Wii Etc (Fit, Fit Plus, EA....) Team for January

Hi Everyone,

My goal is to work out with the Wii 3 times per week and 30 minutes each time. Once I get into a routine than maybe I'll work out more days and more time.

Talk soon,
Tanya

I use wii fitness coach and have wii fit (but use it mostly to weigh my self).

My goals for January

--exercise using wii fitness coach 5x a week in the morning

-- walk on treadmill for now 5x times a week in the evening ( will try WALK IT OUT when it is released in about a week).

Good morning wii team! Last night I only did about 30 minutes on the wii. I usually go for about 60. That TOM for me and I just didn't have the energy I guess. Hopefully tonight I will be back after it. I did really well on my stretches and strength routine. I guess I need to step it up a bit and get into some of the advanced categories on some of the stuff. I found myself mainly doing the step, because I so enjoy it. I am enjoying the boxing as well, but not all that whoopie at it yet. I will get there!

Everyone have a great day!
Ann

Just finished my Wii Fit Plus workout with my new HRM. Wii said 366 cals burned, my Polar F7 HRM says 577 cals. I put the minutes in on MFP for 56 mins, which is the time I worked out, and got 483. I feel that is a fair compromise between the two disparages.

Now... who's got some high scores for me to try and beat? I want to play with you!

first weigh in = 2.6lbs lost!! Whoo hooo!

Glad today is a rest day on my 30-day challenge....too many lunges yesterday, I am SORE!!

Jennifer

I had problems with it for the longest time. Finally I got it. With your remote pointed at the TV, bring it together with the chuck, separated by your thumbs. So the knuckles of your thumbs should be touching. Move the remotes in the direction indicated, and you should notice an improvement. I'm not sure if I made much sense though. Move the remotes from one side to the other, not your body.

I had problems with it for the longest time. Finally I got it. With your remote pointed at the TV, bring it together with the chuck, separated by your thumbs. So the knuckles of your thumbs should be touching. Move the remotes in the direction indicated, and you should notice an improvement. I'm not sure if I made much sense though. Move the remotes from one side to the other, not your body.

I will try this as well.....I thought I was being very uncoordinated or something. It was frustrating to me, so I just kind of gave up.....Not a good thing!

On the Wii Fit boxing, does anyone else have issues with the dodging registering? I can't figure out how to get it.

I use to have the same problem also. I started to pivot my feet when I dodge and I normally get it on point now. But before, I would take my foot off the board, which of course would mean that I did not do it right. Help that little bit helps.

I just purchased the Wii Biggest Loser today. Can't wait to try it. Will let you all know how it goes.

Talk soon,
Tanya

I tried Rythem Boxing today and I am awful. I played the Wii for 61 minutes and according to it burnt 255 calories. I don't put my HRM on for playing with the Wii, I just consider it extra bonus caloires.

I am sure this is probably not that impressive but I got a new high score on Super Hula Hooping tonight with 3200 spins in 10 minutes. I was happy to beat my record!

I'll be using my wii to help in my weightloss too.

I have EA sports (and want to do the 30 day challenge) and wii fit

Hey all, I'm glad this thread is established so I can toss in a question or two, please. I've been thinking of getting a Wii for about a year, but I will readily admit that I am not diciplined at exercising. So, putting out the $$ for Wii does not make sense for me if I'm not going to use it. Thus my procrastination in buying one to date.

My question is, I've read on other sites that the Wii Active has some advantages over Wii Fit. (I might not have the names exactly correct, but am just going from what I've been able to pick up in conversations). Anyway, supposedly the Active does not need a balance board (an advantage to the pocketbook), and the Active allow you to cut into the exercises at mid-points, while Fit requires that you start from the beginning. So, supposedly, Active is more user-friendly by being able to pick-and-choose the exercise you want to do.

I might not have understood the details correctly, thus my seeking input for you all. I want to buy a Wii, but need to keep in mind my budget, and make the wisest choices I can. BTW, I am in my 50's and my activity level is not what it was in my 30's, so I need to make sure I get something that allows for a more gentle exercise option.

Thanks, I'll look forward to comments. DeeDee

So a big breakthrough for me today. I did my Wii workout, but lately I've been getting kinda fed up with boxing. It's just not FAST enough for me anymore. It's like my body is rebelling. My scores are totally sucking since my 1466 high score. It took an entire 10 mins to get my heart rate up to my target zone. After round 2, I said "screw it" and started looking for alternative exercises. The Free Run looked like it burned a lot of calories, but it was a 10 minute run. I had tried it before, when I first started MFP, and was done, ready to die, after 3 mins. I did it again today. It said I ran just over a mile & a quarter in 10 mins. I DID THE WHOLE 10 MINS!! I can't believe it. It burned 100 cals, too. Man, do I miss the days when boxing torched 100 cals!
Now, I know the Wii isn't the most accurate critter in the world, but it got me kind of excited. I've never been a runner, yet now I'm curious if I really CAN run a mile, and if so, how long it would take me. Maybe if hubby has the day off tomorrow, he can watch Grace while I go find a running track & find out!

And you know what else? After that 10 minute run... I did MORE running. I think I went through 300 cals in 20 mins. I ALMOST feel like Superman!

Way to go! That is awesome! I love to run at night on the Wii while the family watches tv. Good extra work-out!

I did my four scheduled workouts on EA Active More Workouts this week, plus built a fun custom workout and did that yesterday on a "rest" day. I also increased the intensity from low to medium. Two more weeks and I'm done my first 6 week challenge!