wii games??

sayfay
sayfay Posts: 90 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
We got a wii yesterday. It came with some sports games and we got Just Dance 4. Surprisingly, a good workout! I even wore my HRM to test it out!

Wondering about other games that might be good for fitness that do NOT require the wii fit balance board (did not get that). I see a Zumba one, anyone try that?

Thanks! And Happy New Year!

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  • kerriemoe
    kerriemoe Posts: 5 Member
    We got Just Dance 4 and Just Dance Disney; your post reminded me I have those for workout options on days it's too damn cold to run outside.

    DH and I have gotten good workouts in the past punching each other out on Boxing, which is on... Wii Sports? Wii Games?
  • kellehbeans
    kellehbeans Posts: 838 Member
    I got Just Dance 3 and 4 and I attached my HRM to myself to see how well I did and I was really surprised at the results! I think you should try the zumba one, that is next on my list!
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    Whwn i first got my Wii I was addicted to Tennis - I play it on the Wii Play disc, but I think it's on a few others discs as well. I figure anything that gets you up off the couch and not snacking is a good thing - and it's FUN!

    Good luck! And have fun!
  • healthymebetterme
    healthymebetterme Posts: 99
    I've got Just Dance 2 and EA Sports Active Personal Trainer. Love them both! Great workouts.
  • Vansy
    Vansy Posts: 419 Member
    Surprisingly the sword fight in the Wii Resort Sports got me moving. lol.

    I forgot about how much the Wii made moving around fun. Definitely have to start playing it more.
  • lenniebus
    lenniebus Posts: 321 Member
    I have the Zumba and it's not my cup of tea...I just am not super coordinated and end up feeling like an idiot...
  • MmmDrop
    MmmDrop Posts: 160 Member
    Wii Zumba 2 and Zumba Core is the way to go if you like dancing anyway. You get a great cardio workout! It took me about 2 weeks for each game to get the moves down, but I am generally burning about 600-700 calories an hour on a medium intensity hour long class, and I find it a lot of fun! :D
  • meglynne1987
    meglynne1987 Posts: 382 Member
    I have Zumba and I love it, but I did Zumba in a class before I got pregnant. (so, I think that helps a little)
    Your Shape with Jenny McCarthy - you can find it at used stores like Game Stop for cheap with a camera... that tracks your movement
    Wii Boxing, Wii Tennis
    Just Dance
  • LeeWorrall88
    LeeWorrall88 Posts: 80
    Did you get the Wii or Wii U ?
  • michcruz
    michcruz Posts: 152 Member
    I have Zumba and I think that it's a great workout. I also have EA Active. There are multiple work outs on there where you can either follow the program or do your own thing. I also have some of the Jillian Michael's programs. You can use the balance board, but you don't need since you don't have it. Another one is Gold's Gym Cardio workout.
  • PaulFields56
    PaulFields56 Posts: 108 Member
    bump
  • kathybro75
    kathybro75 Posts: 51 Member
    Hi. I have a Wii since last Christmas and I love it for working out as the kids get up off their bums too. I have Just Dance 1,3 and 4. They are all brilliant and you don't feel like you are working out. I also bought Zumba fitness a few weeks ago. This is a good workout too but I find the Just Dance ones easier to follow. The boxing on wii sports is a really good fun too especially in the training section there is a game where you have to keep punching the bunch bags to knock them down. Have fun whichever games you choose.
  • lenibells
    lenibells Posts: 30 Member
    Providing you like his music, the Michael Jackson Experience is a great game. I have the Zumba game, and having done classes and in comparison to Just Dance I'm not a fan but it's really all about what you like. It's always worth conisdering ebaying for used older games like the earlier versions of Just Dance, I have 1,2 & 3 and still play them all.
  • sophiek1964
    sophiek1964 Posts: 79 Member
    I love wii Zumba 2! I highly recommend it. EA Active is also a good well rounded workout.
  • Thickchicapes40
    Thickchicapes40 Posts: 20 Member
    I love the zumba workout for wii.. :) Its tons of fun.
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    I like EA Active. It comes with fitness bands and monitors. I used it for quite awhile and really enjoyed it!
  • HolsDoinIt
    HolsDoinIt Posts: 327 Member
    i have the zumba 1 and its a great game...the only think i dont like is it comes with a belt that you have to put your wii remote in..i hate belts..but its pretty good...theres also this jenny mccarthy workout game...it comes with a camera type thing you put on your tv and it shows you on tv while working out..she tells you what to do and kind of keeps you motivated while working out with her
  • CBaumgardner7
    CBaumgardner7 Posts: 212 Member
    love my zumba!:smile:
  • missmegan831
    missmegan831 Posts: 824 Member
    I use the Wii EA Sports Personal Trainer and love love love it.. I also have used Zumba with my HRM and burned 655 calories in 50 mins which is fantastic, but have since slacked off the zumba due to a slight knee injury.. Tennis is also great, the most accurate way to calculate calories burned playing these 'fitness games' is to wear a HRM with a chest strap, good luck and have fun doing it
  • DiamondRubyMom
    DiamondRubyMom Posts: 147 Member
    It depends on what kind of workout you want. If you did not exercise before wiisports can get you moving. For pure cardio dance games are great. These includetne just dance series, Zumba, and golds gym cardio workouts. For a well rounded workout try the EA Active series. These included cardio and strength training. Honestly try reading reviews on amazon. They are usually a good guide for exercise variety and controler accuracy. Both are critical for a good workout you'll stick with.
  • ChantiC
    ChantiC Posts: 137
    The wii game I am addicted to is Exerbeat!! Super fun and a great workout! It gives you the option to use two controllers which makes it more even than just using one. And you can use the balance board or not. Its fun and theres everything from salsa dancing to karate, to yoga to hip hop and bozercise. I have tried most of them and also all the Just Dance ones are fun too. For a real hard workout that you also need hand weights for there My Fitness Coach and thats a good one. But over all my fav so far is exerbeat :)
  • tianaburris
    tianaburris Posts: 3 Member
    There are some games on the WiiFit that you don't need the balance board for. But if you also have a PS2/3 or XBOX you can get the DDR games, they're like the Just Dance games. Also, Zumba is fun if you don't mind looking silly - Since I have a youngster, she thinks its fun and funny because we get to act silly together. :laugh:
  • sayfay
    sayfay Posts: 90 Member
    Thanks, great suggestions! We got the Wii. And, I do exercise regularly - work out with a personal trainer twice a week and also run a few times a week. Just looking for something different to mix things up, especially since it is getting a little too chilly for runs outside and I get bored on the treadmill!

    Thanks again! Going to check these out!!
  • mamaleftwich
    mamaleftwich Posts: 256 Member
    I use my Wii daily since the weather has gotten cold! I use the EA Active More Workouts and there is an aerobics program that you can use. You can chose to use it without the balance board. The longest you can do it is for 30 minutes so I do it twice for an hour and can burn anywhere between 600-800 calories depending on how much I push myself! it's great. I just ordered the EA Sports Active 2 as well and can't wait to see what that does!
  • sxymace
    sxymace Posts: 11 Member
    EA Active 2 is a great one (helped me lose my first 20lbs). Good workout although after awhile be prepared to get frustrated at the sensors not working. Sure, you can get replacements but definitely was frustrating to have them stop working on my second to last workout under the EA Active 9 Week Challenge.
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
    I've got the zumba one but don't use it very often as I find it a bit boring. I much prefer the Just Dance series and set it to Just Sweat and then you don't keep having the break in between songs. Good luck!
  • erinw1011
    erinw1011 Posts: 86 Member
    My husband got me Wii Zumba 2 and I tried it last night and I love it. Worked up a sweat and had fun. It will take some time to get the moves down though.
  • debo2582
    debo2582 Posts: 4
    I have the just dance, Ea Active, Jillian Michaels fitness ultimatum 2010 think you can use either or on hers. I have the zumba, but haven't used it, I just can't do those dances on there, was too hard for me... I also have one called Your shape with Je nny McCarthy, its a good one, comes with a camera you hook up to the wii, and you don't need anything you will show up on the tv. I like this one, but i also use the wii fit and have done a lot of exercises with that one....To see the one with McCarthy you can go to www.yourshapegame.com. look into that one, and it was real cheap too, got it online at walmart..... good luck.

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