Anyone use the Nintendo WiiFit as an alternative for workouts?
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10-17-2009, 09:08 AM #1Registered User
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10-17-2009, 09:21 AM #2Registered User
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Hell yeah man. Sometimes I'll just pick up my TV and start benching it...do some squats with it too.Originally Posted by weight-time5min
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10-17-2009, 09:31 AM #3Registered User
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You can't be serious right?!
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10-17-2009, 09:45 AM #4eye R special
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My little cousin calls it the devil's game because it makes you do exercises. But he only sits around playing video games. If it gets you motivated to do something, then that's good. But you can get a much better workout doing various bodyweight exercises.
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10-17-2009, 09:48 AM #5
...as an alternative for working out, sure I can see that. Not if you want to work out though.
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10-17-2009, 09:49 AM #6Stiff knee guy
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We have a Wii room at work on my floor. People can go in there and play it on their breaks and lunches. Based on the physical condition of my coworkers, I would say this is not a good idea.
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10-17-2009, 10:04 AM #7Registered User
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Wii Fit is anything but a workout. With the exception of in-place jogging, nothing lasts for more than 1-4 minutes (and no, there is no Tabata training in it).
As somebody joked, it likely is good for typical Wii players as it does involve getting up off the couch.
It is fun when you do it with kids and family. It would have been a riot in the college drinking days (Oh to have dance dance revolution or the Hula Hoop exercise in Wii fit in my Co-ed dorms...) but not a lot of purpose now.
BTW, with the typical body habitus on this forum, all of our Wii personas will come up looking fat on the monitor. this gets a bit annoying (Just checked, and I last played Feb. 23, 2009 so not a lot of long term enterainment by my experience).
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10-17-2009, 10:26 AM #8Registered User
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Wii fit + drink = a lot of people falling off the wii fit board! Nearly sprained my darn ankle hula hooping after having a few!Originally Posted by Xyphis
But yeah, great for social gaming (goes for most wii games). But for a workout for an average person, well, it just isnt. Maybe if your activity levels are non existant you might get something out of it.
Wii sports boxing on the other hand, that can really get you sweating...[]---[] Equipment Crew Member No. 22
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10-17-2009, 01:23 PM #9Womanlet w/gunzz
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Isn't that what old people do in nursing homes?
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10-17-2009, 05:04 PM #10Bootless Errand
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No brain, no gain.
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10-17-2009, 07:20 PM #11Registered User
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The only thing WiiFit is good for...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_MGPuevQK0
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10-17-2009, 07:21 PM #12Registered User
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Running out to get a wiii...Originally Posted by GatorTom
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10-18-2009, 11:09 AM #13<3 Tea
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Get ripped and bust some moves on the wii board? Actually old persons home...I think I mean wee board.........BA DUM TISH!!!!!!Originally Posted by Emoore
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10-18-2009, 11:06 PM #14Registered User
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the wii boxing and or the running in place is really the only 2 that i know of that actually help you break a sweat.... the rest burn as much as standing up... so no big help there... but some of the games are fun... wii golf...love it... -10 is my best score... wii tennis... its kinda fun...
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10-19-2009, 07:50 AM #15Bootless Errand
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When is the Wii "Heavy Squat and Deadlift" version coming out?
This thread should be fired into the sun.No brain, no gain.
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10-19-2009, 09:02 AM #16Fat Man Little Head
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Here is the REAL low down on Wii Fit
Body Transformation Group.... http://groups.bodybuilding.com/body_transformation
Trying to get back on that horse.....again.
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10-19-2009, 09:19 AM #17eye R special
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Seriously I don't think its really a workout. Considering how the majority of kids today just sit on their butts watching tv and playing video games. I consider it a good tool to get them off their backside. Plus, I've laughed at few times as teenagers have struggled to do pushups on the board. I think the boxing does get you moving better if you get into it. I've seen quite a few kids as well as teenagers play all Wii games just sitting down which is so annoying.
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10-19-2009, 11:55 AM #18Registered User
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I lol'd. "With amazing graphics and engaging gameplay, you'll love leaning side to side"Originally Posted by DJStevieRay
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10-19-2009, 12:09 PM #19Man.. Right when the Wii came out, I had the idea of making WiiLifting.. Even before wii fit or any kind of wii fitness came out.. I typed my idea out and everything too =(Originally Posted by ironwill2008
When is the Wii "Heavy Squat and Deadlift" version coming out?
This thread should be fired into the sun.
I had plans of progression, tips on good form. and using actual weights with the sensor type thing. You score points and get your wiilifter big by lifting the weights lol.. get points and prizes or something.. calculate average calories, maybe have a diet journal
Might be stupid but it would be good for the average person to get into lifting.. It would probably have to be around bodybuilding exercises though
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10-21-2009, 08:18 AM #20Registered User
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Wii Fit
I meant the Wii Fit, either as an alternative, or supplemental (additional) form to use for workouts.
Off course its not meant for serious bodybuilding...but a general "get up off the couch" use is not bad...anything for the sake of improving one's health.
The demographics show that the Wii, itself, is being used for senior citizens, and rehabilatation purposes, and yes for the younger generation to get up and get moving.
Any product or intent, idea to get one going with physical activity is good.
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10-21-2009, 10:45 AM #21Registered User
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I used to buy and sell Wii's and Wii Fits on ebay for profit.
That's my contribution to the thread.
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10-21-2009, 10:54 AM #22livin' the high life
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nice. i did the same a few times between thanksgiving and christmas a couple years ago.Originally Posted by lpsevier
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