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

Thank you for the info. I also just ordered a platform that raises the board another 4 inches to make the workout a littler harder. I'll post how it does. Has anyone tried it?

Thank you for the info. I also just ordered a platform that raises the board another 4 inches to make the workout a littler harder. I'll post how it does. Has anyone tried it?

My friend has it! She loves it. I know the first few times she used it, she was working pretty hard at the Free Step. And she's an active runner, so is used to doing a lot of cardio. I remember we were talking on the phone and she had to get off the phone because it was too much work.

So I'm in for a workout huh.

Thank you for the info. I also just ordered a platform that raises the board another 4 inches to make the workout a littler harder. I'll post how it does. Has anyone tried it?

Four inches is quite a difference, I'd bet you'll feel that alright. Let us know!

I've been sticking to my goal quite well, getting in 6 days a week instead of 5. I have at last unlocked the advanced skateboarding, but feel I need a little more practice before I jump into it.
My biggest success of the week was quitting coffee, and it was terribly hard, still is, I could reeeally use one now to help me finish this day. To have managed to stay off of it thru the whole work week is huge.
No matter how tired I feel after dinner, I am getting on that Wii and burning some up though!

Keep jamming everyone, and have a fantastic weekend!

I did my first workout with EA in two weeks because of this whole "stay off the foot" thing. lol. I made a custom work out with most of the sports and a few arm workouts. I did this sitting in a chair, and did pretty well. I actually got a workout, I was suprised but it was nice to get a little work out in.

Jane... Make sure you drink lots of water, anytime you get that coffee craving

I just finished my customer workout and 30day EA workout # 16 of 20. 660 calorie workout. Off to make myself an eggwhite western omellette.
Have a good weekend everybody.

I am trying to do that Peter. Keep bugging me tho! And I admire the 600 calorie burns you do on a consistent basis. One day I will get there.

I just couldn't Wii tonight, just sooo tired, I'm sure from the coffee detoxing. I did manage a brisk 20 minute walk at least and then did some lively housecleaning, running in place as I did the dishes even, haha.

Tomorrow I should have the time to get a good Wii burn on!

When I started doing the exercise to go along with my change in eatting habits. I wanted to be able to do something from the house so that I wouldnt need to leave, since its the middle of winter and didnt want to spend time away from my kids. My wife started using our old treadmill and rather than but a new piece of equipment I busted out the old Wii Fit and discovered that a new version was out so I bought that. I enjoy the added things you can do, and the fact you can have the game determine a workout for you.

I recently bought the cardio workout game for the wii and wow am i sore in the shoulder area after day one.

Good Evening!
I did a looong day of heavy cleaning and took a hike w/ my son on my back and then came home and did 30 minutes on EA active so today has been productive to say the least. Also I am 3 pounds away from my goal weight!!!:happy: I am so excited and I am sooo happy I bought the EA active personal trainer I feel like it is helping me shed those last few pounds and getting down to size. So people with a Wii if you want a game that will give results EA is it! I cannot believe that in 9 months I have successfully lost 58 pounds. I feel so much better for it.

My husband was good enough to give me the raiser for my balance board for Valentine's Day. Now I think he is trying to kill me. I did free step yesterday with it and IT HURTS!!!! But at least I am getting a serious workout!

How's everyone doing this wonderful weekend?

Welcome back Ann!

I've met my 5 days a week goal pretty successfully so far. Hard to believe just one more week left to the month!

Has anyone here done the advanced skateboarding? I may give it a go later and I am curious what i am in for.
Yesterday I mostly stuck to the Wii routines. It forces me to do some things I normally wouldn't choose on my own, and i like the flow of it.

CABERLUND, thanks for the warning about the platform riser. When I feel a little braver, I may get one myself. Let is know if it gets easier.

Keep it up gang!

Hi everyone. My name is Cathy. I just finished my first 30 day challenge yesterday and I loved it! I can feel my triceps for the first time in my life that I can remember. I'm looking forward to my next round. As a reward for finishing, I bought myself a new set of resistance bands and the risers for the balance board. I found the risers at Best Buy for $24.99. I thought about ordering it online since I know Amazon has it cheaper, but my need for immediate gratification took over lol. I did 20 minutes of free step with my wii fit last night and I can feel it in my calves today.

I just found this site last week while I was browsing through the EASA boards and I'm loving it so far. Happy wiiing everyone :happy:

Here is the info on the riser at Amazon

Wii Riiser Aerobic Step for the Wii Fit Balance Board
by ZooZen
Platform: Nintendo Wii

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Price: $19.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

I worked out with EA Active for 30 minutes this am. It was a good workout. I like that the trainer works to make sure you are doing the exercises and motions just right.

Good Afternoon,
I completed 30 minutes on EA active and I am probably going to do it again. I would love to know ttthumper your customized workout that burns 600 calories:noway: . I feel the need to burn more calories in the shortest amount of time and one workout isn't cutting it for me. I hope everyone exceeds there own expectations with the Wii today!:flowerforyou:

Hey there Rach,
Not sure if you mis-read something I typed, but to clarify.
I have been doing two workouts. My customized then my 30 day challenge. Both say that I burned ~200-220 calories So for the Wii, that's 400-420 calories it said I burned. I wear an HRM, and I've been between 600-800. Duration about 60-70 mins.

My customized workout, I was playing around. My1st customized was 20 mins, my 2nd 28 mins and still might create another one.

But I have, not in any order. 2 events of basketball shoot/pass 2 events of baseball pitch/bat 2 events of volleyball 2 events of tennis, 2 events of the faster dancing. Then I have 3 events of targets/boxing and 4 events of running.

I start off with running(medium), then basically one event of each sport, double of the targets, then 1 event of each, then targets and end off with a run(very long) and two exercises of run and walk(medium ). about 17 exercises. Then I do the 30 day challenge another 17-18 exercises.
I also have everything set at the hardest - 30 day challenge hard, and the customized workout I kept hitting the + until it doesn't advance anymore.
My last workout, I got a good run (jog on the spot for almost 10 mins- customized), and then the 30 day challenge decided to work my legs. I thought I was screwed, had to do a run (very long) again, squat jumps, right after inline skating jumping (which is the same thing),then squat holds twice, and squat calf raises twice. I fought threw it though, and it felt great.

If I had to create another workout that I could do the most workout in least time.
I would include.

For Cardio
Jog very long
Dance fastest.
Boxing targets, as long as your hopping in between punches.
Some version of the squat jumps, inline skating jumping
reverse lunge, high knee.

strength training.
The squats, squat holds, shoulder presses, bicep and tricep exercies, upright rows,lunges.

Another thing to make the workout harder, is increase the resistance or weight.
I have a stronger resistance band, and some workouts aren't good with that so I have some dumbbells.

Hope this helps.

Since I just typed all that, now I gotta go do my workout.

So, this was not a good week for working out. All sorts of things jumped in the way and kept me from being able to get any exercise in. GRRRRRRRRR...... I stayed at or under my calories so I am hoping to maintain my weight for this week. I don't think I will have lost anything again, but I will be happy with maintaining. )