buying a wii, what's best?

DJJW
DJJW Posts: 519 Member
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok everyone, I've seen you all logging in hours of video game exercise. I want to know what you like and dislike about all of the wii's different games. Yes balance board, no balance board. what games. This is my only one big spending of the year so lets not use pricing as an issue on this. Love to hear what you all say.
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  • cricketannie
    cricketannie Posts: 184 Member
    I got a wii for christmas and I LOVE it. I have Wii Sport, and WII Fit w/balance board. The Wii Fit has options of creating your own workout and it leads you through the different exercises. I use it for yoga and aerobic workouts when I can't make it to the yoga studio or out for a jog/walk. It's a lot of fun!
    I don't know that I get as good of a workout as when I go to a class or out for a jog, but it is a whole lot better than sitting on the couch watching TV. :)
  • jvkh127
    jvkh127 Posts: 261 Member
    I have the Wii Fit Plus. Has all sorts of fun exercises and yoga. It has the ability to make a program so you dont have long pauses between exercises too. I also have Just Dance 3. That is fun also. That goes for $29.99 in Best Buy so thats not too bad. Those are the only exercise games I have but they both give you a good workout for fat burning that is. I still do some weight training on the side to make up for the lack of that in the games.
    Good Luck!
  • helloburger
    helloburger Posts: 243 Member
    The wii biggest loser game with the American tv hosts is the game good to move on from after wii fit
  • ChanyRae
    ChanyRae Posts: 112
    I have Wii Fit Plus and really enjoy it. Especially the yoga and strength exercises. There are cardio parts as well but I didnt find they were challenging me as hard as I would like, and seems to take alot of time to burn significant amount of calories.

    I bought the Wii Sports Active2 and love it! It comes with an arm band to track your heart rate, leg strap to track your motion, and resistance bands. You can use it with the Wii board or without. You can either do set programs.....3 or 9 week challenges with your "trainer"....which have you work out 3-4 times a week for 20-30 mins. Or you can pre set your own workouts, and choose what kind (upper body, lower body, cardio, etc), and length of workout.
    You can also choose your fitness and intensity level which is awesome. I highly recommend it for a Wii fitness choice :)
  • Rubyinthesand2012
    Rubyinthesand2012 Posts: 92
    I have the original Wii Fit and EA Active....both of which i love am desperate to get Zumba for the wii too .
    I used the EA Active before i got the balance board. I use the board to weigh too its pretty acurate.
  • kmcka637
    kmcka637 Posts: 13 Member
    EA ACTIVE 2. Best thing ever!! Over 90 exercises with 3 different fitness levels. Puts you on a 9 week program and comes with a HRM to track calories more efficiently. If you have a Wii fit board, it incorporates it as well. It's awesome!
  • kmcka637
    kmcka637 Posts: 13 Member
    EA ACTIVE 2. Best thing ever!! Over 90 exercises with 3 different fitness levels. Puts you on a 9 week program and comes with a HRM to track calories more efficiently. If you have a Wii fit board, it incorporates it as well. It's awesome!
  • Tams1408
    Tams1408 Posts: 13
    We have WII Fit Plus. I love it. I like the step aerobics and the super hula hoop. You wouldn't think that pretending to hula hoop would be a work out, but it actually is. Or, at least, I feel it when I'm done. lol
  • rebeckapitman
    rebeckapitman Posts: 8
    Zumba for the wii! It depends whether you are easily self conscious and what exercise you would rather do. If you like dancing and having fun whilst working out then Zumba might be your answer! I personally hate going to the gym and going running and tbh i now actually look forward to putting it on. Hope this helps x
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Bump! looking for more ideas ......

    I only have 1 fitness game so far. Walk it Out! ...... OK it will not burn big calories, but it's mindless and it's ADDICTIVE. You only need a remote & nunchuck. Can be used with board or mat too, but remote/nunchuck is popular choice.

    Good:
    1. 120 songs (you have to earn these) with several different playlists. Not the original artists (a few are).
    2. $20 relatively cheap
    3. You can increase intensity - pick all fast songs, use a rebounder, others use a treadmill, I'm still new ..... will figure this stuff out eventually

    Bad:
    1. Directions are really poor. Look for "Discussion Threads" on Amazon or Sparkpeople for information on how to play
    2. Graphics are super basic .... gamers will hate this
    3. No Walk it Out! 2 ..... need more
  • mistresseeyore
    mistresseeyore Posts: 717 Member
    I love my Wii Fit Plus (comes with Balance board purchase), EA Active 2, and still learning Zumba.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    The "Just Dance" series. Gets you moving, and his hilarious.
  • Iceskatefanrn
    Iceskatefanrn Posts: 489 Member
    Great question - I've got Wii Zumba but haven't used it much - will read this post for motivation, lol!
  • parkygirl
    parkygirl Posts: 37 Member
    If you haven't bought a Wii yet, you should take a look at the xbox kinect. I just got one for xmas and LOVE it. It really gets the blood pumping.
  • NicolioRussell
    NicolioRussell Posts: 273
    Zumba all the way! Wii Fit is not a good workout at all. It takes forever to really get anything out of it. Also, The Biggest Loser is a great one, too.
  • SarahBrown1979
    SarahBrown1979 Posts: 229 Member
    We have WII Fit Plus. I love it. I like the step aerobics and the super hula hoop. You wouldn't think that pretending to hula hoop would be a work out, but it actually is. Or, at least, I feel it when I'm done. lol


    ^^^THIS^^^^^ also has yoga and other exercises, I agree on the hula hoop, ur sides and legs will feel the burn! Also we got the biggest loser for the Wii and it kinda feels like Julian and Bob are there with u! On another note I want to get the Zumba for the wii but I think it might be pricey!

    I only use these when I don't get to the gym to work out .
  • Sunshine_Girlie
    Sunshine_Girlie Posts: 618 Member
    I recently have starting playing Wii sports. I really enjoy the boxing one. I get really involved in it and even use my mini trampoline. I really want to get Zumba.
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    My only exercise is with my Wii & walking/running outside, as I don't have a gym membership.

    The Wii games I have are:
    Wii Sports (original with my system)--I do tennis & boxing on it
    Wii Fit Plus with balance board
    Wii EA Active 2
    Wii Zumba (just got it for Christmas & have only done it once)
    Wii Just Dance 2
  • Alicja_W
    Alicja_W Posts: 169
    i dont really like wii :ohwell: i prefer kinect, that my dad just got me for my birthday :bigsmile: anyway, i really think that kinect is much better as you dont need to have anything in your hands, and you need to move all your body not just hands :wink: in your place i would really think more of kinect, but its your decision :flowerforyou:
  • Xenopus
    Xenopus Posts: 13 Member
    I found Wii Fit good for gentle workouts but the EA Sports Active is a more complete program and gives a challenging workout. EA Sports active 2 is great. You can get it really cheap from some online sites.
  • sierrafielding
    sierrafielding Posts: 1
    X Box Kinect! With the Wii, you are only tracking your hand movement... With the Kinect, you are forced to use more of your body and the motion tracker is much more accurate! Also, the games are better!
  • PrincessLou71186
    PrincessLou71186 Posts: 741 Member
    I love my Wii.

    I use Wii Fit, Zumba and Just Dance 2 (I have the first but the second gives you more work out option, not sure about 3).

    I use it 3-5 times a week but only do the weigh-in once a week.

    Wouldn't be without it.

    (The balance board is also great for weighing cases, lol.)
  • LaLa150
    LaLa150 Posts: 14 Member
    I absolutely love Wii Zumba and it DEFINITELY will burn some calories!! Dancing doesn't feel like real exercise to me, so that's why I like Zumba. Lol. Wii Fit Plus is pretty good for low intensity exercise. I'm looking forward to getting Just Dance 3. :bigsmile:
  • Alicja_W
    Alicja_W Posts: 169
    X Box Kinect! With the Wii, you are only tracking your hand movement... With the Kinect, you are forced to use more of your body and the motion tracker is much more accurate! Also, the games are better!

    agreed ! agreed ! agreed ! :love:
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    i dont really like wii :ohwell: i prefer kinect, that my dad just got me for my birthday :bigsmile: anyway, i really think that kinect is much better as you dont need to have anything in your hands, and you need to move all your body not just hands :wink: in your place i would really think more of kinect, but its your decision :flowerforyou:
    You don't have to move anything with either the Wii or the Kinect. If you want to get a workout, most Wii games involve full body movement. You could cheat, and only move the controller with your arms, but why would you?
  • Alicja_W
    Alicja_W Posts: 169
    i dont really like wii :ohwell: i prefer kinect, that my dad just got me for my birthday :bigsmile: anyway, i really think that kinect is much better as you dont need to have anything in your hands, and you need to move all your body not just hands :wink: in your place i would really think more of kinect, but its your decision :flowerforyou:
    You don't have to move anything with either the Wii or the Kinect. If you want to get a workout, most Wii games involve full body movement. You could cheat, and only move the controller with your arms, but why would you?

    kinect is still more accurate as it sees all your body movement not just hands, and games are much, much better i know that for shure, one of my best friend has wii, the other has kinect, wii games are much more simpler, so i chosen kinect for myself
  • Xenopus
    Xenopus Posts: 13 Member
    X Box Kinect! With the Wii, you are only tracking your hand movement... With the Kinect, you are forced to use more of your body and the motion tracker is much more accurate! Also, the games are better!

    agreed ! agreed ! agreed ! :love:

    EA Sports Active 2 for Wii puts a sensor on your leg...
  • Xenopus
    Xenopus Posts: 13 Member
    X Box Kinect! With the Wii, you are only tracking your hand movement... With the Kinect, you are forced to use more of your body and the motion tracker is much more accurate! Also, the games are better!

    agreed ! agreed ! agreed ! :love:

    EA Sports Active 2 for Wii puts a sensor on your leg...
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    i dont really like wii :ohwell: i prefer kinect, that my dad just got me for my birthday :bigsmile: anyway, i really think that kinect is much better as you dont need to have anything in your hands, and you need to move all your body not just hands :wink: in your place i would really think more of kinect, but its your decision :flowerforyou:
    You don't have to move anything with either the Wii or the Kinect. If you want to get a workout, most Wii games involve full body movement. You could cheat, and only move the controller with your arms, but why would you?
    kinect is still more accurate as it sees all your body movement not just hands, and games are much, much better i know that for shure, one of my best friend has wii, the other has kinect, wii games are much more simpler, so i chosen kinect for myself
    If you're interested in getting a high score for your movements, sure, go for the Kinect and the much higher price tag.

    If you're interested in a less expensive option, you can get as much exercise from a Wii.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I have had my Wii for almost a year, and it basically became an expensive set of scales. That being said, it's the best set of scales ever! :) I definitely do not like Wii Fit or Wii Fit Plus, and I definitely do not find the Mii characters enjoyable or inspiring -- neither does my daughter. If you like to dance, you will probably enjoy the Just Dance series, but I don't think they're very accurate. I prefer following along with a real person, so that's probably why the Wii isn't working for me.
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