 "Fun exercises, but . . ." | 2009-11-10 |
| - Reviewed By strandline |
Although I enjoy using the Wii Fit, perhaps the most frustrating aspect is the short duration of most of the exercises, with lots of button pushing in between. Especially when you're first beginning and haven't unlocked some of the longer exercises, you can spend an hour and a half completing just 45 minutes of actual exercises. Supposedly, the Wii Fit Plus, if you already have Wii Fit or the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board, if you need the board, solves this problem.
Because I was already somewhat in shape when I started, most of the exercises do not sufficiently sustain an elevated heart rate. The free run and step programs do better, but these must be unlocked by good scores in other areas. However, for those who are just embarking on an exercise program, I cannot imagine a better tool, especially since the trainer (you can choose male or female) and the tiny Wii voice encourage the user to continue. The games keep your attention, and even the runs provide moving scenery to keep things interesting. You'll probably find, as I did, that some games are tough to figure out right away, and so, once you realize how to score well, you'll improve, and there's nothing like beating your old record.
The Wii works in two main sections, body measurement/testing and training/exercises. The measurement keeps track of your weight, records your goals, calculates BMI, graphs progress, and gives balance tests to determine your Wii Fit "age." (Expect to peel off those first "years" by figuring out what the Wii wants.) If you don't want other people in your house knowing your weight, BMI, etc., you can lock your profile and measurements using a PIN code. The exercise section is broken down into yoga, aerobics, strength training, and balance games, with the Wii keeping track of your history.
The biggest advantage of Fit is the way it helps time pass quickly. Before you know it, you'll have logged in thirty minutes of exercise. Although people swear by the Fit for weight loss, you'll get quicker and more permanent results with diet changes as well. If you already have an exercise outlet or if the weather prevents you from following your usual sport, the Wii makes an excellent supplement.
-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann |
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 "Countless hours of fun and some fitness" | 2009-11-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A10LIGIT9EGCM9 |
| This has provided many hours of fun and some fitness. After a few months it may get tired. However there is now a wii fit plus add on. If you have a wii, get the wii fit. You will not regret this purchase! Fun for everyone in the family. |
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| "great party flavour" | 2009-11-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A288I7WNH3CD00 |
no more need to talk to guests
just put on the wii and wii fit and they are too buisy to talk :D |
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| "Good fun, but room for improvement..." | 2009-11-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2FVEXD0OKEQ19 |
I have had my Wii Fit since mid-August and, I have to say, I have a lot of fun with it. For me the pros are the activity tracking, so I know if and how I have improved, as well as the selection of activities to keep me coming back. I am not a novice, but I am not a pro, neither. The Wii Fit is a good supplement to my gym membership and I can use it anytime I want, which is especially nice since I live on the rainy/windy Oregon coast and work graveyard! Unlike my gym, my Wii Fit is open 24 hours and I can stay dry!
The one thing I'm not too keen on with the Wii Fit? I'm not thrilled about how the Wii Fit does not transition from one workout to the next. It's a bit chopped up between exercises. For me that's a minor issue and I still feel like I'm getting a pretty good workout. How do I know this? My muscles tell me!
Overall, I am pretty happy with the Wii Fit and I have a great deal of fun doing it. I just would not recommend it being your only source of exercise, but it is certainly better than nothing!
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| "Wii = Fun" | 2009-10-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A5HGTMO15SM76 |
I would like to say that this is by far one of the best investments i have made. The wii has been able to involve workouts in a fun and comprehensive way that has made it much cheaper, fun and enticing than going to a gym. If you were a little overweight and ashamed of going to the gym, or had a lack of time/ money to make it to the gym this is for you.
Controls
Wii balance board and remote. The balance board is the best device i have ever seen constructed. It works on carpets and on hardwood floors. The board weighs you every day and is able to determine how much preasure you are placing from one foot to the other or how your balance is distributed. While doing the exercises it shows you where your ideal balance should be placed and helps you align your body properly to get the most of your workout. The wii remote is used for some tasks like running or jogging. While in your pocket or in your hand it can determine how fast you are moving just by it being on you. 5/5
Graphics
The graphics are typical wii 3d graphics. Nothing above the ordinary but what you should be expecting. If you go for a jog and take an island lap you see a very pretty island with the water along your side. Its enough scenery to keep you running because you want to see it all. The side games like balance and skiing look pretty good. 4/5
Gameplay
You get Aerobics, Strength, yoga, fitness, and minigames all in one. Personally they are all fun to do. Aerobics and strength are my favorites. If you want a break you can cool off with some yoga and or minigames to work on your balance.
-Aerobics you can do jogs walk up and down on the balance board and do some boxing along with other things.
-Strength you can do crunches, pushups, twists and so on. These are the workouts people dread but they are executed flawlessly and actually add fun to the game. As you start out you might have a task to do 10 crunches. As you do this and complete this task a few times then a new version of 20 crunches will appear. And it will go up further and further untill you get to a challenge mode which lets you go 1 on 1 with your trainer to see who can do more of the task before quitting. This is the real challenger right here.
-Yoga you get simlar yoga poses like the half crescent, or the tree. You are required to keep your balance while preforming these poses and giving deep inhales and exhales. The board measures even the slightest movement in your balance and encourages you to do better and better every time. This is more relaxing and can be used pretty well inbetween things like running and crunches to give your body some cool off time.
-Games are there to help you learn how to balance and align your body properly for other various activites in wii fit. Some tasks might require you to balance on the board to move marbles around. Or even move a character around an obstacle maze with the balance on the board. The games add some fun and excitement to the game and are a nice breakaway from working out.
5/5 for gameplay.
All and all the wii fit is a recommendation for everyone. Adults and kids alike will have fun enjoy themselves and keep in shape. You are given a personal trainer that guides you through your workouts. At the beginning you get a body test that measures your weight and determines what your body mass is. Then you are allowed to determine what you want to accomplish with your weight, within a certain time line. You can set goals for yourself that include loosing poundage, gaining pounds or staying in the same weight class. You can then check in on your goals every day and see how your overall weight control has been going on a daily basis. On a side note there is a clock that measures how much time you have invested each day. When the clock hits 30 minutes you have reached your daily goal and it will tell you. On a side note the game is designed to warn you when you have worked out for an hour time. Once you hit the 1 hour mark it gives you a notice that asks you to take a 10-15 minute break and drink some water. This is a great tool and encourages people to not overdo it.
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| "Pretty neat" | 2009-10-29 |
| - Reviewed By vitaminp632 |
| Got it when I had injured my heel and this was perfect to help my recuperation. Still fun when I am healthy. |
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