Wii Fit Hoola Hoop

:happy: Way To Go!! I don't have a wii, but I do love the wieghted hula hoop. Good Job, keep it up

wow.... go girlie! :flowerforyou:

so you going for 2k next time?

Hey I have a question, I have the wii also, I play almost every pm. However, I have the games, bowling , tennis etc... Is this excerise ?? if so hw do I put in system. (if not , boy am I outta shape, cause I do get tired after awhile on this playing all games )
Trying to get the fitness wii, all stores are out at this time >>>>

I don't think it does count as exercise. I have those games too and it's very little movement. My friends and I can play most of those games on a chair. The boxing game might be an exception, since the sensor sometimes makes you work harder. For that I would look for a light boxing training.

The Wii is a great console to have, especially for families. I like the idea of Wii Fit and I'm trying to save money for one. Mainly for the yoga and I like mini games over the long ones with a plot. Yet, the thing to remember is that the Wii Fit was designed to help encourage young people to get out and start moving around, not as a sole exercise system (I think we all know that though).



P.S. If any of you have questions of what games are not ok for kids...feel free to ask me, my boyfriend found a couple of odd ball games that even I have trouble watching him play.

I have the wii fit and I only made it to 300 on the hula hoop. That is crazy I know your ads and hips are hurting. To the women that can't find the wii fit they only made 1million for the country which mean every state get about 1,000 to 2,000 wii fit. So if you don't preorder it you problem not going to get one for a while.

I'll have you know miss Jo Jo that I won a hula hoop contest back in the day.....so far back that the prize was a Rocky tee shirt LOL....

I know what a good work out they are! good for you and that's quite impressive m'lady!

hugs!
Ali

I think the Wii could count as exercise for sure. But it comes down to how much effort you put into it. When I play I put it as much effort as I can and do it standing.

There are people who have said they used their Wii to help them lose weight!
http://www.wiiweightlossplan.com/

As far as Wii fit... I found one last night and snapped it right up! Really fun so far!

I'd have to disagree with you about the Wii games not counting as exercise. I do ALL of the games standing up and I certainly get into it. My arms get a great workout with the bowling, baseball & tennis. I stay away from golf b/c I basically suck at it. But, other than that, it is a good workout.

I can see your point. I'm coming more from an actual gamer standpoint. My boyfriend and I have broken a lot of stuff going all out (the first set of straps for the Wii remote), so there's another reason why I don't consider Wii sports exercise. I have to tone it done so I don't break my tv. I just don't break a sweat playing those games anymore.:indifferent: I also think I'm a little skeptical of Wii fit and Wii sports since I've read reports says its good for you then I've read the same amount of reports saying it really doesn't help much.

It's good to see that it is help a lot of people though. I'm not trying to disrespect that at all (and I hope I'm not coming off that way). It's just that I am a gamer and I watch G4 (tech tv) which has video game reviews and other game related stuff. They even have a commercial that encourages those with Wii fit to get out and about (but that's because those watching it are usually lazy gamers, like I'm trying not to be).

I think we just have different definitions of 'exercise'.

Is Wii Fit activity? Yes.
Will Wii Fit burn more calories than sitting? Yes.
Will Wii Fit improve your mobility, balance, and strength? Depends on your current level of fitness.
Will Wii Fit improve your cardiovascular health? Only if it brings your HR above 65% of your MHR.

It will be more challenging for some than others. If you currently hoola hoop, do yoga, or do step aerobics every day, this won't benefit you as much as someone who is brand new to exercise. It is definitely more active than sitting and playing a game, but for some it won't be as beneficial are more vigorous activity.

I think you just said what I wanted to say, but I couldn't think of an intelligent way of saying it.:laugh:

I just did 1931 hoola hoop spins!!!!:bigsmile:

My abs hurt:indifferent:

I just finished a "boot camp" class at the gym and used a Hoola-hoop.....haven't done that since like....well let's just say I haven't "hoola-ed" in a Looooooong time. Man! I still GOT it! It was so much fun!

I'm excited about this Wii Fit....I Gotta go hit the stores tomorrow and find one! Best Buy? Tar-jay? Any where they sell a Wii? What's my best bet on finding one?

That's what I want!!! I want Wii to be online.

Some games are (like Smash Bros).

Wii Fit or some type of on line challenge would be AWESOME! ~smiling~

My exercise with wii includes the following:
wiisports boxing (BIG burner)
wiifit (burnt 700 calories in 1 hour and 15 minutes)

I am going to be getting we ski, which supposedly is good for your hips, ankles, and abs using the balance board (you lean to ski).