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4 Responses to “Dead of Summer’s Fit for Summer Wii Fit Workout: Week 1”
The Wii Fit is a blast. I’ve been using it as a motivational tool to help keep me on track with my diet/exercise program. Initially I just thought of it as a good way to get active on rainy days, as I’ve completely sworn off gyms and have thrown myself into biking and hiking instead, but it’s a valuable tracking tool and fun besides. The only thing that I find myself wishing for is background music in the weight training portions, but that’s easy enough to correct with my i-pod. As for the ease of cheating, I agree. I’ve kept myself from the temptation so far, but that may change.
So, would you recommend buying a Wii Fit? I need to get a lot more exercise, and that seems like it’d be a fun/easier way to do so. I’ve thought about starting to play Wii Sports a lot more, too. Kind of do what you’re doing…use video games for exercise. I don’t necessarily need to lose weight or anything, but i do need to do some sort of physical activity, as I am way too sedentary. And if I bought the Wii Fit, I probably wouldn’t be the only family member to use it, either. I’m just cautious because of the price…I’m cheap.
Blondie: Yeah, it gets silent during a lot of the exercises. I also hate it when the in-game instructor says, “Count with me,” and doesn’t count at all. Not that I count along anyway, because that would be weird.
Elliot: I’d recommend buying Wii Fit if you’re committed to a workout or weight loss routine that includes things outside of Wii Fit. It’s indeed motivating, and holds you accountable every single time you step on that board to do the Body Test (weigh in essentially.) But it isn’t for someone who intends to use the game by itself to see results. I think you’d be very disappointed.
That said, I think if you stick with it that it’s a great doorway into more traditional forms of excercise. It’s definitely fun, but I think it’s primarily a great addition to a broader exercise program. If you have more people in your household that will also be using it, set up a contest to spur each other on and keep each other motivated. You certainly FEEL like it’s exercise, but I’d peg it as more of a utility than a workout. Within the next couple of weeks I’ll be in a better place to say whether or not it’s doing a good job, but I’ve definitely lost a couple of pounds so far.
Marty: My phalanges will be crossed for you. All of them. You’ll need it.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
The Wii Fit is a blast. I’ve been using it as a motivational tool to help keep me on track with my diet/exercise program. Initially I just thought of it as a good way to get active on rainy days, as I’ve completely sworn off gyms and have thrown myself into biking and hiking instead, but it’s a valuable tracking tool and fun besides. The only thing that I find myself wishing for is background music in the weight training portions, but that’s easy enough to correct with my i-pod. As for the ease of cheating, I agree. I’ve kept myself from the temptation so far, but that may change.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
So, would you recommend buying a Wii Fit? I need to get a lot more exercise, and that seems like it’d be a fun/easier way to do so. I’ve thought about starting to play Wii Sports a lot more, too. Kind of do what you’re doing…use video games for exercise. I don’t necessarily need to lose weight or anything, but i do need to do some sort of physical activity, as I am way too sedentary. And if I bought the Wii Fit, I probably wouldn’t be the only family member to use it, either. I’m just cautious because of the price…I’m cheap.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
*sigh* I need to find one of these things. FAREWELL LOVEABLE STOMACH PAUNCH!
June 26th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Blondie: Yeah, it gets silent during a lot of the exercises. I also hate it when the in-game instructor says, “Count with me,” and doesn’t count at all. Not that I count along anyway, because that would be weird.
Elliot: I’d recommend buying Wii Fit if you’re committed to a workout or weight loss routine that includes things outside of Wii Fit. It’s indeed motivating, and holds you accountable every single time you step on that board to do the Body Test (weigh in essentially.) But it isn’t for someone who intends to use the game by itself to see results. I think you’d be very disappointed.
That said, I think if you stick with it that it’s a great doorway into more traditional forms of excercise. It’s definitely fun, but I think it’s primarily a great addition to a broader exercise program. If you have more people in your household that will also be using it, set up a contest to spur each other on and keep each other motivated. You certainly FEEL like it’s exercise, but I’d peg it as more of a utility than a workout. Within the next couple of weeks I’ll be in a better place to say whether or not it’s doing a good job, but I’ve definitely lost a couple of pounds so far.
Marty: My phalanges will be crossed for you. All of them. You’ll need it.