I consider myself a healthy person and I am always trying to look for products that help me get into shape without getting bored and allow me to continue growing in my search for optimum health. At the beginning of each year you can always count on seeing commercials for companies like Jenny Craig, Special K and Bally Fitness. This year, you can also catch a commercial for Nintendo Wii Fitness. This product is a new innovation in getting you and your whole family fit.
I bet when Nintendo Wii first introduced their product, they never thought that they would be marketing fitness. Let’s face it; we see many fitness promotion programs out there that talk about getting kids off the couch and away from video games in order to prevent childhood obesity. Technology is helping us advance in all ways; why not let it help you improve your health and fitness?
Nintendo Wii has been out for a few years and if you haven’t taken the time to get into it or feel like you have outgrown video games, maybe it’s time you take a second look. I was pretty skeptical at first about getting fit with a video game in your living room but if you think about it, it’s no different than popping in a fitness DVD and getting fit in front of the tube. After all, this is how I work out. If you are interested in trying the Nintendo Wii, here are some sophisticated games that can help you get in shape, track your fitness goals, and keep you motivated:
Wii Fit Plus – This game is inexpensive and gives you a huge variety of workouts from Pilates, to kung fu, to skateboard arena. The great thing is that everyone in your family can work out with this game because it appeals to all ages and all fitness levels.
EA Sports Active – This game gets high ratings from most of its users. With EA Sports you have a personal trainer and several workouts from a six week challenge to abdominal workouts. Play a variety of sports to keep you from getting bored. There is even an integrated nutrition book to help you stay on track with your weight loss goals.
Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout – This game also has great ratings and claims to “kick your butt and get you sweating,” which is great considering you don’t have to leave your home. This is one of my challenges when working out at home. I always worry if I am getting a sufficient cardio workout without running or walking outside.
Your Shape by UBI Soft – This game features Jennifer McCarthy and uses a web cam to track and detect your movements helping you get an accurate work out every time. The workouts are personalized and focused on you.
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Hi, I think these games are a great thing I am a personal trainer notice that they get some people who normally would not exercise to get in shape Good Article Thanks
Hi Bill,
Thank you for taking the time to read the blog and then post a comment. I was skeptical about the Wii but then I saw how great the games were and the guidance they give you. I realized it might be pretty effective after all. It’s a good point you mentioned about getting people who usually don’t exercise to get up and become motivated to do some activity.
Cheers! Melissa