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Technical Details
- The Wii Fit Plus Bundle includes the game software and the Wii Balance Board.
- Users can input the amount of time they want to spend on their workouts or select an area for personal improvement, and Wii Fit Plus will suggest a number of diverse activities for them.
- For the first time, users can mix and match which strength and yoga activities they prefer on a given day. The seamless exercise flows make it easier than ever for users to maintain their daily workout routines.
- The range of games and customization options will make players want to play every day. They?ll be having so much fun that their workouts will seem to fly by in no time at all.
Your life as a couch potato is officially over. Welcome to Wii Fit, an innovative challenge that combines the strategy of video games with the movement of exercise. Simply step onto the included Wii Balance Board and run and jump your way through energizing challenges. With more than 40 activities based on strength training, aerobics, yoga and balance, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Take the fun route to physical fitness with this new, active way to play on your Nintendo Wii.Start by creating your personal profile. Set up your Mii, enter your height and let the Balance Board take your weight. In just a few short seconds, you'll know your current Body Mass Index (BMI), a measurement used to determine your Wii Fit age. You'll also take a balance test to determine how well you can maintain your left and right balance. As you progress, you can watch these statistics improve and find the motivation to practice every day. Keep at it and soon new exercises and activities will become available. Wii Fit will even remember the activities you choose the most and put them in your Favorites category. Get out of your seat and into the winner's circle with this entertaining way to get in shape. FeaturesIncludes Wii Fit video game, Wii Balance Board and 4 AA batteries Requires Wii Remote (not included) to play Earn Fit Credits that unlock additional exercises and activities within four categories: Strength Training, Aerobics, Yoga and Balance Games Yoga exercises include Deep Breathing, Half-Moon, Dance, Cobra, Bridge, Spinal Twist, Shoulder Stand, Warrior, Tree, Sun Salutation, Standing Knee, Palm Tree, Chair, Triangle and Downward-Facing Dog Perform muscle-toning exercises such as Single Leg Extension, Sideways Leg Lift, Arm and Leg Lift, Single-Arm Stand, Torso Twists, Rowing Squat and Single Leg Twist; challenges include Push-Up, Plank and Jackknife Get moving
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Customer Reviews
2010-10-30
By Quarter Irish (Rockville MD)
This system has been a godsend for me. I got overweight and horribly out-of-shape, to the point where walking just a dozen yards left me out of breath, but using this system has helped me lose over 20 pounds in the last couple of months. In fact, I look like I've lost over 30, but because muscle weighs more than fat the scale says I've lost only 20. Now, granted that I did that in conjunction with following a strict diet, and with supplemental exercise (Richard Hittleman's 28-day-yoga plan and occasionally riding a stationary bike), but the Wii Fit has made it much more tolerable, and has really increased my stamina, flexibility and balance.
I've read criticisms from both ends of the perspective: people who are already fit claim that this system is just too weak and lame, and doesn't offer a sufficiently rigorous workout. People who are out-of-shape and overweight claim that the Mii labels of "obese", and the sub-par analysis of one's performance are discouraging and discriminatory. Those are all valid criticisms, but I think that they're nullified by the positive things about the system.
I find the performance ratings to be a good thing, since I feel encouraged to see that my performance has improved. Sure, it does feel like an insult sometimes, but that makes it all the more satisfying to me when I do finally improve my score. I don't think I would have put as much effort into some of the games had I not felt compelled to disprove the admonishment.
For someone to take offense at the Mii character being "plumped up", or discrediting the concept of using the BMI, is a bit excessive. You, personally, already know whether or not you're obese/overweight/within "normal" range. Also, it's easy enough to switch the display from BMI to weight. I've found the board to be very accurate as a weight scale, and I deliberately use it every day as my main tool for tracking my weight.
The board itself has held up for me quite well, and that's been with a lot of heavy use (both my weight and the wear-and-tear of daily use).
Pros:
Many of the games and exercises are entertaining enough to keep me coming back every single day, and there are enough of them to make a good variety. While I have settled into a routine with my "favorites", there are still many that I have yet to try, and so I think it'll be a long time before I'm 100% bored with all the options.
The graphics are excellent, the scenery of Wii island is nice, and most of the games have very attractive displays.
The yoga is good because it incorporates the balance board, which displays when you're wobbling outside the core balance. There has been a lot of criticism written about the yoga exercises here, that they're simplistic (and possibly dangerous), but I find them to be worthwhile, and I get a lot out of seeing where my balance deviates.
The balance exercises are wonderful and entertaining. People dismiss the ability of the board to detect balance, but imbalance is actually a serious problem for some people. I've learned, from this system, how my body is deviating significantly to one side, and working on lower-body strength has been able to help me correct that. I would never have been as aware of this problem unless I'd been evaluated by a trained observer.
It is definitely possible to get a "good" workout. I combine three aerobics exercises (6-minute hula hoop, advanced step, and basic run) every morning, and I'm definitely sweating at the conclusion. Granted, now that my stamina has improved I'm now looking for more challenging alternatives and am investigating other systems (such as cardio workout and dancing), but it's wrong to say that Wii Fit Plus is not capable of providing a solid workout.
I find the cumulative count of minutes helpful, and make it a goal to "bank" at least 30 minutes a day, 15 minutes per session. I like being able to see a graphic display of the ratio of aerobics, balance, strength, etc.
I was surprised that it's possible to do most of the activities in a very small amount of space. My apartment is tiny, and unfortunately my TV set is set up with only about five feet in front, but I'm still able to do just about everything.
Cons:
The inability to set up a "routine", or rather the inflexibility of that method. You can set up a series of exercises, but only among a limited selection (of yoga and strength exercises). Since I want a routine that includes aerobics and balance and extra training, I'm forced to go from exercise to exercise by choosing "quit" and then selecting the next exercise from the menu choices, which is very time-consuming. I have limited time in the morning, and would like to be able to just run through my routine very quickly.
You need to be self-motivated to stay with this on a regular basis. I didn't find the Workout planning options helpful at all.
The "your Wii age is:" is ridiculous, since the variations are so extreme. One day I'm 71, the next day I'm 36. They're based on the results of only a couple of very basic and quick balance exercises, and if you "slip up" while doing one of them then you totally screw up your score. I don't even want to bother with this any more, but I endure it because I do get some benefit from observing my performance with the balance exercises.
The balance board does have a few unfortunate quirks, one of them being that it doesn't register "forward" motion very well, and I consistently get lousy score in "Perfect Score" because I can't bump in front as well as sideways and backward.
Overall, I highly recommend this system, especially for overweight and older people who need to get back in shape on a moderate basis. It's also great for agoraphobics and for people who don't have the resources (or good weather) to go outside to walk, or are too poor or intimidated to join a public gym.
2010-10-24
By Kiwi
everyone who try Wii must have this one too. It's so fun and useful also more more fun if you have friends around so you can chalenge each one.
2010-10-21
By James Curran
This game incorporates the best about whole body movement and virtual reality!great and fun games over all!
2010-10-17
By Charles E. Stevens
I love Wii Fit: it's fun and it has helped me lose almost 10 pounds in just over a month. What more could I ask for? The exercises are fun, the immediate feedback and scores provide motivation (hey, I'm competitive), and the convenience of having my "workout facility" in my living room allows me to keep a routine even when I don't feel like leaving the house. Just the fact that I'm constantly being measured has made me more conscious of what I eat and how much I exercise doing other activities; just knowing that the balance board will "pass judgment" on me the next morning keeps me from reaching for that extra slice of pie! As someone who loves to play sports but hates to "hit the gym", the Wii Fit has been the perfect solution: it never feels like "work", keeps me engaged, and it gets results. Are there more efficient ways to work out? Certainly. But for people like me who are trying to stay in shape but have a hard time finding the time or motivation to head to the gym regularly, I highly recommend this product. Keep with it and you'll see results too.
2010-10-16
By Cnicoles6
LOVE the new games! I know people say they don't get a good workout but I guess they're in better shape than me. LOL Arrived on time and in pristine condition.
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