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  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,123 Member
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    Yes, I definitely feel the Wii Fit is worth the investment. I try to do 30 minutes of the strength exercises and I am exhausted by the end of that time. I did lose 1/2 inch off of my waist and hips so I do feel it works. I do the elipitical for cardio but also feels that helps my legs. Most of you are younger and can work harder because I can't really balance on one leg for some of the exercises. Go to a friend that has one and test it out for yourself. I have had mine for almost a year and I am still using it. I just ordered another Wii game called "My Fitness Coach" and will let you know how that is after I use it for a while. Good luck everyone.
  • mjj79
    mjj79 Posts: 415 Member
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    I did it for the first time the other night and broke a sweat. (Granted, it's the first exercise I've done in months since I just gave birth to twins 6 1/2 weeks ago:) Anyway. I liked the yoga (harder than I thought), strength, aerobics and even some of the balance. (The hula hoop is HARD.) Anyway, we'll see, but to me it seems like it will be a nice and fun ADDITION to my workout program. I don't think it would be enough on it's own, but, like someone else said, it's a nice family activity. My 4 and 5 yr olds love it.

    As for it being too short, I agree, especially the step aerobics. There is an option to "retry" I believe, at the end, rather than going back through the menu.
  • greysweatshirt
    greysweatshirt Posts: 411
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    I really like mine! I've been using it every day for almost two months, and along with eating healthier, I've been able to drop 12lbs since January 1st! Like some of the others have said, anything that motivates you to get up and move, go for it!
  • renegar
    renegar Posts: 4
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    i just joine this forum but i have been using wii fit for about 6 months and i LOVE it.. :love:



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  • smendek910
    smendek910 Posts: 95
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    Is anyone aware that when you are running, if you pass the little dog, he will take you down a different path - you can do it either with the long run or the island run. You have to run really fast to catch him, but you get to see more scenery.
  • TINATEEEEE
    TINATEEEEE Posts: 4
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    I love my Wii Fit. It has been a pleasure exercising since I got it a few weeks ago! I'd literally have to tear myself away from my family after a very long day's work to haul my butt to the gym. The Wii is just fun to do! My 7 year old joins me and we just have a blast snowboarding. My daughter (who's going through a bit of a chubby phase) is on it at least 20 minutes a day! I live in Canada and winter is long and hard and being able to remain active while being with my family is just worth it. The best money I ever spent.
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
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    I received mine for Christmas. I like it, but it takes me almost 1 1/2 hours to 2 1/2 hours real time to burn about 600 calories. I can burn that much in 45 minutes to an hour at the gym. But then again, I'm having fun, so it's not as noticable. My DH is amazed, because I'll be downstairs doing it, and when I come up, I'm really sweaty. He just shakes his head when I say it's not as good of a workout at the gym. I guess it's not that it's not as good, but it just takes a heck of a long time!

    I'm glad we have it, I have been in a very anti-gym (well anti-about everything) mood lately. If it wasn't for that game, I'd never be exercising at all.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,123 Member
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    I thought about buying it, but I've read that it really is more for fun than fitness. Now, My Fitness Coach on the other hand, makes me break a sweat! I burn over 200 cals in 30-45 mins sometimes depending on what to I choose to work on.
    There is a new Wii Active coming out in May too, I believe. I'm debating whether or not to reserve one at my local Game Stop.


    When I read your post on "My Fitness Coach" I immediately bought one. I just got done and what a workout that was. Thanks for the good advice, the younger you are I think the better the workout, but hey it works for me even though I am 66. :laugh:

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