Wii Fit

Ashes51113
Ashes51113 Posts: 14
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
So, I am a home body. Any exercise I can do while home is great for me. I recently found my Wii Fit board (that was shoved under the couch). What is your opinion on using it as a form of exercise?

I have the Wii Fit Plus, so I can make my own work out plan based on what my target areas are. In the morning I did that for 40 minutes and at night I just played for the fun of it. I'd love to hear your opinions.

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  • MamaGoos
    MamaGoos Posts: 25 Member
    I think it provides a great work out. It's fun and sometimes challenging and my kids like to get in on it.
  • swimmchick87
    swimmchick87 Posts: 458 Member
    My parents have it so I tried while visiting them for the holidays. I personally hated it, but if you like it go for it! The exercises are very short so I spent a lot of time just standing there picking the next exercise. I also burned very few calories even after spending 45 minutes on it- I literally could have burned four times as much at the gym. However, of course it is better than nothing- any exercise is good exercise! If you're looking for something that's a better workout, I would highly recommend the wii EA active games. You can create your own workouts so if you need to start slow it will work around your needs.
  • Tiffaney82690
    Tiffaney82690 Posts: 99
    I have used it as well :) its fun and actually gives a nice work out

    I lost my first 7 pounds playing just dance for wii an hour a day lol
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    I lost the first 40 pounds using it. It's been a while but i plan on using it again. I did mostly kickboxing and cardio.
  • oh_mg
    oh_mg Posts: 35 Member
    I started at 345 lbs. and my first weight loss goal was to lose enough weight that I could use the Wii Fit (the max capacity is 330 lbs.). Between that and walking, I lost my first 50 lbs. in no time! Some of the exercises are more challenging/better calorie burners than others, but all in all, I think it's great. I still use it from time to time when the weather isn't great for outdoor exercising. My favorite activities are Skateboarding, Rhythm Boxing, and the Rhythm Parade!
  • luvmybaby333
    luvmybaby333 Posts: 241
    I use it almost every day. :smile:

    I"m pretty overweight and out of shape... So I end up burning about 200 calories for 30 minutes of activity. (Depending on which activities I choose, of course.) My daily routine tends to involve rhythm boxing, super hula hoop, advanced step, and the parade thingy. It gets me moving, so I have nothing but great things to say about it.
  • almaster666
    almaster666 Posts: 52 Member
    It's probably more fun; but nothing can replace real cardio and endurance that you get from the treadmill or better yet; running outside.

    Here's something that you can also do from home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YnqibvUD14
  • bobbin1
    bobbin1 Posts: 60
    I actually like the wii fit and think any kind of exercise you do is better than none. I also have the zumba for wii and love it. You really get a good work out with it and it is fun.
  • threasarenee
    threasarenee Posts: 78 Member
    I like my Wii fit Plus especially the hula hoops, but I LOVE the Just Dance for the Wii. Dont know how much they really burn, but they are FUN and do burn calories!
  • Ashes51113
    Ashes51113 Posts: 14
    Thankfully on my Wii if you make your fitness plan and choose your target areas there's not much standing around while choosing what to do next. If there was I'd get bored and end up just running up and down stairs (which I do occationally anyways). :smile:
  • fitacct
    fitacct Posts: 242 Member
    I LOVE my Wii Fit Plus! Honestly, it helped motivate me to start exercising after being told by my doc that I needed to bring down my cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The Wii Fit programs make exercising fun! I've not been able to use mine for awhile now due to an injury and I really miss it (I've been using a recumbent stationary bike instead).
  • DataBased
    DataBased Posts: 513 Member
    I like my Wii Fit Plus - I think for toning, Yoga is a great activity and, even though it's hard to watch the screen and hold the pose at the same time, it's the only "trainer" I can afford right now. For cardio, the Hubs and I love playing tennis in the Wii Sports game. We adore Tiger Woods PGA 12 also. We played that for 3 hours while doing laundry today, and the time just flew.

    That said, cleaning house vigorously for 40 minutes burns more calories. It has to be done so it's a nice reward to get exercise credit for cleaning, but the Wii is more fun. :-)
  • luvmybaby333
    luvmybaby333 Posts: 241
    It's probably more fun; but nothing can replace real cardio and endurance that you get from the treadmill or better yet; running outside.

    Here's something that you can also do from home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YnqibvUD14

    Actually, at this point it isn't a barrel of giggles. I'm not getting on it because it's a blast. In fact, I absolutely *hate* Super Hula Hoop, but I know it is a workout for >me<, so I force myself to do it. Running outside is fine for people who are at that level of fitness. But cardio is cardio. If it makes you sweat and shortens your breath, then it is effective. For healthier people, the Wii Fit Plus won't accomplish that. Of course, those people probably aren't the types of individuals who would seek to use the Wii Fit as a serious source of exercise. But there are many others than do.
  • modgirlrachel
    modgirlrachel Posts: 44 Member
    I think it's really fun, and it can be hard too! It's good for people who aren't confident in exercising yet or don't want to go outside or to a gym. Eventually you'll have to add in some other exercise but it's fine for now. My mum loves hers :)
  • Ashes51113
    Ashes51113 Posts: 14
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    It's probably more fun; but nothing can replace real cardio and endurance that you get from the treadmill or better yet; running outside.

    Here's something that you can also do from home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YnqibvUD14

    Actually, at this point it isn't a barrel of giggles. I'm not getting on it because it's a blast. In fact, I absolutely *hate* Super Hula Hoop, but I know it is a workout for >me<, so I force myself to do it. Running outside is fine for people who are at that level of fitness. But cardio is cardio. If it makes you sweat and shortens your breath, then it is effective. For healthier people, the Wii Fit Plus won't accomplish that. Of course, those people probably aren't the types of individuals who would seek to use the Wii Fit as a serious source of exercise. But there are many others than do.

    Super Hula Hoop kicks my butt! The only running I can do is the jogging in place on the Wii at this point. Running outside is too much for me and walking doesn't do anything for me. The Wii's daily routine I have makes me feel accomplished exercise-wise. I work up a sweat and can feel my heart pumping.
  • reneeileen
    reneeileen Posts: 455 Member
    Wii Fit was what got me moving in the beginning. I didn't lose much weight because I wasn't really watching my diet but it was an important first step that got me comfortable moving on to more challenging work outs. If you have Netflix you can also set up Netflix streaming on your Wii and stream work out dvds too. That was another great tool for me in the beginning too.
  • almaster666
    almaster666 Posts: 52 Member
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  • almaster666
    almaster666 Posts: 52 Member
    It's probably more fun; but nothing can replace real cardio and endurance that you get from the treadmill or better yet; running outside.

    Here's something that you can also do from home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YnqibvUD14

    Actually, at this point it isn't a barrel of giggles. I'm not getting on it because it's a blast. In fact, I absolutely *hate* Super Hula Hoop, but I know it is a workout for >me<, so I force myself to do it. Running outside is fine for people who are at that level of fitness. But cardio is cardio. If it makes you sweat and shortens your breath, then it is effective. For healthier people, the Wii Fit Plus won't accomplish that. Of course, those people probably aren't the types of individuals who would seek to use the Wii Fit as a serious source of exercise. But there are many others than do.

    I'll agree with that. The most important thing is to break a sweat everyday and for a decent amount of time.
    What I was getting at is that there are no shortcuts... At some point, you gotta start hitting cardio hard. I personally hate running outside but I know it's the only way that I'll burn large amounts of calories/fat.
  • xSophia19
    xSophia19 Posts: 1,536 Member
    Its good when you first get the game! It awsome to unlock the different levels on most of the activities, but then it gets soooo boring! Well i find it boring anyway - but thats just me! I only like jogging, and the hula hooping on there! Zumba is by far the best fitness game out for the wii! Super awsome workout =D
  • PrincessLou71186
    PrincessLou71186 Posts: 741 Member
    I love it.

    It's great when I have friends round too, we all have a giggle watching each other.
  • kruger07
    kruger07 Posts: 3
    I LOVE my Wii Fit plus. I just started using mine again as well I found it (well lets just say not where it needed to be ha ha) I do up to 1 hour on mine and I have found I feel better and since it is sooooo cold right now in Wisconsin working out in my house sounds pretty darn good...... good luck I hope it helps.
  • michellemaeb
    michellemaeb Posts: 81 Member
    I have bad posture, weak back, and back problems. Sometimes I strain my back and it takes a long time to heal, and really hinders my workouts in the gym :(

    The Wii Fit Yoga has been a real life saver, I try to do the yoga everyday to eliminate pain, promote better posture and strengthen my back.
  • DeenieWeenie
    DeenieWeenie Posts: 149 Member
    I love my first 50 pounds using the wii fit plus! I then graduated to buying an Elliptical, Treadmill and sauna! :) Go for it! I personally love the boxing, step and hula hoop!

    *edited to add* I also have Wii Zumba and Country Dance which I love!
  • witheredorchid
    witheredorchid Posts: 164 Member
    I have one...including the Biggest Loser game, a few dance ones and I never use :( I play the dance games occastionally but I never use anything with the board anymore. it's a great workout ithough and my motto is any exercise is good excercise.
  • Chrissieneave
    Chrissieneave Posts: 99 Member
    Thanks to my Fiance, buying me Wii Fit Plus for Xmas a couple of years back, i started losing weight :) - i think its fantastic way of getting exercise, and its fun too :)
  • AngelaChase84
    AngelaChase84 Posts: 23
    I have one and don't use it often (simply because I'm not dedicated!) but I know if you choose the right program for your body you can definitely get a good workout!!
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