Have a Nintendo Wii? Please Help!

destiny637
destiny637 Posts: 79
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All!

I have a Nintendo Wii that is sitting here collecting dust (boo!). I need to know what great work out games you recommend. I do not have the Wii Fit -- do you think I need it to fully utilize the Wii? Im really hoping to not have to purchase the Wii Fit and just purchase some cool, fun work out games.

I know I can always count on the awesome MFPeeps for advice. Thanks in advance. Have a blessed and happy day!
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  • hkrosez
    hkrosez Posts: 53
    I really do LOVE Wii Fit, but Wii Sports Resort is also really fun. Any of the sports ones give a decent workout if you do it long enough. Wii Fit really is worth the money though, I love it.
  • 4vhughes
    4vhughes Posts: 26 Member
    I just got EA Active 2 for Wii at Target for $10 this weekend! LOVE!!!! It came with a heart rate monitor and 3 resistance bands. There are tons of 'trainer' designed programs or you can create your own. And you don't have to have the Wii Fit to use it. Did I mention LOVE!
  • kthom
    kthom Posts: 175
    Wii Active is good. I have heard Zumba is good but don't have it. I have Jillian Michaels but it needs Wii Fit. You should utilize your wii, the sports games are a good workout too. have fun!
  • beginswithb
    beginswithb Posts: 132
    Wii Sports are fun and can burn some calories. The boxing, for example, can burn some if you use the correct form and control. A friend has a Wii game with racquetball and she swears it's an intense workout too. I have a Wii Fit and I know there are mixed studies about it but I love using it. If you're ever able to purchase one, I'd say go for it! Ooh, and Just Dance 2 is fun for burning calories. (Sorry, I'm all over the place today!)
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    I have the Wii Fit plus and I love it (as do my kids). I've talked to a few people who have the Biggest loser, Golds Gym & Zumba for the Wii and they really like all of them. I don't think any of those games require the board, but I'm not 100% on that....
  • ktmccorkell
    ktmccorkell Posts: 79 Member
    Just Dance 2 is great also!
  • CraigIW
    CraigIW Posts: 176
    I have to say, Wii fit is pretty worth ot. You can get the board and game together new for around £60.

    If you really don't want to get the board, I have heard good things about EA Sports Active - More Workouts. Note, the actual EA Sports Active is supposedly not good, but the More Workouts is supposeed to be good.

    Maybe check your local cash converters or Game for a second-hand board?
  • idiocracy
    idiocracy Posts: 275 Member
    Wii EA Sports Active is much better than Wii fit and you have the option of playing it with or without the balance board. This is what I have http://www.walmart.com/ip/EA-Sports-Active-Wii/10924355 . I also have the Wii Fit, but that one is a lot more for fun, but the EA Sports active will really make you exercise. To this one there is an addition with a heart rate monitor.
  • CountryDevil
    CountryDevil Posts: 819 Member
    We have the Wii fit and love it. My son and I have competitions on how can get the best times on some of the activities. Trying to keep up with an 11 yr old with tons of energy is a workout in itself.
  • CorrieV1976
    CorrieV1976 Posts: 320 Member
    I have Wii fit plus and I use it most of them time but I also love Zumba on Wii - Just Dance 2 - Biggest Loser (that one is tough - for me anyway)
  • Cmccracken1
    Cmccracken1 Posts: 326 Member
    the zumba game is fun... and makes me sweat like crazy.
  • TxAngel79
    TxAngel79 Posts: 318 Member
    Just Dance 2 is AWESOME! It even has a Just Sweat program! I do that alot, especially when I can't get to the gym!
  • howmyworldruns
    howmyworldruns Posts: 17
    Wii Sports (I think it's called) comes with Boxing and there's a training section that has more boxing workouts as well.
  • meli_medina
    meli_medina Posts: 594 Member
    Wii Fit Plus is great, but I use it more for the goal-setting aspects than the workout anymore. I also have Dance Dance Revolution 2... it even has a fitness mode so you can work out for X amount of minutes or X amount of calories (I always use the minutes function). I'm getting ready to give Zumba Party a try, as well. I've looked at EA Active several times... should've went to Target last week and got it for $10.
  • SpectacuLaura
    SpectacuLaura Posts: 144 Member
    Wii Fit is way worth it to buy. It's a great home workout and it's sooo much fun!
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    Just Dance 2 is great also!

    Just. Dance. 2! (actually any of them).

    You won't even realize you're exercising, and you'll be soaked in sweat. I PROMISE!

    I also have the Wii Fit Plus, Wii Sports and Wii Resort, which are all fun and a pretty good low intensity workout (for most of the games on them, not all).
  • Tabby1980
    Tabby1980 Posts: 75 Member
    Just Dance is a fantastic workout not to mention great fun - you can also do a party mode with friends, or the hubby and I like to have a 2 player contest as to who scores the highest :D
  • Lisahandy
    Lisahandy Posts: 12
    I love cycling on Wii Resorts you use the controllers to peddle the bike. I get on my lil trampoline and jog in place ( keeping pace with the race) while peddling my arms. As you play more you earn longer races and it becomes much more challanging and fun.
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    I have the Fit board and love it, BUT I have to say Just Dance and Zumba both make me break into a sweat and are GREAT fun!
  • LynnBirchfield
    LynnBirchfield Posts: 581 Member
    Just Dance is so much fun and really makes you sweat. Good luck. :-)
  • spaztastic13
    spaztastic13 Posts: 229
    I have zumba and just dance for wii they r awesome!!!!
  • rainyday99
    rainyday99 Posts: 27
    Zumba - best ever!! this is a for real work out!! I also have the biggest loser which is also really good and motivating for me. I dont have the dance ones but after reading all these notes i feel like a should buy it!! Thanks everyone :)
  • SamiSamiBoBlammy
    SamiSamiBoBlammy Posts: 868 Member
    Just Dance is a fantastic workout not to mention great fun - you can also do a party mode with friends, or the hubby and I like to have a 2 player contest as to who scores the highest :D

    Hubs and I do that too! Winner gets a back massage (after showering off the sweat, of course)
  • cbuscema
    cbuscema Posts: 4
    Check this website. it gives you some basic calories burned for Wii games
    including ones not using the board.

    http://www.fitsugar.com/Calories-Burned-Playing-Wii-Fit-Games-3013633

    Cheryl
  • joey72talk
    joey72talk Posts: 23 Member
    i can highly recommend the Wii biggest loser..... its a great way to kick start yr exercise programme, you can set it to yr personal preferences & target the arears that you want to tone....

    i used it for two weeks along my fitness pal and lost 5lb!!

    give it a go, you have nothing to lose but the weight :)

    good luck Hun :flowerforyou:
  • Molly_Louise
    Molly_Louise Posts: 503
    Wii Fit is so much fun, the Zumba game is good too. I also recommend Just Dance 2 :)
  • lamlam2468
    lamlam2468 Posts: 837 Member
    Hi,
    My Wii has been collecting dust for the past month, but I plan to restart tomorrow with my diet and exercise. I don't have Wii Fit. I am not a dancer, but I tried Just Dance at a friend's house and quickly realized this is a great way to get some exercise. I also purchased the Zumba for Wii and am hoping to use that shortly, too.
  • Sepheara
    Sepheara Posts: 208 Member
    I have EA Sports Active (1) and woah is it great. I REALLY feel the burn when I go through their exercises.
    I also have (and love) the EA Sports NFL Training Camp, it came with a heart rate monitor like Sports active 2 does.
    It puts you through similar exercises like they do in the fnl training camp (though probably not as intense), I feel pretty sore after I do it also. I like how it mixes up normal exercises by making it feel like part of the game. In fact, since football season is here again, I think it's time to dig it out. it was expensive (I think it runs 100) but if you're a football fan it's probably worth it. (being able to run around with Peyton Manning was worth it to me ;) )
  • coatsie79
    coatsie79 Posts: 187 Member
    I have Wii Fit and Biggest Loser. Wii Fit is fun, but the workouts on the Biggest Loser when you follow your fitness programme are intense and I'm finding they are working for me.
  • beaner1st
    beaner1st Posts: 229 Member
    I love my Wii Fit. We have come a long ways together. :)
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