Wii Fit -- E For Everyone

Wii Fit, Rated E for Everyone - Some Comic Mischief.

Let's start off by saying that Nintendo doesn't guarantee that Wii fit will help you lose weight. Also, PLEASE don't jump on your Wii fit board. Uh Duh. It'll Ruin your board. Ok. Now that I've gotten that out, I'd like to say I have had a limited experience with Wii Fit. I played the Ski Jump and Hula Hoop Mini Games, and had a RAGINGLY good time. Our group ranged in ages from Mid Fourties to around five. We all played each game, a few times. The Ski jump is a bit tricky and remembering not to hop on the board until the game loads is a bit tricky for younger children, but it just takes a few tries for everyone to get the hang of it. You reach a certain point and you are supposed to extend your legs to make the board feel like you jump. Let me emphasize that you do not actually Jump, you can't let your feet leave the board (the game won't understand what to do... My husband tried this, he failed to extend, because the board didn't sense his pressure anymore) One of the younger kids did fairly well, though I don't think anyone beat my fourteen year old brother in law. We moved on to the Hula hoops, where no one wanted to go first... except for me. I hopped on when the game said I could, listened to the little machine groan at my weight (so we assumed, every time you hop on, no matter who it is, or what their size, it says "OH!" like you're squishing it.) and went for it. I did only 36 hula hoops, but it was my first try, I was quickly beaten by my husband, and then he was beaten by his best friend. Who I couldn't stop laughing at as, despite what the game thinks, could not hula to save his life. No offense to him, but I think of that night every time I feel down, and then I giggle. It was a great party game. I didn't get to experiment with any of the yoga section but I was assured it was great, and efficient. I would enjoy having my own game (as this was owned by a friend of the family)

Please note that playing wii fit will get your heart racing, it definitely has the potential to. I got to sweating quickly. Talk to your kids about the importance of exercise and even activities outside of playing video games. Balance is important in all things. Be sure to consult a doctor before starting a new fitness regiment. Also some parents have found that Wii fit has told their children that they are "obese" please keep in mind that the BMI index is being consulted. If you would like to consult one of these charts, I would recommend Going to Google.com searching for BMI and inserting your children's information as requested. It's important to know about your children's health, as well as your own. If needed consult a doctor regarding your BMI index results. Be Happy, Be Healthy!

<3/Video Game Momma