Wii Fit

Dr. Z · 05-01-2009, 20:35

Anyone else got this?

My parents just bought a Wii for the sole purpose of playing Wii Fit - its not cheap (Wii + Wii Fit + Rayman Raving Rabbids came to £276 in Game) but its pretty good!

Its got a few different modes - Yoga, Balance, Aerobic Exercise and Muscle workouts.

You basically stand on the board it comes with and it weighs you - you give it your height and age and it works out how "fit" you are based on how good you are at the tests, your BMI and your weight. As you do the exercises it keeps track of how much time you have spent on each one and so you can keep a track of how much exercise you are doing.

I was pretty skeptical at first, after all its just a fancy set of scales and a few balance games but it really is pretty impressive. After 20 minutes of play this evening I had worked up a bit of a sweat and was breathing quite heavily having tried to do a few of the tests.

Its not all serious though, some of the things you have to do are absolutely hilarious and the Mii characters doing the exercises with you make me smile every time I see them.

For my parents its pretty ideal - they aren't the sort of people that would go out to the gym each day (although my Dad uses the gym in work a couple of times a week) or go out for a run but they will use this loads.

If you already have a Wii, Wi Fit is about £70 if you can find it anywhere and I reckon its well worth it just to keep yourself a little more active than you otherwise would be

Davey_Pitch · 05-01-2009, 20:41

http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7277

Dr. Z · 05-01-2009, 20:56

I did honestly do a search but it came up with nothing

lostkat · 05-01-2009, 21:00

You are teh fail

Wii fit looks like fun, but we don't have a Wii

Belmit · 05-01-2009, 21:13

Wii (hehe) got my mum this for Christmas. She loves it! She's annoyed that she tried so hard on the boxing the first time, because she's made it hard for herself as they up the difficulty.

Lomster · 06-01-2009, 00:02

We have a video of Admiral Sir Faysh RN (Rtd.) Wii boxing on Christmas day, he's 82 next birthday.

Admiral Huddy · 06-01-2009, 09:47

Managed to get one just before Christmas for the family as a present. They didn't have a Scooby Do about it until Christmas morning.

The Yoga seems to be pretty good and has picked up a have a poor COG.

I quite enjoy watching my wife do the hoops

05-01-2009, 20:35	#1
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Wii Fit Anyone else got this? My parents just bought a Wii for the sole purpose of playing Wii Fit - its not cheap (Wii + Wii Fit + Rayman Raving Rabbids came to £276 in Game) but its pretty good! Its got a few different modes - Yoga, Balance, Aerobic Exercise and Muscle workouts. You basically stand on the board it comes with and it weighs you - you give it your height and age and it works out how "fit" you are based on how good you are at the tests, your BMI and your weight. As you do the exercises it keeps track of how much time you have spent on each one and so you can keep a track of how much exercise you are doing. I was pretty skeptical at first, after all its just a fancy set of scales and a few balance games but it really is pretty impressive. After 20 minutes of play this evening I had worked up a bit of a sweat and was breathing quite heavily having tried to do a few of the tests. Its not all serious though, some of the things you have to do are absolutely hilarious and the Mii characters doing the exercises with you make me smile every time I see them. For my parents its pretty ideal - they aren't the sort of people that would go out to the gym each day (although my Dad uses the gym in work a couple of times a week) or go out for a run but they will use this loads. If you already have a Wii, Wi Fit is about £70 if you can find it anywhere and I reckon its well worth it just to keep yourself a little more active than you otherwise would be __________________

05-01-2009, 20:41	#2
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7277 __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

05-01-2009, 20:56	#3
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I did honestly do a search but it came up with nothing __________________

05-01-2009, 21:00	#4
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	You are teh fail Wii fit looks like fun, but we don't have a Wii __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

05-01-2009, 21:13	#5
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Wii (hehe) got my mum this for Christmas. She loves it! She's annoyed that she tried so hard on the boxing the first time, because she's made it hard for herself as they up the difficulty. __________________

06-01-2009, 00:02	#6
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	We have a video of Admiral Sir Faysh RN (Rtd.) Wii boxing on Christmas day, he's 82 next birthday. __________________

06-01-2009, 09:47	#7
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Managed to get one just before Christmas for the family as a present. They didn't have a Scooby Do about it until Christmas morning. The Yoga seems to be pretty good and has picked up a have a poor COG. I quite enjoy watching my wife do the hoops __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log