Tons of Family Fun!

Well after passing it up the first day it was in stores not realizing how popular it was I then spent a few months of stalking one down... & thanks to www.wiialerts.com and there text messages I finally got one!!!

I don't know where to start... I was amazed at how it focuses on your posture & that alone works your core! My Chiropractor loves it. I have a bad back & have had not problems using it. Even my 3 yr old son is figuring out the games... he LOVES the soccer balance game & running aerobic game.

Daily Body Test... this weights you, checks your standing balance & charts the results... if you are in a hurry you can stop here... if not you can continue to the timed balance tests to find your wii age. I have found some of these to be MUCH harder then others... so my age varies from day to day.

The balance games take focus, but they really make you aware of your body & your posture, it also give yous a decent core work-out the first few days!

The aerobic games... what can I say!!! We LOVE the Hula Hooping & running races. Its fun to have others over to watch & participate cause you look goofy doing it, but its fun & makes you work! I don't personally care for the step aerobics or boxing games, but that's just me.

Strength training... so my boyfriend made a joke about how the strength training would be easy cause there's no weights (he works out a few days a week) well it may not use weights, but it uses YOUR body weight! It was funny watching him sweat trying to hold it out :) also in order to get your points & open new games it makes you do the exercises at the proper speed so you get the most of your workout!

Finally the yoga!!! The wii fit even got my yoga bashing boyfriend to do it AND to admit what a good workout you get. Its great cause the balance board challenges you to do the poses properly in order to get your points which makes for even a better work out!

Some people complain that the scale varies a lot... if you have ever weighted your self daily on a perfectly good scale you will see the same results which is why it will tell you that you can vary up to 2lbs day to day. For kids I have found that if they are being exceptionally wiggle it can be a little wonky & you may want to re-weigh, but over the week the weight loss for adults is evened out. This is why they generally suggest only weighing in once a week cause the weight varies & can get some people down. I have found that its important to keep on top of the batteries as well (just like any digital scale).

Now that I have gone over the different exercises lets go over the other pros & cons.

PROS:

Great work out ~ I realized how OUT of shape I was the next day! A lot of online info shows that most of the wii fit activities burn almost the same amount of calories as the real activities

Great for groups ~ I like that they have a small group of the more popular games as a trial that way not all your guests have to set up their own profiles

Password for stats ~ We don't use them but its nice that you can password protect your weight & BMI info so others can't see it if that's what you want.

Large Variety of Games ~ Not only does it give you a variety of types of games but there is a decent variety of all of those activities.. many challenge me, but still some that my 3yr old can play!

Large Age Range ~ Its set up to create profiles for 2 yr olds & up!!!!

Uses your mii character ~ it uses your mii character that you set up on your wii

Has Trainers ~ has trainers to walk you through the strength & yoga work outs

Stats, Calendar & Graphs ~ it keeps track of all your info so you can track your progress. You can also set a goal & it can help you get there.

Its Smart ~ It knows you weather & stuff (zip info) & will post things about how its hot out & what not

Lots of Info ~ Finally it has lots of great info about your body & how it works as well as tips on things you can do to help you live a healthier life style!

CONS:

Slightly annoying ~ The wii 'board' & 'trainers' can be a little corny & slightly annoying, but they are just trying to help :)

Its white ~ Not the easiest to clean & the covers you can buy slide around.

Batteries ~ Invest in the rechargeable!!! It takes about 4hrs of use to start to kill the batteries which then causes it to not work right. I which they had made it with a built in rechargeable battery.

Long Start up ~ it asks a lot of questions, so it takes a while to get to the games

Weight Varies ~ Says your weight varies 2lb day to day which is very true, but if it goes up 1lb it asks you why you gained weight!

BMI Graphics ~ Even if you are loosing weight if your BMI is still out of 'normal' your mii's belly flaps out & jiggles which isn't the best motivation for some.

Board is a little Small ~ my boyfriend wears a mens size 13 & doesn't have enough room but he can still play it. But its fine for most average sized people.

WHAT I WISH IT HAD...

Rechargeable built in battery

Food Journal! ~ This would make it an all around weight loss & healthy life style tool! Over eating is right up there with lack of exercise!

More Multiple Player Activities ~ This would make it even more entertaining & easier to play with groups of kids.


All in all I am extremely please!!! That package we got was $137 with shipping & tax & honestly unless you workout heavy at the gym its totally worth it over a few months gym membership! I think it is an AWESOME tool to help live a healthy & more active lifestyle, especially in places where its wet or cold all winter. I know a lot of people who have never owned & swore the would never own video games in their house... and now they are looking for a wii & wii fit :) I wish Nintendo would get their act together & increase production to meet even a fraction of the demand. Its a low investment for hours of no-driving/gas free entertainment that encourages a healthy active lifestyle!