Wii Fit...

Even if the "average" person just plays the games, it will be beneficial to them.  (no data here, just opinion)  They're standing up, moving around, engaging their core instead of vegging on the couch.  

I'm not saying they're going to get ripped doing it, but just playing the games engages my core and it's fun so I want to do it more.

I think you COULD loose weight on it... I did all of the yoga and strength moves today and noticed it actually gave nutrition advice. It also encourages you to log other activities like playing outside, bicycling running, etc... If you were regimented and worked hard I think it's a great tool, and my wife and I have been fiercely competitive in our scores on various yoga poses, and mini games.

I cracked a sweat today... pushup to side plank is hard and the balance board makes you have good form. 

Yes we have family time with it.

Joe

My wife bought this two weeks ago.  The balance testing is great!  Where else can you get this kind of immediate feedback?  Interesting.

Most important, my daughter is exercising.  Anything that gets kids moving is great and the Wii Fit does this in a fun and engaging way.  Will it turn my daughter into a triathlete?  Probably not but it is a start and she is sticking to it. 

To label the Wii Fit as just a "video game" is a little short-sided.   The way the progam taylors itself to the individual is pretty amazing.   I'll be surprised if this type of exercise does not become a big trend in the near future. 

To brush it aside without first-hand experience using the program is a little short sided. 

 "640K ought to be enough for anybody."

"Television won't last because people will soon get tired of staring at
a plywood box every night."

-- Darryl Zanuck, movie producer, 20th Century Fox, 1946

 

Lunges are lunges... Pushups are pushups. This game is a workout if you do it right. I don't think kids will loose weight playing Zelda, but Wii Fit is an entirely new paradigm of gaming. If you have not used it I think you should check it out. Its fun and both times I have played it I was sweating and was a bit sore when I woke up this morning.

Great game... If you are on the fence about buying it try it out... you will LOVE it. 

Jillian (The biggest loser trainer?) is coming out with something this month which will further emphasize exercise and it looks fun.  I will wait for the reviews.  What I want is a really good boxing game.  I have the Wii Fit and I've done both the Wii Fit boxing and the Wii sports boxing and both are incredibly fun.  I haven't touched the Wii Fit though in about a month so its not part of my regular routine and I don't consider it in place of my normal exercise routine.

I think the Wii Fit is awesome for people who wouldn't exercise otherwise.  Also I can't even do some of the strength exercises on the Wii Fit because they are hard.   In the US, we have a nation of couch potatoes and if something gets them off the couch for 30 minutes, I'm all for it.  I've read stories of people who get out of breathe walking 10 feet.

 For someone who does exercise, its an interesting diversion to be active and yet 'play'. 

Just wondering what other people experienced after having had the thing for a while?

Personally, I was hooked up when I got it (about a year ago now) and used it pretty much every day of the week. It sort of lost its attraction though and when I finally tried it out again this Sunday, I noticed I hadn't been using it for 177 days...

I actually quite liked it (again) and would be keen on using it regularly, especially with summer coming to and end again.

Anyone else with similar experiences?

The Duck

My wife was using the Wii Fit for a while and liked it OK, but she got the EA Sports Active game for Wii and likes it even better.  I think it's got more resistance & cardio, less emphasis on balance than Wii Fit.