Get Fit With Wii
Wii Want to Exercise
So can you really get a good workout and get fit with Wii Fit? Well
video
games
have come a long way since the introduction of Atari.
For
those of you old enough to remember, the game pong was all the rage and
seemed new age.
Back then it seemed to move so fast but now
we just laugh at how slow and basic the graphics were.
Now
the video games are interactive and can actually make you sweat trying
to beat the level or finish that song.
From playing guitar to
shadow boxing to getting a hole in one, video
games have now become a great way to have quality family time and burn
calories.
The Nintendo Wii has taken this even a step further with their Wii
Fit. This fitness program takes getting interactive to an all
new and sweaty level.
People who have this game console say
that it is the greatest thing and is levels above the old pong
game. This virtual reality fitness is great for the whole
family.
So get ready for some fun, get off the
couch and get interactive with the Wii Fit.
Getting Healthy With Wii Fit
So
exactly how do you get fit with Wii game console? Well, the Wii Fit
is another attachment for the Wii console that looks like a
flat board.
The board
is what makes you interactive with the fitness
program. Using this board, you can do a variety of exercises,
get sweaty, burn calories, lose weight and get fit with Wii.
Of course there is a cost involved. But almost any exercise
program costs money whether it’s a membership to the gym or a DVD or
your own home exercise equipment.
The Wii Fit board will cost
you around $90 but people are grabbing this up by storm.
Although this may seem like a lot to pay for a simple attachment, the
benefits are numerous.
You not only will get in shape and
lose weight, you will be able to spend lots of quality time as a family
as you all try this out.
This board works for people of all sizes and can hold up to
330
pounds.
So regardless of if you are already thin and just
staying in shape or you are larger in size, this game board is the
perfect way to enjoy the virtual technology and get fit.
Wii Fit Exercise
The Wii Fit uses several fun exercises to help get people in shape.
There
is the Ski Jump which simulates the Olympic ski runs. With
this exercise, you will use the board to ski and jump.
This
one fitness exercise will have you squatting to get ready for the jump
and then standing up to make the jump.
This up and down
motion using the larger leg muscles is a great work out and you can
feel like an Olympian while losing weight.
Other
exercise games include complete interactive cardio and
strengthening exercises.
Games like EA Sports Active, Gold’s
Gym Cardio Workout and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum are sure to
get your blood pumping and burning calories fast.
These games
have lots of different exercises like jogging, boxing and
more.
You can even purchase even more accessories like the
Wii Riiser Aerobic Step, Wii Fit weights, mats and more. There are
endless ways to get fit with Wii Fit.
Wii Fit should not replace some of your other scheduled
exercises. Although this will give you a good workout, it may
not be as intense as getting on the actual treadmill or elliptical
machine.
So don’t quit the gym or your other workout
routines. Instead, add a few times of Wii Fit to keep your
exercise routine exciting and challenging.
This is not the only way to have fun while burning calories. In addition to
get fit with Wii, try these activities.
Additional Articles
Water
Aerobic Exercises
For yet another fun exercise, give water aerobics a try. Water aerobics are a great cardio workout with almost no strain on your
joints.
Circuit
Training
Mix up your cardio and strength training with these example circuit
training workouts. Combining these two types of exercises into one workout is the perfect
way to burn calories and save some time.
Warming
Up Before Exercise
Make sure you are ready for your workout by doing a warm up
first. Warming up your muscles will help prevent injuries during your workout.