eDiets Video Producer
You've heard all about it, but can Wii Fit help with fitness and losing weight? The answer… yes!
Games like Wii Fit Hula Hoop (check out the video below!) help you burn calories while you're playing. Wii Fit fitness is so much fun, you'll hardly think it's working out!
There are four basic categories of Wii Fit games for fitness: yoga, muscle strength, balance and aerobics. The games in the first two categories have the potential to measure everything from deep breathing to toning muscles. The last two categories enable you to improve balance, play sports games and increase the effectiveness of your cardiovascular system.
The Wii console works in conjunction with your TV screen or projector. It comes with a motion sensitive controller which enables you to not only play games, but also get Internet services such as online competition, online shopping, news, weather and more.
The Wii Fit is a fitness video game for the Wii which includes a balance board and remote to trace your movements and track your progress. These enable you to track your weight, body mass index and time spent exercising.
Some of the exercises you can do for Wii Fit fitness are: Lunges, Push-Up Challenge, Basic Run, Super Hula Hoop, Rhythm Boxing, Deep Breathing, Ski Jump, Tightrope Walk, Balance Bubble, Snowboard Slalom and more.
Our tester tried out the Hula Hoop game. They set up a Wii Fit Hula Hoop Challenge -- men vs. women --to see whether men or women have more skill at Hula Hoop (hint: the men have a really funny time with the whole "hip action" thing!). They had a Friday night get-together and filmed it for us. Check out the video…
Have you tried Wii Fit? Do you have one at home? Share your experiences by commenting below!
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Comment: Monday, September 01, 2008 6:40:00 PM - 
HulaHoopBlog said...
Great Post, very informative site! Glad to have found you.
Comment: Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:28:00 AM - said...
This game is great. It can even get "couch potatotes" moving! The problem is finding the game out there. At least in my city, just like finding the original Wii game was difficult, finding the Wii Fit was just as challenging? Why??
Sherri
Comment: Monday, September 15, 2008 1:17:00 PM - said...
I love it and tend to compete with myself. I just can't seem to get the hang of the hula-hoop though. I think I'm doing it right and it drops. Got any tips or am I just a bad hula-hooper for life.
Comment: Monday, September 15, 2008 4:11:00 PM - said...
Hi Anonymous Person: Have you ever used a "real" hula hoop before the Wii Fit? Tip: Make sure you are using your "Mii" person with the exact weight/height that you are and the sensor bar is connected properly. Maybe you can video tape yourself and post it on youtube or email us at blog@ediets.com and I can critique you. I'm Sara - the winner of the movie.
Happy Hula Hooping!
Sara - Score 266
Comment: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:21:00 AM - said...
My daughter just got the Wii fit for her birthday. Her and her sister have a blast on it, but I never thought I would be able to use it for excercise. We push each other to be first... and I have to say I currently am number one in the super hula hoop:) I'm sure I wont be there long but for now I have bragging rights. Happy hooping
Comment: Monday, December 29, 2008 9:33:00 AM - said...
I find Hula Hooping great for an addition to my cardio work out, fast movements truly raise the heart rate. The downside is the stress on the knees joints. I recently discovered articles written on the medical result from this particular Wii Sport which do indicate joint damage. I find that positioning my feet on an "out board" position while Hula Hooping is most supportive and alleviates joint pain.
Joy
Comment: Monday, December 29, 2008 11:30:00 AM - said...
Try Winner's (I'm Canadian and not sure if you are Sherri, so I don't know if you even have Winner's). I don't currently own a Wii; but, I saw the Wii Fit in the Winner's store for $39.99 and I contemplated buying; but, I didn't since I don't own one. Now I'm kicking myself; because, the price was GREAT and you can't find it anywhere!!!
Comment: Monday, December 29, 2008 4:34:00 PM - said...
My Wife Tanya is on our Wii Fit every day, and she loves it!
Comment: Monday, January 12, 2009 12:06:00 PM - said...
I have the Wii Fit and I love it. My favorite is Step Aerobics and Boxing. You WILL forget that you are working out. You'll find yourself "working out" longer to improve your score :). If you already own a Wii, try the Wii Fit. If not, consider buying both. Wii Sports (free with the wii) will make you work up a sweat as well.
Comment: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:37:00 AM - said...
Hi there hula hoopers! I'm 23 and never played video games before I got the Wii for graduation from College. It is amazing and I have been hooping and jogging and skiing my way down from a size 16 to a size 8. Bikini season's got nothin on me! Yay for the Wii!
Comment: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:38:00 AM - Muzza said...
I am trying this now. I have felt the results. My love handles hurt
http://muzzafitnessdiary.blogspot.com/
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