2 Days with Nintendo Wii Fit: the Balance Board is life changing
Filed under: Gaming, Hands On, Nintendo Wii | By: Daniel
Posted on: April 27, 2008 | 61 Comments
It’s only been a couple of days since we posted a first look with some hands-on photos of the Nintendo Wii Fit and Balance Board, on that day I decided to spend time everyday using Wii Fit and to see just how good it was, as the Nintendo Wii needed to get some time because it was just sitting there not being used. Now only two days later I am amazed at how good Wii Fit is, it has changed everything for the Wii and not only am I using the it to keep fit, but also my wife, daughter and son.
I can tell you first hand that the Balance Board and Wii Fit is truly life changing, I not only know I am overweight and have a high BMI but I am even learning about the way I stand and how it is very wrong and bad for my health. Last night I was waiting for my brother to arrive outside his home and I realized I was standing with all my weight on one leg and I corrected this to a better posture like it shows you in Wii Fit…things are changing already.
There has been times when I go to bed feeling fat as I have eaten late, but over the last two evenings I felt great as I spent 30 minutes on the Balance Board doing some step, press ups and even some jogging on the spot which works amazingly well. Now my whole family is not only keeping fit and working towards our own goals, but we are also competing for the top place on the scoreboard for each task. Even my mother-in-law came over and used the Wii Fit, I am also sure we’re not the only family that has had its daily life changed thanks to Wii Fit….gaming and fitness is going to change many lives and save money on healthcare costs.
If you have not got Wii Fit yet, I would strongly recommend you do so, as my mind has been changed from the view that the Wii is for kids and the PS3 and 360 are the real games machines to the Wii being in another interactive league compared to the other next-gen consoles.
In Summery: Wii Fit 10/10, best £69 I have spent in a long time.
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Just thought a word needed to be said from someone previously qualified in the exercise industry. I owned a health club for 10 years, was an aerobic trainer as well as a personal trainer. I’ve competed in triathlons, biathlons and running marathons. I purchased a Wii Fit about 2 months ago and I absolutely love it! I find playing a few matches of tennis with my husband during a break from work a great stress reducer. When it’s poring rain outside and I can’t do my run I do a muscle or yoga workout with Wii Fit. No, it’s not a replacement for “real” exercise for me, but it’s definitely better than doing nothing and it’s fun! It’s also great to play when neices and nephews come over as it’s something interactive that we can all do together! Can’t wait for Wii Fit Edition 2!