We Luuuuuuuv Wii Fit!
We must admit a certain amount of skeptism about a video game that promotes fitness, but when we tested out the new Wii Fit game system, we were soooo impressed! It’s a ton of fun to play and really keeps kids (and parents!) motivated to come back for more! The first thing the Wii board does is take an inventory of your current fitness level based on height, weight and a few quick balance tests. Then you get to select a trainer to guide you through your workouts and select from yoga, strength training, aerobic and balance games. The games are all really fun and as you log more ‘game’ time, you unlock new games and exercises! All of the games are quick, fun and easy to learn but still challenging enough to keep you interested. Games get more difficult as you develop skill. As with all Wii games, you get to create a Mii to look just like you, too! Kids get a kick out of trying all the different exercises and unlocking new activities. It’s not a substitute for real outside play, but it’s definitely a great supplement to any activity plan. The other really great benefit it that it teaches kids to keep track of their progress and encourages them to participate every day. Wii is a real champ in our book!
