Wii Fit

well, while i was reading below article from www.netdoctor.co.uk, i came accross this article on new technology used for weight loss. among discussed,power plate,suunto,tread climber,trixter xdream, plus wii fit and slender tone products.

as i'm using wii fit to exercise, it interests me to know their evaluation on wii fit, whether it lives up their expectation.
anyway,here is the review.

Wii Fit


What is it?
The Wii Fit is essentially a keep-fit computer game that works on a Nintendo Wii games console.

It instructs you to perform exercises on a balance board and then tracks your movements and gives you feedback on your performance.

It also calculates your BMI, allows you to set goals, charts your progress and calculates your fitness age. As you progress through the game - and your fitness improves - you unlock more challenging moves.


What does it work?
Different options allow you to select your focus. Choose from yoga, strength training, aerobics and balance games, depending on your goal.


How often?
The balance games and aerobics could be done every day, whereas yoga and strength training are better done every other day.


Does it work?
Highly motivating, it can be a great way to get exercise-phobes off the sofa.

The balance games might help prepare you for activities like windsurfing or skating, where balance is crucial.

The aerobic exercises are limited to stepping and imaginary hula-hooping - neither of which are particularly good for weight loss.

The strength training exercises would benefit from added resistance, and the yoga can't compete with having a qualified instructor on hand to correct your technique.

Enjoy the fun but be aware of its limitations and don't see it as an alternative for regular exercise - the real thing will always be more effective.


Cost

£69.99 for Wii Fit and £189.99 for Wii games console
( well, we bought it for 80 euros)

hm..i think i like wii fit a lot. since the weather outside is colder and colder by day (now is winter), i'd rather stay inside the house all day. and with wii fit, i can exercise in-door, without having to expose myself to raynauld phenomenon being in cold weather outside. well, i'm actually lazy to get ready to go outside.haha...hibernation is in progress (",)