Wii Fit

Post by **nightwalker** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:03 am

Come on nobody has talk about this yet....

Has anyone bought it yet?? I aint ashamed to say it I need to drop a couple of pounds (30 to be exact

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Im thinking of buying it .

Post by **racketboy** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:57 am

I'm curious if it's effective in weight loss. (I'm very skeptical)
If they could make something that is effective and fun at that price point, I'm in.

Post by **Ivo** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:05 am

racketboy wrote:I'm curious if it's effective in weight loss. (I'm very skeptical)
If they could make something that is effective and fun at that price point, I'm in.

I don't see why it wouldn't be effective in weight loss. All you need is a phone book to do aerobic "step" exercises afterall

(although, I'm sure Reebok will try to convince you that their "step" tools are X% more effective and provide better shock absorption to keep you from injuring your ankles or something).

As for making it fun... I can't comment as I haven't tried it

Post by **retro_gammer79** » Wed May 21, 2008 12:03 pm

If anyones uses this please pipe up!

Post by **selfdestroyer** » Wed May 21, 2008 1:43 pm

Just got it this morning and my first impression is pretty good. I heard they had to make it a bit sturdier for Americans...because were so fat here.. haha. I really got it for my wife, since she has had some medical issues and needs to work on her balance. Using it with Wii ski is pretty cool to steer with.

I only picked it up 9:00am this morning so its not much of a review since I have only had it for just about 2 hours. But none the less its fun so far.

Post by **racketboy** » Wed May 21, 2008 1:47 pm

Keep us posted then

Thanks!

Post by **RyaNtheSlayA** » Wed May 21, 2008 2:27 pm

I use game as a way to relax and have fun, NOT DO A WORKOUT. Im sorry but Nintendo has gone too far now.

Post by **selfdestroyer** » Wed May 21, 2008 2:42 pm

Its not just a "work out" controller... it adds allot to the games with with balance board. I think were going to see some cool games, as cool as wii games can get..haha, that use the balance board. I'm not a huge wii fan but my wife loves the thing.

The Balance Board is very responsive and does not feel wonky at all. I was afraid it was going to feel like your standing on couch cushion but it feels solid and tracks the balance with no lag that I can see.

Need to head into work .. will play with it more tonight and let you guys know any more thoughts.

Post by **peace4myheart** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:48 pm

I just hope this isn't a gimmick like all those late night infomercial for weight loss product. If it is, then why not just go outside and do some exercise. If it makes a game fun or enhances the experience while at the same time help lose a couple pounds, then I think it is a wonderful idea. Regardless, I think it is good because it forces the American people get their fat asses of the couch and stand up once in awhile.

Post by **deathred** » Wed May 21, 2008 6:02 pm

i actually like what nintendo is doing. they just want to make the games as much interactive as they can possibly get it. the balance board will be useful for a ton of games that they probably are testing out.

I wouldn't be surprised if a new Warioware game needed it for some stupid minigame.