Wii Fit | List Price: $89.99
Discount Price: $136.00
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Platform: Nintendo Wii
Brand: Nintendo
Binding: Video Game
Release Date: 2008-05-21
ESRB Age Rating: Rating Pending
Features: - Lean to block soccer balls, swivel hips to power hoop twirls or balance to hold the perfect yoga pose. As you stand on the Wii Balance Board, included with Wii Fit, your body's overall balance is tied to the game in a way you've never experienced before
- Wii Fit also uses the Wii Balance Board for daily tests. These evaluate two key measures that a household can track via progress charts -
- Body Mass Index (BMI) - A weight evaluation based on a ratio of weight to height
- Wii Fit Age - The Wii Fit Age is measured by factoring the user's BMI reading, testing the user's center of gravity and conducting quick balance tests
- Wii Fit includes more than 40 types of training activities designed to appeal to all members of a household. Training falls into four fitness categories -
kids present to me [Posted on 2008-09-01]
My kids bought me the wii and wii fit for my birthday this last may. Mind you all my kids are grown and have left home. They now spend more time at my house playing this with me than they did their last years of high school. It has brought us back together and we love the sharing and competition as well. I am not much into video games but this being something you can stand up and be active and do is remarkable. We love it and look forward to more games that will get us up off the couch and bring us together for fun.
fitness fun [Posted on 2008-09-03]
I am having fun while improving my balance and laughing out loud is a side effect!
Great fun, but it has a few negatives [Posted on 2008-09-05]
After having the Wii Fit for over a month...would I stand in line for an hour on Sunday morning to get it again?? Yes. Could it use some improvements?? Yes.
Overall, it is a lot of fun and it works amazingly well. It is a game, not meant to replace a workout at the gym. Having said that, it is a great way to work in some fun exercise without it seeming like exercise.
I'm not going to give a detailed report - I'd just like to point out what I see as a big flaw. As I said, I would buy the game again. What would make me rate it a 5 star?? Getting rid of the beginning screen where the Wii Fit does it measurements and progress. My son is a big kid built like a linebacker, but far from a candidate for "The Biggest Loser". Each time he signs in he is informed "that's obese". I have to reinforce to him that he's not obese and to ignore the game...we are just playing for fun. Once we get past that, it is a lot of fun. The kids like to try to beat my high score in the aerobics games & they are getting pretty good! They are great at the balance games and find it extremely satisfying that they can beat me.
My point...this is supposed to be a fun game. Why not make the negative comments in a file where you can look for them if you'd like.
One more note. I haven't found a need for any of the accessories. I already have an exercise mat and there's no need to buy the Wii one. We wear socks when playing, so no need for the silicone cover. Battery life after 1 month and lots of play time hasn't been an issue.
A step in the right direction! [Posted on 2008-09-05]
First of all, the game is not a replacement for all your exercise needs. It's a supplement/motivator. Secondly, it's not magic--it's exercise and it's not always enjoyable. Finally, and most importantly, it can really help you take a step in the right direction as you seek to live a healthier life!
Some people (like me) need a little bit of competition in pretty much anything they do. This game satisfies that need.
I also enjoy charting my progress. It's nice, and it helps keep me going as I work toward my goal.
The mini games will never win any gaming awards, but such a critique would be missing the point. And some of the games are actually pretty fun. I used to play soccer so I get a kick out of the "header" game.
This game is also a step in the right direction for Nintendo as it relates to the strength of the presently available libriary of software for the Wii. (Which unfortunately remains weak!)
Well worth the ivestment in the game, and certainly in yourself as well!
--peace
Wii Fit [Posted on 2008-09-06]
I absolutely love this game. It gives me a chance to work out inside at anytime that I want to. I have small children so this is great to use because its so kid friendly. Its compact and I can slide it under my couch if I need it out of the way, It gives me a great workout with out stress.
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