Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Wii Fit


I personally do not like yoga or aerobics or anything like that, but fortunately for me, there is the WII FIT! Wii fit is a video game created by Nitendo for the Wii console. This game uses a Wii Balance board. When you stand on it, it could calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) as long as you know your height, and you could play dozens of different games and exercises. There are yoga poses, strength training like push-ups, aerobics, and balance games. There are also balance tests to see how balanced on both sides you are.


Wii Fit has many yoga poses. There is a virtual trainer on the screen and you follow what he/she does on the board. The same thing goes to the strength training. For aerobics, there are games like hula hoop and jogging that help increase your heart rate. The last category are the balance games, which includes activities like tightrope walking to practice controlling your balance. To make you want to always play this game, along the way, you unlock new games and levels. You can also set your own goal of how much weight you want to lose in a certain period of time. Wii fit also gives you a Tip/Fact of the Day on living a healthy lifestyle.


I sadly have to say, I do not have a Wii fit. I have always wanted one, but my mom wouldn't let me buy one until the price starts lowering. How do I know so much about it? I've always gone to my friends' houses to play, and I absolutely LOVE it. In some games, it is very tiring, almost as exhausting as playing real sports! My favourite is the Long-distance running in the Aerobics section. You put the Wii control in your pocket and you simply jog for a very long route. Your goal is not to be fast, but to keep a steady pace. I think this game helps me improve my stamina so when I am running laps, it is easier.


The only thing I do not like about the Wii fit is that in the Yoga and Strength-Training section, they are all the same with just a routine and a trainer, which makes it slightly boring. I think it would be more fun if there were also some games for the category like in the aerobics section. However, I'd give this game a 4.5/5 and would recommend it to everyone.

Have fun playing the Wii Fit!!

Oh by the way, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!