Ever since Nintendo released it, I've been wanting a Wii Fit. Finding one was a challenge. Santa's Daughter gave me one for Christmas, so I couldn't wait to fire it up. If you have been considering getting one, I give it a thumbs up because it's making getting/staying fit a lot of fun.
First of all, it's smart enough to know that you're fidgeting while it's trying to calculate your BMI, calibrate itself to your weight and find your center of balance. Next, it will take you through some preliminary training to teach you how to keep your center of balance within a certain zone. You get a report after each exercise how well you were able to keep your balance. I'm sorry to say, but not at all surprised, that I've been told many times that I'm unbalanced. It even asked if I trip over my own feet!
Admittedly, trying to start a weight loss program in the midst of a busy holiday season is probably bound to be unsuccessful. Nonetheless, as I have a marathon in 2 months, and the weather has been like a wild roller coaster ride from freezing cold to summer heat, I was looking for a way to keep up with my workouts without having to travel to the gym or face the weather from my back porch.
My personal goal is to develop stronger core strength, something I've had trouble with following two vertical C-sections. Trying to keep the little red dot within the little blue zone while going through various exercises and "games" is proving a serious challenge. BTW - I'm terrible at the downhill slalom and dodge ball.
There have been some stories circulating about people who have lost weight and toned up using the Wii Fit. Nintendo USA has an official experiment conducted by a fellow who lost 15 lbs in 41 days after daily use of the "game."
If you don't mind, I'd like to pop in, now and then, with my own progress report, although I'm sure I'll not be quite as methodical as Mickey.
If you've had weight loss success using the Wii Fit, please share your experience with us.
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Cool! I had a little problem with mine when the date and time was suddenly a day ahead. I'd fire it up in the evening, and it would display the next day's date and greet me with, "Good morning."
Because there's not a way to adjust the date and time on the Wii Fit itself, I had to adjust the settings on the Wii console. But, I hate to admit, I've not had a chance to see if that made a difference. It should. I've just been far too busy, lately!
February 4, 2009 - 5:47pmThis Comment
I bought a Wii Fit for Christmas. So far I love it.
February 4, 2009 - 10:15amThis Comment
UPDATE 1/07/09
Wii called me a "couch potato" after a couple of the strength exercises. I have little core strength, so I have trouble with anything that requires balance, an ab crunch or push-up.
On the other hand, I scored higher on the rest of today's routines than the last time, and have lost almost 2 lbs over the last 2 weeks. Well...that's according to Wii; my scale says something different, lol!
Now, if I could just figure out how to readjust the date and time - it's a day ahead of itself!
On another note, I got our receptionist to start a daily walk club at work. At 3:00 pm every day, weather permitting, we'll put on our walking shoes and take a little 15 minute walk around the office park.
January 7, 2009 - 6:20pmThis Comment
Hi Alysia,
We have a Wii Fit at home and love it! The entire family plays it not so much as daily or weekly exercise but because it's fun and we all like to beat each others scores! We had family over for Thanksgiving and after our food settled and we could all walk again we played the Wii Fit for 5 hours straight. My brother and his family had such a great time with it their kids go one for Christmas. We encourage our kids to play outside but with the weather as bad as it's been lately the Wii Fit is the next best thing in our house.
I will warn you that if you don't exercise for a couple of days the Wii will call you a couch potato and give you a hard time, but it's all in fun!
I really like all the core exercise and the yoga program it offers.
Can't wait to hear about your progress!
December 30, 2008 - 2:37pmThis Comment
My husband just tried a Wii for the first time this weekend & loved it. Of course, now he wants to get one! I will be interested in hearing how your Wii Fit training goes!
December 30, 2008 - 9:56amThis Comment
Alysia,
I know I for one will be very interested to read how you’re doing with this. I also have heard such fun stories about the Wii, but it’s usually when people first get them. I’ll be so eager to hear how it works for you over time. I’ll be even more interested to hear whether you lose interest in it after a while or whether it stays just as engaging to you in a month or two as it is now.
I’m laughing (with you!) at the Wii asking you if you trip over your own feet! I wonder if it would notice that I’m pigeon-toed…..
December 30, 2008 - 9:20amThis Comment