Get Fit Using The Wii - It's Not All Hard Work
It goes like this:
-indulge over Christmas
-make New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get fit
-cancel gym membership
There are hundreds of reasons why so many resolutions become disillusions. Firstly, the Battle of the Bulge can be expensive. Very expensive. Gym membership can gobble up a sizable chunk of your bank balance, with most deals falling somewhere between £40 and £80 per month. Even once you’ve signed gingerly on the dotted line, finding the courage to walk into a room and proceed to pant and sweat in front of complete strangers can be a very unappealing and intimidating prospect to some. The same goes for outdoor sports, which of course also means you will be at the mercy of the unpredictable British weather.
The Wii has completely revolutionised gaming. With motion sensitive controllers and balance board which can recognise weight distribution, the Wii makes for a more interactive, not to mention energetic, gaming experience. Within the privacy and comfort of your own living room, you can concentrate on following your personalised workouts and leave the Wii work out all the facts and figures that will keep you fit and healthy for years to come. Some programs can even help support a healthy lifestyle once your Wii is switched off, with low calorie recipe ideas and activity suggestions. But what the Wii is best at is making your exercise routine an enjoyable experience, and the games use motivational points systems and rewards that help you to stay on track and make your goals achievable.
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Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
There’s a huge variety of fitness games on offer, but a good place start is with Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board. The first thing you need to do with any new Wii game is to personalise your profile. The Wii will store your details such as height, age, weight, BMI and balance, and will keep a log for you. At this stage you can also chose a goal weight or fitness level, and the Wii will keep track of how close you are to reaching it.
The Wii Fit Plus features five training categories; aerobic exercises, muscle conditioning, yoga, balance games and the new training plus. All are designed to help develop your bodily balance and control, burn fat, help tone and condition muscle and also to increase your aerobic stamina. Most importantly, they’re designed to be fun! You can ski, skateboard, try out some kung fu moves or even take a plunge as a penguin. You can also create customised training routines or ask your personal Wii Fit trainer can create exercise programs for you based on the area of your body you wish to work on, whether it’s those love handles, extra belly rolls or wobbly thighs.
Rating - 5/5
Ea Sports Active Personal Trainer
If you like the sound of having your own personal trainer at a fraction of the price, then you might like to try Ea Sports Active Personal Trainer, which gives you fun, easy to learn exercises that create your perfect workout. This trainer-in-a-box lets you choose the number of workouts per week or session, or you can opt for the 30 Day Challenge. It has a great detailed reward system and accurate movement tracking, dietary and lifestyle guidance if you want it and some excellent games to boot.
Rating - 4.5/5
My Fitness Coach
My Fitness Coach is another contender in this increasingly popular personal trainer category, but with this one there’s no need to purchase the Wii Balance Board. As always, you will be required to do an initial fitness evaluation. Then you have the option of including a heart rate monitor, aerobic step, balance ball or weights into your workouts if you have them at home. The program asks you about your goal and will even recommend workouts for you based on your fitness test information. With your goals and workout hours set, you’re ready to feel the benefits of a 1-on-1 personalised workout. As you progress you unlock new exercise rooms and new music types, and after every 10 workouts you will be asked to complete the initial fitness test again to see how you’re getting on.
Rating - 4/5
Your Shape with Camera
A direct descendent of My Fitness Coach, Your Shape with Camera takes the idea one step further by using a camera to scan your body and track your movements. This program is controller-free which means you are able to fully concentrate on your body movements and practise a wider range of exercises. While still offering a range of bespoke workouts tailored to your goals, the program offers some extra help by being able to tell you instantly whether you’re doing an exercise incorrectly, and how to put it right.
Rating - 3.5/5
The Biggest Loser
You’ve seen the TV show, now join The Biggest Loser challenge! This is another interactive fitness game and comes complete with structured routines, weekly special challenges, weigh-ins and eliminations. This time the program’s main objective is weight loss and promoting a healthy diet. Personalise your program and get inspiring health and lifestyle tips, over 50 healthy recipes and a calorie counter. The best thing? You can train with a friend and compete to win the title of The Biggest Loser.
Rating - 5/5
Still not got the fitness bug?!
If none of the above games take your fancy, why not try something with a little more rhythm? Just Dance is the popular Wii dancing game featuring over 200 real dance moves to 32 hit songs that are bound to get your toes tapping. By mirroring the dancer on screen and hitting the moves you won’t even realise you’re giving your body a great workout. You can sing along to the tunes and challenge your friends to a dance-off as the game accommodates up to 4 players.
Rating - 4.5/5
So you see there’s really no excuse not to get fit and healthy in 2010, and with a little help from the Wii, you might even enjoy it.
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