Wii Fit Plus Makes Exercising Fun!

You have to admit the Nintendo folks have got something pretty cool here.  The Wii Fit actually makes good on it's claim to make exercising... you ready for this?  Fun!  Yep, Fun.  That's not all though.  The use of the Wii Fit can actually change your agility and coordination.  It does it through the use of the game technology in the Wii Balance Board, included in the Wii Fit Plus package, which monitors your slightest shifts in balance and pressure.  This data flows through the Wii gaming processor to do everything from manage your weight to allow realistic sport game experiences like skiing and surfing.  Even traditional exercises like aerobics and yoga are made enjoyable with Wii Fit.  In all there are around 40 different activities you can try out.

Specifically the Wii Fit can improve your balance which is the primary driver of good posture.  If your posture gets out of whack this puts unbalanced pressure on your spine and vertebra.  But that is really saying it a bit dull because the balance games are actually a lot of fun.  You may end up competing with your friends and family to see who can make the most progress.  One of the best aspects of doing your exercises on the Wii is the ability to do a variety of tasks right in your own living room.  The Wii Fit gaming system keeps track of all your exercises through a system of fit credits.  You'll chart your progress from your initial goals such as your initial BMI (body mass index) with graphs and calendars.  You can even track your outside exercises on the activity logs.  The Wii will do this for the whole family up to 8 people.

Here are some of the variety of game and exercises you can do with your Wii Fit.

Balance Games

Football Heading
Ski Jumping
Ski Slalom
Snowboard Slalom
Table Tilt
Tightrope Walk
Balance Bubble
Penguin Slide
Lotus Focus

Yoga Games

Deep Breathing
Half-Moon
Dance
Cobra
Bridge
Spinal Twist
Shoulder Stand
Warrior
Sun Salutation
Tree
Downward Facing Dog
Standing Knee
Palm Tree
Chair
Triangle

Strength Training Games

Single Leg Extension
Sideways Leg Lift
Arm and Leg Lift
Single-Arm Stand
Torso Twists
Rowing Squat
Single Leg Twist
Lunge
Push-Up and Side Plank
Jackknife
Plank and Tricep Extension
Push-Up Challenge
Plank Challenge
Jackknife Challenge

Aerobics Games

Hula Hoop
Super Hula Hoop
Rhythm boxing
Basic Step
Advanced Step
Free Step
Basic Run
2-P Run
Free Run