Wii fit. Any good???

I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it. I have it and enjoy using it a few times a week in addition to walking on the treadmill. It is fun and breaks up just walking all the time. I step, hula, like the balance games, and wii Dance. Check online or at a store where you can buy used system. My children also enjoy playing wii games. Another option is youtube videos.

I definitely use mine all the time. It's not going to be the world's best workout, and it's not as good as going to the gym. But it's got a few good options, and works for me as I'm in the same boat (7 month old at home and can't get to the gym). I've been doing it every day when my daughter wakes at 5:00 a.m. while she crawls around at my feet or is in her jumperoo and have lost about 10 lbs. so far. Like the PP, I also really like Just Dance to shake things up and for more fun.

Recently I've started to switch it up with some circuit training (downloaded a free app on my iphone that generates a circuit training that requires no equipment so I can just do it in the house with DD crawling around at my feet).

I use Wii Fit daily and enjoy it but you really have to push to get much out of it, in my opinion. I second the suggestion to try to find EA Sports Active 2. I lost almost 40 lbs using just that prior to getting pregnant.

There's lots of "games" for Wii that are great for fitness but Fit doesn't happen to be one of them. EA Sports Active or Gold's Gym Cardio are far better choices.

I had one but never really used it. There's loads of other things taht are better and cheaper.

1) If you're feeling brave the 30 Day Shred gets AMAZING results. It's a DVD and all you need are a couple of dumbbells, some trainers and of course a good sports bra! If you look around on the boards you can find loads of awesome pics of people's success (sometimes called 30DS) - but it is pretty intense.

2) I'm a BIG fan of mini trampolines - you can jog on them or just jump and they give you a pretty good workout. About £25 from amazon or argos.

3) Skipping! Skipping is one o fthe best things that you can do if you don't live in a flat! Really good workout. I usually do 10 minutes, but try and do it twice a day. Really works.

4) Get a pedometer and you could go out walking? Obviously depends on the kids, but I really like mine. I wear it everyday and always try to do at least 5000 steps plus my usual exercise.

But if you decide you do really want to try the wii fit, make a trip to south London and you can borrow mine as it's juts collecting dust!

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All exercise is good it depends on the persons abilities.... say a person with had knee or ankle problems wouldn't find the shred good as it hurts so the wii fir is perfect as is doesn't hurt any joints at all. I tried to do tae bo yesterday and couldn't do it with having had joints. It all dpends on the person really. Don't get me wromg all the HI workouts are great

I'm enjoying using my wii to help get in shape. I don't really use wii fit, but I've got My Fitness Coach Cardio (the uk/Ireland version of Gold's Gym) and the 4 main Just Dance titles - it's not going to replace gym equipment, but don't let anyone tell you it doesn't raise your heart rate! After a good session with Just Dance, I look like a short, sweaty beetroot! I'm very much stay-at-home but combined with walking, general housework, dumbbells and the exercise bike, it's really made a difference to me.
Look on eBay for a second hand wii and balance board, there's a few good value listings out there.

The Fit part is not accurate.

Wii Fun would be ok.

It's not a serious exercise tool but it is good for fun with the kids, and a good weight recording thing.

Sit ups and push ups jogging on the spot all better than the Wii in terms of exercise.

I think you can get them second hand for £40 or so now, so it's not a huge investment for a bit of family fun.

The dance games are IMO better exercise. But you can get that from the DVD's already suggested for less money.

I used it in the beginning of my weight loss journey. I haven't played it since before I started the 30 Day Shred which is a month and a half ago. It definitely adds variety. You might not get fantastic results, but it is exercise that is out of the norm of your daily routine. Any type or amount of exercise is good. I enjoyed it. I would do the free runs on my treadmill. If you do get it, make sure you get the Wii Fit Plus (not the Wii Fit)... The plus actually tells you how many calories you burn (and from researching the accuracy of the calories burned on the Wii Fit Plus vs an HRM, the Wii Fit Plus gives a lower number than the HRM which means you won't miss calculate... it definitely knows due to the balance board if you are putting forth the effort). The plus version also has more "games" or "workout" so that it takes you longer to get board. One of my favorites that is on the Plus that is not on the original is the bicycle ride. There is also a free website online that has different workout routines that you can follow based upon what you are looking for in your workout. ( this is the website: http://www.wiifitroutine.com/) I understand having young kids at home. I have two young boys (3 yrs and 21 months). It's difficult to fit in a good workout with young ones around.

I want one or kinect but don't want to part with the money so I do youtube on TV. Tons of free exercise videos on youtube, just that the game part seems so cool!

Anything that gets you motivated and moving works.

i love my Wii Fit and I recently bought Wii Zumba I think it is worth the money