Wii Fit Review

I’d like to start off by saying that I’m glad I’m alive in 2008. The internet, GPS, wireless everything, and now Wii Fit. Nintendo’s Wii revolutionized video game play when it was released in September 2006 and introduced the wireless remote allowing players to swing the controller at the screen and have it actually respond. Which was great because video game controllers were beginning to get way too many buttons. For the first time video game consoles were being sold to people other than teenagers and loners. Senior bowling leagues even started up because of it…seriously.

But back to Wii Fit. First of all, it was supposed to come out yesterday and Nintendo pushed the date back because all of the stores didn’t get their shipments in. So we had to go to Toys R Us twice, but we’ll blame that on FedEx.

So you start the game up and it asks your age and height. Then it calculates your Body Mass Index (BMI) and lets you know your weight range. For those of you who have Mii’s already, you might notice a slight change in your figure. Your Wii Fitness Age is then calculated and marked on your chart. Along the way they give you a lot of good pointers and stress the need for good balance and posture. You can then choose a trainer  and begin to play the exercise games. The games are divided into 4 categories: Yoga, Aerobics, Balance Games, and Strength Training.

The trainers on the game do a very good job of explaining the exercises so you don’t feel completely lost the first time you step on the Balance Board.  As you get used to the games you will notice that not only are you are having fun and enjoying yourself, but you are also getting your heart rate up and possibly even breaking a sweat (the running challenge and the strength training exercises are no joke…don’t play yaself!)  The thing we really like about the Wii Fit is that you can get a different workout everyday and the more you workout the more games you unlock.

This system is amazing! After certain exercises it tells you about your exercise abilities and somehow it seems to know if you were not breathing properly, were too stiff, or if you plain ole just aren’t as strong as you should be.  This ish is crazy.  If you are ready to get fit and aren’t afraid to get your feelings hurt the first few days or weeks (It doesn’t have a problem telling you you’re obese), then definitely go snatch one.