husband has back and knee issues and can still get a good workout playing these games and doing the exercises . I have a foot injury and can still play these . I think you could even be in a wheel chair and play some of these games . They start off slow and you can escalate them as you desire . A great product for developing balance which all seniors need to avoid injuries .
231 4 This is a great product for senior citizens . My husband has back and knee issues and can still get a good workout playing these games and doing the exercises . I have a foot injury and can still play these . I think you could even be in a wheel chair and play some of these games . They start off slow and you can escalate them as you desire . A great product for developing balance which all seniors need to avoid injuries .
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My husband , son , and I all love the WII Fit Plus . There are great activities to make a workout fun . For my son it's a great way to have him work off some excess energy and be active on rainy days .
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My husband , son , and I all love the WII Fit Plus . There are great activities to make a workout fun . For my son it's a great way to have him work off some excess energy and be active on rainy days .
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The entire family agrees this was the best xmas present this year . We had been avoiding gyms because of the expense , travel , hassle , etc . and this put a gym in our home . By no means is this a professional workout , but it is a good solid active one . And it is chock full of fun games to go with it , which really helps to keep it from becoming boring . My wife loves the yoga , my daughter is hooked on Island Cycling . I like that it has such variety to keep me interested in continuing , and love the little balance board's mii personality . The ability to build your own custom routine is nice , but it needs work ( you can only have one routine , you can't really edit it you have to rebuild it , and you can only choose from a subset of Yoga and Strength routines , no aerobics or games ) . Word of advice : If you use it on carpet , get a solid surface underneath it ( like a small piece of plywood for example ) , the weights and BMI are wildly inaccurate on carpet .
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I got the Wii fit Plus as a Christmas gift . My expectations for this were low , I did not really expect a game to provide a good workout . However , after using this for a week , I quickly realized that this is more than a game . I get a daily workout that is fun . I find myself getting to the end of my workout and wanting to do more . The Yoga is fantastic , the Wii makes sure you are doing each pose correctly . I love that . Also I like that you can choose to do a combination of strength training , toning , & balancing . At first I was a little leery about the games , but after doing the obstacle course , the Super Hula Hoop , and the Rythme KungFu , I was sweating and panting , and I realized I had just had a really fun workout . This is definitely worth the buy .
259 4 I got the Wii fit Plus as a Christmas gift . My expectations for this were low , I did not really expect a game to provide a good workout . However , after using this for a week , I quickly realized that this is more than a game . I get a daily workout that is fun . I find myself getting to the end of my workout and wanting to do more . The Yoga is fantastic , the Wii makes sure you are doing each pose correctly . I love that . Also I like that you can choose to do a combination of strength training , toning , & balancing . At first I was a little leery about the games , but after doing the obstacle course , the Super Hula Hoop , and the Rythme KungFu , I was sweating and panting , and I realized I had just had a really fun workout . This is definitely worth the buy .
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I'm so glad I went out and bought this . I am so horrible about leaving the house to work out and now that I'm extremely out of shape I am embarassed to go anywhere else to sweat . Now I can sweat in my own living room without getting bored !
My only complaint is that it takes too long to re-start an exercise when you just want to repeat it .
I'll be using this as much as I can . . . as long as I can kick the kids off of it !
263 4 I'm so glad I went out and bought this . I am so horrible about leaving the house to work out and now that I'm extremely out of shape I am embarassed to go anywhere else to sweat . Now I can sweat in my own living room without getting bored !
My only complaint is that it takes too long to re-start an exercise when you just want to repeat it .
I'll be using this as much as I can . . . as long as I can kick the kids off of it !
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We're not big gamers , so the simplicity and intuitiveness of the Wii Fit is right up our alley . The games are a blast and the yoga and strength building sections offer a fun and interactive way to exercise for those of us that aren't inclined to do so without a fun component . I have a new found respect for folks that do yoga ! We also like the tracking ability to help chart the progress of your health regiment . My only criticism is that I wish that there was a way to rotate users for head to head competetion without having to constantly switch users back and forth , which can get a little tiresome after a while . Overall , this is a must have for all Wii lovers .
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We're not big gamers , so the simplicity and intuitiveness of the Wii Fit is right up our alley . The games are a blast and the yoga and strength building sections offer a fun and interactive way to exercise for those of us that aren't inclined to do so without a fun component . I have a new found respect for folks that do yoga ! We also like the tracking ability to help chart the progress of your health regiment . My only criticism is that I wish that there was a way to rotate users for head to head competetion without having to constantly switch users back and forth , which can get a little tiresome after a while . Overall , this is a must have for all Wii lovers .
269 4 We're not big gamers , so the simplicity and intuitiveness of the Wii Fit is right up our alley . The games are a blast and the yoga and strength building sections offer a fun and interactive way to exercise for those of us that aren't inclined to do so without a fun component . I have a new found respect for folks that do yoga ! We also like the tracking ability to help chart the progress of your health regiment . My only criticism is that I wish that there was a way to rotate users for head to head competetion without having to constantly switch users back and forth , which can get a little tiresome after a while . Overall , this is a must have for all Wii lovers .
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My husband and 3 boys have had so much fun with this game ! There are so many activities to choose from . You don't feel like you are working out while you are doing it , but I have gotten the workout soreness the next day on many occassions ! I definately recommend Wii Fit Plus . It is fun for the whole family and gets everyone moving !
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My husband and 3 boys have had so much fun with this game ! There are so many activities to choose from . You don't feel like you are working out while you are doing it , but I have gotten the workout soreness the next day on many occassions ! I definately recommend Wii Fit Plus . It is fun for the whole family and gets everyone moving !
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After having the original Wii fit for about a year , and enjoying it , I was very pleased to see the plus come out . My favorite addition to this system is the routine option available . You can still pick your individual exercises , but now you can customize a routine including both yoga and strength training . So you can move seamlessly from one to the other without breaking from your workout . I find this very helpful , as it was my one complaint with the original system . I also really like some of the new games , such as skateboarding , and perfect ten . Overall , my favorite way to workout !
313 4 After having the original Wii fit for about a year , and enjoying it , I was very pleased to see the plus come out . My favorite addition to this system is the routine option available . You can still pick your individual exercises , but now you can customize a routine including both yoga and strength training . So you can move seamlessly from one to the other without breaking from your workout . I find this very helpful , as it was my one complaint with the original system . I also really like some of the new games , such as skateboarding , and perfect ten . Overall , my favorite way to workout !
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It is a good complement for the console , fun to play with lots of games .
My wife and daughters love it , for me is so so , I prefer tennis .
Used with We Ski is great !
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It is a good complement for the console , fun to play with lots of games .
My wife and daughters love it , for me is so so , I prefer tennis .
Used with We Ski is great !
322 4 It is a good complement for the console , fun to play with lots of games .
My wife and daughters love it , for me is so so , I prefer tennis .
Used with We Ski is great !
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My wife wanted this for her birthday . I had no idea what I was ordering . Turns out I did well because it also came with a bunch of extra games not in the regular Wii Fit package , and it actually cost less than the regular Wii Fit package .
359 4 My wife wanted this for her birthday . I had no idea what I was ordering . Turns out I did well because it also came with a bunch of extra games not in the regular Wii Fit package , and it actually cost less than the regular Wii Fit package .
371 4 This game with board is more fun than it is work . Sure , you can use the personal trainer to get fit , but what we do mostly is have fun with all of the games . And , each time you play , you rack up points to use to get new games , etc .
Expecting parents , the game has a great feature called Baby Stats where you can track your child's growth for their entire life !
Overall , you won't be disappointed with this game !
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I recently purchased the Wii Fit Plus because my friend was raving about how great it was . It arrived sooner than expected and I was excited . I started using it right away and have been having fun ever since then . My 10 yr old daughter and husband ( who was skeptical at first ) love using it also . I have more fun working out now and I love the games ! ! I would recommend this to anyone who does not want to go to the gym .
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I recently purchased the Wii Fit Plus because my friend was raving about how great it was . It arrived sooner than expected and I was excited . I started using it right away and have been having fun ever since then . My 10 yr old daughter and husband ( who was skeptical at first ) love using it also . I have more fun working out now and I love the games ! ! I would recommend this to anyone who does not want to go to the gym .
374 4 I recently purchased the Wii Fit Plus because my friend was raving about how great it was . It arrived sooner than expected and I was excited . I started using it right away and have been having fun ever since then . My 10 yr old daughter and husband ( who was skeptical at first ) love using it also . I have more fun working out now and I love the games ! ! I would recommend this to anyone who does not want to go to the gym .
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My family and I love the Wii Fit Board . We compete in the different games that came with the product and it does help you work on balance and posture . I love the Yoga portion of the program . It's great and I recommend anyone that has a Wii get this to go along with it .
382 4 My family and I love the Wii Fit Board . We compete in the different games that came with the product and it does help you work on balance and posture . I love the Yoga portion of the program . It's great and I recommend anyone that has a Wii get this to go along with it .
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I'm torn at how to review Wii Fit Plus . If I rate it solely on the fitness aspect , it's 2 stars - almost a 1 . If I rate it on concept and enjoyability - it's a 4 , almost a 5 .
I don't consider myself Obese , but the Wii Fit does . At 6 ' 226 pounds , I'm not exactly petite , but I'm also not huge . My problem is motivation to exercise . As much as I would love to be trim , I love everything besides exercising so much more . I have had personal trainers , home gyms , treadmills , bikes , etc . I just don't like to exercise - plain and simple .
My family LOVES the Wii though , so after reading countless reviews on the Wii Fit , I decided why not give it a try ? . I have been using it for a month so I feel it's time to review .
For the fitness - I barely break a sweat , my muscles are never sore the next day , and I feel like I'm just not getting a good workout . I think the exercises are super fun though , and most of them make better games than a workout .
There are a few exceptions . I was very surprised with the Yoga portion . That is the one part that I can make it hurt if I do it long enough and stretch myself far enough . There is also running in place which breaks a sweat , but i would much prefer to go to the park with my kids and run .
As far as the game itself goes , it's great . We really have fun with most of the games . They seem very well thought out , and the use of the balance board is superb and exceeded my expectations on how it would be used . I wish other title used the balance board as well as Wii Fit does . The games are challenging enough for everyone to have to play a couple of times to figure out , but not so challenging that you get frustrated . I vowed to never do step aerobics or skateboarding again after my first time playing them , but after having done them each a couple of times and figured out my timing and my balance , they are among my favorite games .
The Wii Fit consits of several sections which have been covered in extreme detail by other reviewers . It is laid out very well , and the emenu navigation is super simple and quick . I do not feel like I'm ever waiting for the games to load , and switching users is really quick . It seems like everything was very well thought through , and I am regularly surprised with new features I find as I get further into it . I appreciate the thoughtfulness in giving us health tips , and I really think they did a great job incorporating our Miis into the program .
All in all , I think it is a very fun game , and I am glad we have it in our collection . As far as my workouts go , well . . . . . . I have had to supplement the Wii Fit with other exeercise routines , or I will never achieve my desired results . I can accomplish in ten minutes on my own what takes an hour with the games . I'm looking forward to future titles that incorporate the balance board as well as this game . So far , all other titles I have tried feel like the balance board was an afterthought , whereas the fit feel like it was designed around the board .
If you're looking to lose weight , this is not it . If you're looking for a fun title , this is definitely it . If you're looking to improve your balance , coordination , and stretch your muscles , this is also a very good choice .
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I couldn't be happier with this purchase . I've always been fairly inactive and now that I'm in my mid - 40s , it's been starting to cause an overall lack of stamina and back pain and exhaustion from walking short distances ( and I'm not even overweight ) . But after just 2 weeks of Wii Fit Plus ( usually 30 - 45 minutes per day ) , I'm really noticing a difference . I'm thrilled !
You can work up a sweat without even noticing because you're having so much fun . The Island Cycling is my favorite ( love the Island View Course ) . It definitely gets your blood pumping . Some of my other favorites include Rhythm Kung Fu , Advanced Step , Hula Hoop , Obstacle Course , Rhythm Parade , Bull's Eye , Jogging and Boxing . There are so many choices that it's hard to imagine anyone not finding something that's fun for them or that suits their needs and goals ( unless they're already in great shape ) .
Some of the activities can be a bit challenging to get the hang of ( and it seems that different people have trouble with different things ) . I'm disastrous at skateboarding , but I'm a calorie torcher at obstacle course . My boyfriend's 12 - year-old son got quickly frustrated with the obstacle course , but I bet he'd be a natural at skateboarding . You just have to find what works for you . Fortunately there are plenty of choices !
Another fun feature is that you feel like you're working out with your friends and family . As your family members add themselves to the program ( and you can also add your pets ) , they are featured throughout the game . Your regular Wii friends are featured too , but not as prominently . They cheer you on at the finish line , demonstrate the moves , toss you your hula hoops , march in your band , etc . , and your pet can run along side you as you cycle . It can be an added little boost to your workout . Wii Fit Plus also keeps track of your best times / scores , so it's fun to be able to challenge your previous records . It always feel great when you beat your previous best .
The yoga is good if you like a more calm , relaxed type of workout . Personally I have a hard time staying away from the more active games , but I'm glad it's there when I want to work on strength .
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I couldn't be happier with this purchase . I've always been fairly inactive and now that I'm in my mid - 40s , it's been starting to cause an overall lack of stamina and back pain and exhaustion from walking short distances ( and I'm not even overweight ) . But after just 2 weeks of Wii Fit Plus ( usually 30 - 45 minutes per day ) , I'm really noticing a difference . I'm thrilled !
You can work up a sweat without even noticing because you're having so much fun . The Island Cycling is my favorite ( love the Island View Course ) . It definitely gets your blood pumping . Some of my other favorites include Rhythm Kung Fu , Advanced Step , Hula Hoop , Obstacle Course , Rhythm Parade , Bull's Eye , Jogging and Boxing . There are so many choices that it's hard to imagine anyone not finding something that's fun for them or that suits their needs and goals ( unless they're already in great shape ) .
Some of the activities can be a bit challenging to get the hang of ( and it seems that different people have trouble with different things ) . I'm disastrous at skateboarding , but I'm a calorie torcher at obstacle course . My boyfriend's 12 - year-old son got quickly frustrated with the obstacle course , but I bet he'd be a natural at skateboarding . You just have to find what works for you . Fortunately there are plenty of choices !
Another fun feature is that you feel like you're working out with your friends and family . As your family members add themselves to the program ( and you can also add your pets ) , they are featured throughout the game . Your regular Wii friends are featured too , but not as prominently . They cheer you on at the finish line , demonstrate the moves , toss you your hula hoops , march in your band , etc . , and your pet can run along side you as you cycle . It can be an added little boost to your workout . Wii Fit Plus also keeps track of your best times / scores , so it's fun to be able to challenge your previous records . It always feel great when you beat your previous best .
The yoga is good if you like a more calm , relaxed type of workout . Personally I have a hard time staying away from the more active games , but I'm glad it's there when I want to work on strength .
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If Wii Fit has a flaw , it may be that it begins with an induction ritual during which it announces that you are underweight , overweight , weak , or older than your years . In our reasonably healthy family , only the 18 year old gymnast completely satisfied the Wii's requirements . However , you can do this bit in private and password protect your data if you choose to .
Wii Fit has activities for balance , yoga , strength training , and aerobics . The activities are of three types .
First , and probably most fun for the family , are the games in which your Mii , the Wii avatar , is playing a sport or game . You can fly , play obstacle course games reminiscent of Japanese game shows , juggle , or try out sports from boxing to snowboarding . You can work on your golf swing ( the feedback from the balance board is really useful ) or do a step class , or swing your hips to do math equations . The running option is interesting . We added our dog to the game , so his Mii joined us on our runs . You put the controller in your pocket while you run on the ground , not the balance board , and you can change channels and watch TV while you run . If you'd rather watch your Mii run , you get a quiz at the end on what you've seen during the run , a feature which can help keep you focused .
There are also more abstract games in which you use your movements on the balance board to move objects in mazes and so forth . These are intended to assist with balance and posture .
Finally , there are the yoga and strength exercises . You choose a male or female trainer and do standard exercises to the Wii's count . You're led through slow push ups and planks , tree pose , lunges , and plenty more . The balance board gives some feedback , and the virtual trainer is encouraging . Some of the strength training moves seemed pointless without weights , and Wii weights seem only to come in 2lb sizes , but the rest of the movements work well . There may be too much of a break between the movements , but that may also get smoother as we improve our Wii Fit skills .
We like the way the game keeps track of your time spent , and the variety of games . We've read reviews that say better than nothing and we're not giving up our gym memberships , but we think this'll be a great way for our college athletes to keep in shape during vacations , and the desk workers in the group expect to be able to get a good workout on days when we only have 30 minutes .
This one is a lot of fun .
122 4 The Wii fit has lots of fun balance games and a number of yoga / strength training exercises . The games are fun and anyone can do them . The Yoga & strength training exercises are fine , but they are very slow-paced - you need to click through screens and wait for the next exercise every time , even if you organize them into a set routine . So for a 30 minute routine , there's probably about 18 minutes of exercise and 12 minutes of clicking through menus and listening to the same repetitive advice from your trainer .
As for it's exercise value , Wii fit is certainly better than sitting on the couch doing nothing , but the excercises are pretty lame - I've tried pretty much everything and have yet to feel like I'm getting any kind of workout . I'm 40 and reasonably active .
So if you treat the Fit for what it is - a fun video game - it's OK . But as a fitness routine it's a real loser . I think you need to be a real couch potato or over 60 to get any fitness value out of this game .
181 4 I got the Wii and the Wii Fit Plus with Board about two weeks ago . At first , I wasn't too impressed . After all , I've been working out at the gym for the past eight months . It didn't seem like much of a challenge .
But as I continued to explore the machine and its games , I got more and more interested in the product . First , I found the Yoga and Strength routines to be challenging . The Wii instructor also helps me to make sure my form is correct . So , OK , now I will add the Wii's Yoga and Strength routines on my off days from the Gym .
Next , I discovered the bicycle exercise . This is when I really fell in love with the Wii . This feels like what I think a hologram might feel like . I get on my bike - the Wii Board - and pedal by walking or running in place on the board . When I go up hill , I tend to run harder and when I go down hill , I get to coast complete with sound effects of a bicycle coasting !
The scenery is amazing . I've unlocked several tunnels and bridges . The sound effects of boat horns , waterfalls , windmills , kids laughing , all make the experience so much fun that I find myself spending 30 - 45 minutes without thinking . All of a sudden , I've walked off 150 calories and didn't even know it !
If you're looking for a fun way to start losing weight , I highly recommend this game . I just ordered the new game : Walk it out . I'll let you know how it goes !
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I'm torn at how to review Wii Fit Plus . If I rate it solely on the fitness aspect , it's 2 stars - almost a 1 . If I rate it on concept and enjoyability - it's a 4 , almost a 5 .
I don't consider myself Obese , but the Wii Fit does . At 6 ' 226 pounds , I'm not exactly petite , but I'm also not huge . My problem is motivation to exercise . As much as I would love to be trim , I love everything besides exercising so much more . I have had personal trainers , home gyms , treadmills , bikes , etc . I just don't like to exercise - plain and simple .
My family LOVES the Wii though , so after reading countless reviews on the Wii Fit , I decided why not give it a try ? . I have been using it for a month so I feel it's time to review .
For the fitness - I barely break a sweat , my muscles are never sore the next day , and I feel like I'm just not getting a good workout . I think the exercises are super fun though , and most of them make better games than a workout .
There are a few exceptions . I was very surprised with the Yoga portion . That is the one part that I can make it hurt if I do it long enough and stretch myself far enough . There is also running in place which breaks a sweat , but i would much prefer to go to the park with my kids and run .
As far as the game itself goes , it's great . We really have fun with most of the games . They seem very well thought out , and the use of the balance board is superb and exceeded my expectations on how it would be used . I wish other title used the balance board as well as Wii Fit does . The games are challenging enough for everyone to have to play a couple of times to figure out , but not so challenging that you get frustrated . I vowed to never do step aerobics or skateboarding again after my first time playing them , but after having done them each a couple of times and figured out my timing and my balance , they are among my favorite games .
The Wii Fit consits of several sections which have been covered in extreme detail by other reviewers . It is laid out very well , and the emenu navigation is super simple and quick . I do not feel like I'm ever waiting for the games to load , and switching users is really quick . It seems like everything was very well thought through , and I am regularly surprised with new features I find as I get further into it . I appreciate the thoughtfulness in giving us health tips , and I really think they did a great job incorporating our Miis into the program .
All in all , I think it is a very fun game , and I am glad we have it in our collection . As far as my workouts go , well . . . . . . I have had to supplement the Wii Fit with other exeercise routines , or I will never achieve my desired results . I can accomplish in ten minutes on my own what takes an hour with the games . I'm looking forward to future titles that incorporate the balance board as well as this game . So far , all other titles I have tried feel like the balance board was an afterthought , whereas the fit feel like it was designed around the board .
If you're looking to lose weight , this is not it . If you're looking for a fun title , this is definitely it . If you're looking to improve your balance , coordination , and stretch your muscles , this is also a very good choice .
239 4 I'm torn at how to review Wii Fit Plus . If I rate it solely on the fitness aspect , it's 2 stars - almost a 1 . If I rate it on concept and enjoyability - it's a 4 , almost a 5 .
I don't consider myself Obese , but the Wii Fit does . At 6 ' 226 pounds , I'm not exactly petite , but I'm also not huge . My problem is motivation to exercise . As much as I would love to be trim , I love everything besides exercising so much more . I have had personal trainers , home gyms , treadmills , bikes , etc . I just don't like to exercise - plain and simple .
My family LOVES the Wii though , so after reading countless reviews on the Wii Fit , I decided why not give it a try ? . I have been using it for a month so I feel it's time to review .
For the fitness - I barely break a sweat , my muscles are never sore the next day , and I feel like I'm just not getting a good workout . I think the exercises are super fun though , and most of them make better games than a workout .
There are a few exceptions . I was very surprised with the Yoga portion . That is the one part that I can make it hurt if I do it long enough and stretch myself far enough . There is also running in place which breaks a sweat , but i would much prefer to go to the park with my kids and run .
As far as the game itself goes , it's great . We really have fun with most of the games . They seem very well thought out , and the use of the balance board is superb and exceeded my expectations on how it would be used . I wish other title used the balance board as well as Wii Fit does . The games are challenging enough for everyone to have to play a couple of times to figure out , but not so challenging that you get frustrated . I vowed to never do step aerobics or skateboarding again after my first time playing them , but after having done them each a couple of times and figured out my timing and my balance , they are among my favorite games .
The Wii Fit consits of several sections which have been covered in extreme detail by other reviewers . It is laid out very well , and the emenu navigation is super simple and quick . I do not feel like I'm ever waiting for the games to load , and switching users is really quick . It seems like everything was very well thought through , and I am regularly surprised with new features I find as I get further into it . I appreciate the thoughtfulness in giving us health tips , and I really think they did a great job incorporating our Miis into the program .
All in all , I think it is a very fun game , and I am glad we have it in our collection . As far as my workouts go , well . . . . . . I have had to supplement the Wii Fit with other exeercise routines , or I will never achieve my desired results . I can accomplish in ten minutes on my own what takes an hour with the games . I'm looking forward to future titles that incorporate the balance board as well as this game . So far , all other titles I have tried feel like the balance board was an afterthought , whereas the fit feel like it was designed around the board .
If you're looking to lose weight , this is not it . If you're looking for a fun title , this is definitely it . If you're looking to improve your balance , coordination , and stretch your muscles , this is also a very good choice .
250 4 I received this as a Christmas present , and it's really working for me . At age 50 I've noticed that my balance isn't what it used to be . Over the 13 days I've been using this product , I've become aware that my balance is off to the left and back on my heels . I'm starting to correct that , and I'm doing yoga and strength training to work on my posture and toning my body . The balance board allows you to know if you're doing the exercises correctly .
Then there are the games . I was awful to start with , but I'm very encouraged by my progress on the mostly aerobic themed games . I can tell already that this is making a difference for me . I think everyone over 40 should be doing this !
261 4 We really like the Wii Fit Plus games because they are very entertaining as we strive to beat each other's score . They do get you off the couch and have fun . The exercises ( strength training and yoga ) are good solid exercises using repetition that is needed . However , I don't feel that I've ever hit my target heart rate using the different games . The fact that I have to stop after each exercise and listen ( read ) the screen telling me tips , pushing the A button , and then seeing where I scored before it will allow me to move on really is too much rest time between exercises . If you are starting a fitness routine after not having one , this is a great step in the right direction . If you are currently using the gym with 30 minutes of sustained cardio , this won't be the same . I recommend the Wii Fit Plus as long as you know what to expect and it meets your needs .
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Wish I had read the reviews before buying . I am a pretty active , fit person , not an athelete but average . The Wii fit plus is just way too slow for me . It is a fun thing but honestly if I am going to work out I want every minute to count . This just doesn't do it . I'd say if you are not active and are just starting out with physical excercise this could be good for you . If you've been working out with videos , running , treadmil or weights this is probably NOT for you . I shall be returning it today . Even my 13 year old thinks it is not good !
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( Video Game )
INTRO :
After years of wanting a Wii , we finally got one ! And , of course , like any overly-excited newbie , I couldn't wait to get the new WiiFit ( WiiFit Plus ) . I picked it up at midnight , with the Balance Board . ( TIP : if ur buying from brick-and-mortar stores , call ahead , it took me an hour to convince them that it was ok to sell it to me , and it was already 12 : 30a ! ) I got home , set it up ( took just a few minutes , mostly unwrapping ) and played until 5am ! I was nearly falling asleep between games , but it was so much fun , I couldn't stop ! Now , THAT's a motivator to work out ! It even asked if I was a ' NIGHT OWL ' and I had the option to keep my day ' open ' until 3am , for those late-night workout sessions !
THE GAMES , & WHY I LOVE THEM :
Without leaving my 12 ' x12 ' living room , I can do : Circus Juggling , Skateboarding , Island Cycling , HulaHooping , Rhythm Parade , Segwaying , & Perfect 10 - these are the ones I like the most right now . My current favorite is the Bulls-Eye game ( you flap your arms to ' fly ' over water and reach platforms ! ) It's just awesome ! And , it's cool that most of the activities are all on the same island - so you can bike it , run it , walk it , fly it , segway it , float it , bounce it , etc . ! I also like that , in most games ( not the Bubble one , tho ) , you don't ' die ' if you do it ' wrong ' . Nothing's worse than almost getting to the end of a cycling game , and then running into a tree and having to start over - ugh ! But , with WiiFit , it's so pleasant , you just maneuver your way back on track ! No stress ! Yet , I like that u still do collect points - I already have a competition to ' beat ' my BF's scores - I even left him a ' note ' on the wii to try to beat mine in a couple of games , when he woke up ! We haven't tried the ' multiplayer ' mode yet .
STRENGTH , FLEXIBILITY , & KEEPING TRACK :
I LOVE the ' make your own ' routine - you pick as many activities as you want , from dozens of Yoga Postures , and Strength Training choices ( they even tell you how long the total ' workout ' will take , as you make your selections ) and then you hit ' start ' ; and it cycles thru them , one-after-the-other , checking off each one , as you go ; and , saving the ' routine ' for the future . If you don't need to have that much customization , or if you need more guidance , you can choose from 5 options for a pre-made routine ( Lifestyle , Health , Youth , Form , & Combine ) , or you can click the cute balance board graphic and it creates one for you ! The tracking capability is nice , complete with graphs , and a visual calendar which I ' stamp ' every day I use the WiiFit . You can even add your daily step count AND activities you do outside of the WiiFit ! This appeals to my analytical and visual side ! Another option it gives you is that you can choose a food ( from a selection of 20 or so ) , and then make a daily goal to burn as many calories as that food has - I didn't realize sticky rice had so many calories !
SHOW ME THE NUMBERS :
It calculates your BMI from your user-entered height and a balance board-measured weight . The weight measurement seemed a little off , as it made both me and my BF about 5 - 10 lbs lighter than we've been told , from other scales . But , that's A-OK with me ! It seems like it's mostly set up to help you lose weight and burn calories ( while improving your balance & posture ) , however my BF and I have different goals - I'm trying to lose 20 lbs , and he's trying to gain 20 lbs . The Wii did rightfully call him underweight and told him to do strength-training to build muscle . It just laughed at me and told me to ' strap in ' ! haha - jk !
WISHES & BENEFITS :
While it might not be 100% perfect ( wish there was no ' dying ' in the Balance Bubble or Tightrope game ; and in the snowball fight , it'd be nice to have the option to physically move my arm to throw , instead of just pushing ' A ' to throw ; skateboarding goes thru a long ' training run ' every time you play ; it would be cool if Super Hula Hoop was more than just Left AND Right circles ( like add arms or something ) ; and oh , to be able to enter total calories eaten for the day ; etc . ) , it sure is a LOT of fun and DEFINITELY motivates u to MOVE ! The corny but pleasant music , scenery , and challenges are already helping me look forward to getting going in the morning and coming home at night . You earn fit credits , with activities , which then allow you to unlock more advanced activities , giving you a good bit of motivation to keep going - imagine if they gave you ' legal trade ' currency coins for working out ! Plus , it always fits into my schedule : I can do as little as a * minute * of activity or as much as I want ! It's closer than a gym , there's no monthly dues , you can wear whatever you want , it's open at 3am , the smoothies are always organic , and ( depending on where u play ) there isn't that icky / smelly / sticky / germy / loud atmosphere of a typical gym ! Team up with a friend , for a little extra motivation and competition !
SUMMARY :
For those who aren't familiar with video games , ( or who see them as a ' waste ' of time ) this is a great one to ' start ' with . The Wii is my first real game system ( other than an old Intellivision , we've had Super Nintendo , Game Cube , & Playstations in the house , but with all those cryptic buttons and ' codes ' , and my busy schedule , I never bothered with them ) . However , the Wii was up and running in no time and the ' controls ' are very intuitive . I've even had a lot of ' older ' people playing and having fun , in short order ! The Balance Board was easy to set up , easy to figure out , and is SUPER fun to play with , oh , and I burned a boatload of calories - woo-hoo ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Wii Balance Board AND the WiiFit Plus !
UPDATE :
Did another 30 mins this afternoon : tried the Penguin Game and the Flame and the Tightrope - all were lots of fun ( keeping the flame still was a little stressful with noisy neighbors ! )
UPDATE 2 :
My parents just came over and I had them try it out , using the Trial mode , so they didn't have to go through the in-depth setup process - my mom really liked the HulaHoop activity and my dad really liked the Bull's Eye activity ( where you flap your wings to fly and land on targets ! ) We had such a great time - it was hilarious to watch each other ! ! The trial mode is a great feature - it lets you share your WiiFit Plus experience with guests who are not looking to set up a whole profile and get weighed and do balance tests , etc . Of course , there are those ' measurement ' options in the Trial mode , if a guest user so chooses , they just won't be able to save their profile .
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Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( Video Game )
INTRO :
After years of wanting a Wii , we finally got one ! And , of course , like any overly-excited newbie , I couldn't wait to get the new WiiFit ( WiiFit Plus ) . I picked it up at midnight , with the Balance Board . ( TIP : if ur buying from brick-and-mortar stores , call ahead , it took me an hour to convince them that it was ok to sell it to me , and it was already 12 : 30a ! ) I got home , set it up ( took just a few minutes , mostly unwrapping ) and played until 5am ! I was nearly falling asleep between games , but it was so much fun , I couldn't stop ! Now , THAT's a motivator to work out ! It even asked if I was a ' NIGHT OWL ' and I had the option to keep my day ' open ' until 3am , for those late-night workout sessions !
THE GAMES , & WHY I LOVE THEM :
Without leaving my 12 ' x12 ' living room , I can do : Circus Juggling , Skateboarding , Island Cycling , HulaHooping , Rhythm Parade , Segwaying , & Perfect 10 - these are the ones I like the most right now . My current favorite is the Bulls-Eye game ( you flap your arms to ' fly ' over water and reach platforms ! ) It's just awesome ! And , it's cool that most of the activities are all on the same island - so you can bike it , run it , walk it , fly it , segway it , float it , bounce it , etc . ! I also like that , in most games ( not the Bubble one , tho ) , you don't ' die ' if you do it ' wrong ' . Nothing's worse than almost getting to the end of a cycling game , and then running into a tree and having to start over - ugh ! But , with WiiFit , it's so pleasant , you just maneuver your way back on track ! No stress ! Yet , I like that u still do collect points - I already have a competition to ' beat ' my BF's scores - I even left him a ' note ' on the wii to try to beat mine in a couple of games , when he woke up ! We haven't tried the ' multiplayer ' mode yet .
STRENGTH , FLEXIBILITY , & KEEPING TRACK :
I LOVE the ' make your own ' routine - you pick as many activities as you want , from dozens of Yoga Postures , and Strength Training choices ( they even tell you how long the total ' workout ' will take , as you make your selections ) and then you hit ' start ' ; and it cycles thru them , one-after-the-other , checking off each one , as you go ; and , saving the ' routine ' for the future . If you don't need to have that much customization , or if you need more guidance , you can choose from 5 options for a pre-made routine ( Lifestyle , Health , Youth , Form , & Combine ) , or you can click the cute balance board graphic and it creates one for you ! The tracking capability is nice , complete with graphs , and a visual calendar which I ' stamp ' every day I use the WiiFit . You can even add your daily step count AND activities you do outside of the WiiFit ! This appeals to my analytical and visual side ! Another option it gives you is that you can choose a food ( from a selection of 20 or so ) , and then make a daily goal to burn as many calories as that food has - I didn't realize sticky rice had so many calories !
SHOW ME THE NUMBERS :
It calculates your BMI from your user-entered height and a balance board-measured weight . The weight measurement seemed a little off , as it made both me and my BF about 5 - 10 lbs lighter than we've been told , from other scales . But , that's A-OK with me ! It seems like it's mostly set up to help you lose weight and burn calories ( while improving your balance & posture ) , however my BF and I have different goals - I'm trying to lose 20 lbs , and he's trying to gain 20 lbs . The Wii did rightfully call him underweight and told him to do strength-training to build muscle . It just laughed at me and told me to ' strap in ' ! haha - jk !
WISHES & BENEFITS :
While it might not be 100% perfect ( wish there was no ' dying ' in the Balance Bubble or Tightrope game ; and in the snowball fight , it'd be nice to have the option to physically move my arm to throw , instead of just pushing ' A ' to throw ; skateboarding goes thru a long ' training run ' every time you play ; it would be cool if Super Hula Hoop was more than just Left AND Right circles ( like add arms or something ) ; and oh , to be able to enter total calories eaten for the day ; etc . ) , it sure is a LOT of fun and DEFINITELY motivates u to MOVE ! The corny but pleasant music , scenery , and challenges are already helping me look forward to getting going in the morning and coming home at night . You earn fit credits , with activities , which then allow you to unlock more advanced activities , giving you a good bit of motivation to keep going - imagine if they gave you ' legal trade ' currency coins for working out ! Plus , it always fits into my schedule : I can do as little as a * minute * of activity or as much as I want ! It's closer than a gym , there's no monthly dues , you can wear whatever you want , it's open at 3am , the smoothies are always organic , and ( depending on where u play ) there isn't that icky / smelly / sticky / germy / loud atmosphere of a typical gym ! Team up with a friend , for a little extra motivation and competition !
SUMMARY :
For those who aren't familiar with video games , ( or who see them as a ' waste ' of time ) this is a great one to ' start ' with . The Wii is my first real game system ( other than an old Intellivision , we've had Super Nintendo , Game Cube , & Playstations in the house , but with all those cryptic buttons and ' codes ' , and my busy schedule , I never bothered with them ) . However , the Wii was up and running in no time and the ' controls ' are very intuitive . I've even had a lot of ' older ' people playing and having fun , in short order ! The Balance Board was easy to set up , easy to figure out , and is SUPER fun to play with , oh , and I burned a boatload of calories - woo-hoo ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Wii Balance Board AND the WiiFit Plus !
UPDATE :
Did another 30 mins this afternoon : tried the Penguin Game and the Flame and the Tightrope - all were lots of fun ( keeping the flame still was a little stressful with noisy neighbors ! )
UPDATE 2 :
My parents just came over and I had them try it out , using the Trial mode , so they didn't have to go through the in-depth setup process - my mom really liked the HulaHoop activity and my dad really liked the Bull's Eye activity ( where you flap your wings to fly and land on targets ! ) We had such a great time - it was hilarious to watch each other ! ! The trial mode is a great feature - it lets you share your WiiFit Plus experience with guests who are not looking to set up a whole profile and get weighed and do balance tests , etc . Of course , there are those ' measurement ' options in the Trial mode , if a guest user so chooses , they just won't be able to save their profile .
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Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( Video Game )
Ok , so I'm in my mid 40 ' s , I've broken everything from my neck in 2 places to my ankle in 3 places , my knees were rammed into an engine block at 65mph when I was 25 and haven't been right since , ad in 2 concussions in this lifetime so I don't have the best balance to boot . Then toss in a nice little dose of being peri-menopausal and HATING doing anything outside in the FL Summer , which lasts for 7 months of 90 degree plus weather , and sprinkle that with a tad of depression from NOT being outside which doesn't exactly have you running about the house singling merrily while pushing a vacuum and you have 15 extra lbs that you haven't a CLUE where those little suckers came from ; ) ; ) , and you are flopping and sagging in places you never knew you had to begin with to ad insult to the poundage ! Now according to the wii I'm just above normal putting me in the barely overweigh category , but I FEEL overweight and I know I've gotten weaker / un toned and I FEEL it .
I know I needed to and WANTED to get and feel more fit but I HATE gyms , gym rats , the stereo typical gym ANYTHING . I don't want some sleek 20 year old in my face saying AGAIN , do it AGAIN I , . e . ( you want to look like me , you never ever will . . but try , try HARDER ) No thanks !
I don't want some guy telling me ' a moment on the lips a lifetime on the hips ! ' either . And tho I think I've seen every late nite infomercial for every get fit contraption there is , and nope , I have not parted ways with my $19.95 yet , nor is their a bow flex in the corner of every room , yet I see many of them for sale in the flyer for $50 bucks HMMMMMMM !
So , for about a year now I've been eyeing the nintendo wii with the wii fit . Here , there , everywhere . Then they drop the price . Hmmmm And then they come out with a wii fit PLUS . . . HMMMMMM . Ok , so me and my $300 dollars took a chance and parted ways . ( for the console plus the balance board and wii fit plus )
I LOVE THIS THING ! Not only does it calculate your BMI and weight and all that . ( Even has a place for you to put Fido or Fluffy on the scale but I've been too selfish to share yet and see what that's all about . ; ) IT'S FUN ! And don't let the little weeble looking characters fool you , you WILL get a work out . But what's great , is you're actually smiling because it is cute and engaging and you don't feel the pain till after the fact . And you find yourself wanting to . . . go do some more , too ! I've given it a dedicated TV and room so I can just wander in there and do 1 or 2 exercises , or spend an hour . It also tells you how many calories you've burned for each activity and keeps a running tab-it will tell you how long each day you worked out ( cumulative ) as well as calories burned , ( so I can have that moment on the lips without the lifetime on the hips ) for each actively as well as for the day . And IT'S CUTE and it's FUN , I cant say that enough . And it may look easy , but ITS NOT .
Now I think any GQ gym rat out there who can do 500 chin ups and runs 5 miles every morning might laugh at it . But if you are just an average person who doesn't want to get out of shape or out of shape person , which are about 90% of us , then its great . Their are a couple more serious sections , Yoga and Weight Training I think , that have more adult looking trainers to guide you , but the rest of the activities are colorful and you are a weeble . And it lets you know when you are doing great or not so great , and it is not belittling at all , if anything it makes you want to try to do better next time .
My ONLY complaint is I hate have to push A 3 times to get to a game I already played and know how to play-now if you push A fast you can skip past the tutorials pretty quickly , but it still annoys me , because I want to PLAY IT AGAIN . But on a good note , you can walk away from it or get off of it without messing everything up .
And as a person who has been beaten up pretty bad ( auto wreck , high speed horse wreck / fall ) and who has spent WAAAAAYY tooo much of her life in PT ( which can be even MORE depressing than a gym ) , let me say this , THIS is a GREAT rehab tool . If they would have had one of these in the hospital I would have gotten so much better so much faster . I hope PT rehabs / hospitals and even nursing homes will get and use these ! My leg isn't right , nor are my knees or my balance for that matter , but , wow , I can see improvement already ! And I go to bed happily sore , but look forward to DOING IT AGAIN ! : ) So even if you have some disability you can still use this ! I even cheat when my leg has had enough and can sit on the board and use my tush for some of the games just as well , and I'm still active and moving my upper half ! Oh and another helpful hint . . . don't do it barefoot like on the box , at the very least wear socks and after hurting the bottom of my sensitive footsie , I now wear rubber soled lightweight slippers to give some cushy to the bottom of my boney feet . : ) Works GREAT .
The only thing I find a little disturbing is the board says something like ouch or oh when you step on it . If my scale did that I never would have put on 15lbs LOL !
So what are you waiting for . . . GO BUY THIS , ( and I suggest a bottle of Motrin , and maybe a heating pad , because you'll be having too much fun to notice the pain and soreness till after the fact ! ) : )
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Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( Video Game )
Ok , so I'm in my mid 40 ' s , I've broken everything from my neck in 2 places to my ankle in 3 places , my knees were rammed into an engine block at 65mph when I was 25 and haven't been right since , ad in 2 concussions in this lifetime so I don't have the best balance to boot . Then toss in a nice little dose of being peri-menopausal and HATING doing anything outside in the FL Summer , which lasts for 7 months of 90 degree plus weather , and sprinkle that with a tad of depression from NOT being outside which doesn't exactly have you running about the house singling merrily while pushing a vacuum and you have 15 extra lbs that you haven't a CLUE where those little suckers came from ; ) ; ) , and you are flopping and sagging in places you never knew you had to begin with to ad insult to the poundage ! Now according to the wii I'm just above normal putting me in the barely overweigh category , but I FEEL overweight and I know I've gotten weaker / un toned and I FEEL it .
I know I needed to and WANTED to get and feel more fit but I HATE gyms , gym rats , the stereo typical gym ANYTHING . I don't want some sleek 20 year old in my face saying AGAIN , do it AGAIN I , . e . ( you want to look like me , you never ever will . . but try , try HARDER ) No thanks !
I don't want some guy telling me ' a moment on the lips a lifetime on the hips ! ' either . And tho I think I've seen every late nite infomercial for every get fit contraption there is , and nope , I have not parted ways with my $19.95 yet , nor is their a bow flex in the corner of every room , yet I see many of them for sale in the flyer for $50 bucks HMMMMMMM !
So , for about a year now I've been eyeing the nintendo wii with the wii fit . Here , there , everywhere . Then they drop the price . Hmmmm And then they come out with a wii fit PLUS . . . HMMMMMM . Ok , so me and my $300 dollars took a chance and parted ways . ( for the console plus the balance board and wii fit plus )
I LOVE THIS THING ! Not only does it calculate your BMI and weight and all that . ( Even has a place for you to put Fido or Fluffy on the scale but I've been too selfish to share yet and see what that's all about . ; ) IT'S FUN ! And don't let the little weeble looking characters fool you , you WILL get a work out . But what's great , is you're actually smiling because it is cute and engaging and you don't feel the pain till after the fact . And you find yourself wanting to . . . go do some more , too ! I've given it a dedicated TV and room so I can just wander in there and do 1 or 2 exercises , or spend an hour . It also tells you how many calories you've burned for each activity and keeps a running tab-it will tell you how long each day you worked out ( cumulative ) as well as calories burned , ( so I can have that moment on the lips without the lifetime on the hips ) for each actively as well as for the day . And IT'S CUTE and it's FUN , I cant say that enough . And it may look easy , but ITS NOT .
Now I think any GQ gym rat out there who can do 500 chin ups and runs 5 miles every morning might laugh at it . But if you are just an average person who doesn't want to get out of shape or out of shape person , which are about 90% of us , then its great . Their are a couple more serious sections , Yoga and Weight Training I think , that have more adult looking trainers to guide you , but the rest of the activities are colorful and you are a weeble . And it lets you know when you are doing great or not so great , and it is not belittling at all , if anything it makes you want to try to do better next time .
My ONLY complaint is I hate have to push A 3 times to get to a game I already played and know how to play-now if you push A fast you can skip past the tutorials pretty quickly , but it still annoys me , because I want to PLAY IT AGAIN . But on a good note , you can walk away from it or get off of it without messing everything up .
And as a person who has been beaten up pretty bad ( auto wreck , high speed horse wreck / fall ) and who has spent WAAAAAYY tooo much of her life in PT ( which can be even MORE depressing than a gym ) , let me say this , THIS is a GREAT rehab tool . If they would have had one of these in the hospital I would have gotten so much better so much faster . I hope PT rehabs / hospitals and even nursing homes will get and use these ! My leg isn't right , nor are my knees or my balance for that matter , but , wow , I can see improvement already ! And I go to bed happily sore , but look forward to DOING IT AGAIN ! : ) So even if you have some disability you can still use this ! I even cheat when my leg has had enough and can sit on the board and use my tush for some of the games just as well , and I'm still active and moving my upper half ! Oh and another helpful hint . . . don't do it barefoot like on the box , at the very least wear socks and after hurting the bottom of my sensitive footsie , I now wear rubber soled lightweight slippers to give some cushy to the bottom of my boney feet . : ) Works GREAT .
The only thing I find a little disturbing is the board says something like ouch or oh when you step on it . If my scale did that I never would have put on 15lbs LOL !
So what are you waiting for . . . GO BUY THIS , ( and I suggest a bottle of Motrin , and maybe a heating pad , because you'll be having too much fun to notice the pain and soreness till after the fact ! ) : )
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I purchased the Wii specifically for this set ( Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ) after reading about a few differently-abled users .
I am wheelchair bound 70% of the time , on a cane 30% of the time after 3 spinal surgeries ( I have multiple congenital spinal disorders ) and was VERY surprised at how many games I can play ! Many of the walking based games can be played just standing there and moving your arms . I've even sat on the board to play the some of the balance based games . When I stand , 60 - 80% of my weight is supported by my left leg ( I basically drag my right one ) and the balance games have helped me to regain some of the muscle in my right leg on days when I can stand . I can do 5 of the yoga poses , play about 1 / 2 of the balance games , and maybe 1 / 3 of the aerobics games . Strength training is out for me . But the bonus games are a blast . . . btw , the bubble game can be played sitting down !
Since the board is so low , I've found I can step on and off of it ( a big wow for me since I can't even walk un-aided ) so that also adds to the games I can play .
Best of all . . . it is genuinely fun ! I find myself playing every day . . . sometimes twice a day . And I SWEAT ! ME ! I am sooooo happy to have something I can do that is safe , I can do at home , I can use with a walker if I need , or sit on my bad days and STILL get a good workout .
Even better is that my incredibly in-shape husband can take the SAME GAME , put it on advanced , and be sweating himself in no time !
My favorite is the sitting Zen balance game . You sit on the board , back straight , keeping balanced as a candle slowly burns down with nice background sounds and a truly relaxing atmosphere . It's 2 minutes of peace and balance that I always look forward to at the end of my workout .
I recommend this to ANYONE with disabilities . My 85 yr old home-bound grandmother could find 10 games she could play . And the basic Wii Sports games that come with the Wii are all wheelchair friendly . No board needed and I've played ALL five ( boxing , bowling , golf , tennis and baseball ) from my chair . I never thought I'd bowl again . . . what a blast !
In short . . . if you're disabled , don't write this one off . If you can stand with a walker and move your legs at ALL , you can play lots of games ; if you can sit unaided ( or maybe rig a backrest ) then you can play even more ; if you are completely wheelchair bound , I'd stick with the Wii Sports it comes with as all games can be played from your chair .
Have fun . . . I am ! !
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Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ( Video Game )
I purchased the Wii specifically for this set ( Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board ) after reading about a few differently-abled users .
I am wheelchair bound 70% of the time , on a cane 30% of the time after 3 spinal surgeries ( I have multiple congenital spinal disorders ) and was VERY surprised at how many games I can play ! Many of the walking based games can be played just standing there and moving your arms . I've even sat on the board to play the some of the balance based games . When I stand , 60 - 80% of my weight is supported by my left leg ( I basically drag my right one ) and the balance games have helped me to regain some of the muscle in my right leg on days when I can stand . I can do 5 of the yoga poses , play about 1 / 2 of the balance games , and maybe 1 / 3 of the aerobics games . Strength training is out for me . But the bonus games are a blast . . . btw , the bubble game can be played sitting down !
Since the board is so low , I've found I can step on and off of it ( a big wow for me since I can't even walk un-aided ) so that also adds to the games I can play .
Best of all . . . it is genuinely fun ! I find myself playing every day . . . sometimes twice a day . And I SWEAT ! ME ! I am sooooo happy to have something I can do that is safe , I can do at home , I can use with a walker if I need , or sit on my bad days and STILL get a good workout .
Even better is that my incredibly in-shape husband can take the SAME GAME , put it on advanced , and be sweating himself in no time !
My favorite is the sitting Zen balance game . You sit on the board , back straight , keeping balanced as a candle slowly burns down with nice background sounds and a truly relaxing atmosphere . It's 2 minutes of peace and balance that I always look forward to at the end of my workout .
I recommend this to ANYONE with disabilities . My 85 yr old home-bound grandmother could find 10 games she could play . And the basic Wii Sports games that come with the Wii are all wheelchair friendly . No board needed and I've played ALL five ( boxing , bowling , golf , tennis and baseball ) from my chair . I never thought I'd bowl again . . . what a blast !
In short . . . if you're disabled , don't write this one off . If you can stand with a walker and move your legs at ALL , you can play lots of games ; if you can sit unaided ( or maybe rig a backrest ) then you can play even more ; if you are completely wheelchair bound , I'd stick with the Wii Sports it comes with as all games can be played from your chair .
Have fun . . . I am ! !
174 4 Got the Wii from my mother-in-law , who by the way has lost over 90 pounds in the last year using the Wii . I was skeptical before I tried it , but after you wake up the next morning sore all over from playing games , you realize that this thing REALLY works . It has been a month since I started using the Wii six days a week for about an hour each day . . . I have lost 10 pounds ! !
I have been tring EVERYTHING for the past 10 years with no avail . . . this thing is awesome . I'm almost ready to go down a size in jeans and it hardly feels like a workout . . . it is a blast . Don't get me wrong , you are soaked with sweat when your done , but it is FUN ! Highly recommend !
