I have been quite hesitant to invest in the Wii Fit balance board and games because I have not had a great experience with workout videos in the past. That said, I bit the bullet yesterday and bought the bundle pack at Target (the balance board, Wii Fit Plus and another fitness game). It was a good deal and worth a try I thought. So while the girls were at school, I set up my profile. The balance board took my weight, which wasn't as bad as I would have thought after all of my holiday eating - Yeah! - and my center of balance, which was a bit more "off" than I would have thought. It ask me if I tripped a lot when I walked! Not a good sign... I guess nine years of carrying children on my hip has affected my center of balance.
Anyway, I went through all of the measurements and started the training program. Here's where Wii Fit is different from all of the workout videos that I have tried - it gives you feedback! It tells you where your center of balance (COB) is, which helps with your form, and also it will encourage you, or point out the obvious - depending on your point of view, when your legs begin to shake. It gives you helpful health tips and other information that is "good to know". I tried a few of the strength training exercises and did better at some and not so good at others. It keeps up with the amount of time that you are doing something. Brock and I are quite competitive so we are pushing each other to work a bit longer. Audrey and Claire set up profiles too and are able to play a lot of the games that work on balance and other strength building that is good for kids. Duke even has a profile... No, he doesn't "workout" on the balance board. He has a pet Mii that looks similar to him and he is able to track his weight on the program. He is held by a family member and then that person's weight is subtracted so Duke can see how much he is growing. All of our profiles (Miis) are stored in the Wii Fit Plaza. It is really cute to see our family of five (including Duke) all lined up ready for action. I plan to continue at the gym but love the ability to be able to do a lot of exercises/activities at home - especially when we can do most of them together as a family.
Anyway, I went through all of the measurements and started the training program. Here's where Wii Fit is different from all of the workout videos that I have tried - it gives you feedback! It tells you where your center of balance (COB) is, which helps with your form, and also it will encourage you, or point out the obvious - depending on your point of view, when your legs begin to shake. It gives you helpful health tips and other information that is "good to know". I tried a few of the strength training exercises and did better at some and not so good at others. It keeps up with the amount of time that you are doing something. Brock and I are quite competitive so we are pushing each other to work a bit longer. Audrey and Claire set up profiles too and are able to play a lot of the games that work on balance and other strength building that is good for kids. Duke even has a profile... No, he doesn't "workout" on the balance board. He has a pet Mii that looks similar to him and he is able to track his weight on the program. He is held by a family member and then that person's weight is subtracted so Duke can see how much he is growing. All of our profiles (Miis) are stored in the Wii Fit Plaza. It is really cute to see our family of five (including Duke) all lined up ready for action. I plan to continue at the gym but love the ability to be able to do a lot of exercises/activities at home - especially when we can do most of them together as a family.
