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Getting a Wii for Christmas!

SheriG9
SheriG9 Posts: 62
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
What should I look for? What games have you found helpful in losing weight? So excited!
Sheri

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  • kassandra81
    kassandra81 Posts: 176
    I know that a lot of people have had lots of luck using their wii to lose weight. I'm not one of them. I bought the wii fit, a few dance games, and other workout types of games. For me, it wasn't enough. It 'can' give you some cardio but I needed more. I think it's more for fun that anything else. We had the Michael Jackson experience, lol. That was FUN! However, a friend of mine's mom lost 25lbs using her wii and counting calories, so it CAN be done.

    All the best to you :)
  • Bonita_Lynne_58
    Bonita_Lynne_58 Posts: 2,794 Member
    I'm interested to see the replies to this. I have a wii and would love to find some things to make better use of it.
  • BlessedHeart
    BlessedHeart Posts: 249 Member
    I love and recommend the Just Dance games!
  • auntied
    auntied Posts: 113 Member
    I LOVE mine... Use it everyday. I have the Wii Fit and just got ExerBeat What a woot!
  • kirstyfromscotland
    kirstyfromscotland Posts: 555 Member
    the wii fit plus, your shape, my fitness coach, zumba and just dance i have these n love them, there is a new just dance out soon number 3. Look on ebay they have some good deals on the games.x
  • Jross65
    Jross65 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm interested to see the replies to this. I have a wii and would love to find some things to make better use of it.



    Bumping because of this LOL
  • jrditt
    jrditt Posts: 239 Member
    I bought just dance 2 and do it everyday and it has really accelerated my weight loss.
  • Aegelis
    Aegelis Posts: 237 Member
    I like Wii Fit Plus, it has a very accurate scale (as long as you have it on a hard surface or board instead of carpet), some good yoga and strength training, but I use the jogging more than anything. I don't like going outside in the winter so it's perfect for an indoor ten minute run when there's ice outside.
  • brimir
    brimir Posts: 72
    I love and recommend the Just Dance games!

    Me too! they are a lot of fun and time passes fast but if you work hard at it you burn a lot of calories! and have a good laugh! haha
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I use EA Active 2 for the Wii. It helped me with my cardio and strength for 9 months. I've now outgrown the strength exercises, but use a custom-made cardio routine from time to time. I high recommend it.
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    i have wii fit plus, but i dont use it much ;/ i do like the Free Step... set it for 30-60 minutes and switch the tv input and watch tv while im exercising.. ive been looking into getting zumba but kinda having a hard time working it into the budget. ill also be interested in others suggestions
  • shakybabe
    shakybabe Posts: 1,578 Member
    I love my Wii I've been using it as gentle physio for years with just Wii Fit (the original one) and slowly built up how much I can do, now also have Wii Fit Plus, Exerbeat and EA sports, hoping to get a boxing game next for xmas with the boxing gloves accessory, as I find that gives me a really good workout from sitting.

    The Biggest Loser is meant to be good game too, though I couldn't adapt enough of it for my needs so gave it to a friend who is enjoying it. My sister-in-law has the Zumba and Dance games too. we're all hooked... lol!
  • ScarletFyre
    ScarletFyre Posts: 754 Member
    i have the wii fit, and i use that as supplimental work out - i'd never give up my gym membership to use it exclusively. I suspect you'd get a better work out with the Jillian Michaels' programs.

    Not that i am saying i dont like wii fit - i LOVE it! I went through withdrawl when lost my power cord and couldn't use it! I find that if i am bored, instead of putting on the TV i tend to hop on the Wii Fit. :-)

    hope that helps!!

    Suzi
  • ONE03
    ONE03 Posts: 125 Member
    i think a lot of the sports type games on there are a lot of fun. personally, it's just not intensive enough for me exercise-wise, but it's better than sitting there playing farmville :laugh:, which i do. :blushing:
  • SheriG9
    SheriG9 Posts: 62
    Thanks for the replies! Wii fit plus it is, with maybe a Dance game on the side. Does bowling come on each Wii? My older kids enjoy bowling at their friends house.

    Sheri
  • HarlCarl
    HarlCarl Posts: 266 Member
    Bowling is on a separate Sports disc, I had a lot of fun with that one. High score = 280
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