Advantages: great for weightloss, fun for all the family, improves posture, balance and health Disadvantages: expensive, can only register up to 8 family members
Our Wii Fit was brought as a birthday present for my 9 year old brother, although to be honest it was probably more of a gift to us!!
What is a 'Wii Fit'?
Before explaining what a Wii Fit is, I will explain the equipment you will need for it. The Wii Fit works on a Nintendo Wii - the Wii is a games console, which uses a handheld remote for interactive play (simulating tennis etc). In addition to the games console you will need a Wii Fit balance board. This can be used with other games such as skiing etc but will initially be purchased with the Wii Fit software. The Wii fit balance board is a rectangular board, which the user stands on, and it links up wirelessly to the Wii and is used to improve health through balance games, muscle and yoga poses and aerobic exercise games. The Wii fit balance board measures and monitors ...
ilusvm 29.10.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: exceptional Review of Wii Fit (Wii)
Advantages: Easy way to keep fit. Disadvantages: Can't think of any.
Last Christmas, my mum (a.k.a. "Santa") got the family a Wii Fit - hinting at my sister and I that we need to keep fit. I'm going to admit, I'm a bit fat. Now, I'm not one of those people you see in documentaries who can't get out of bed because they're huge but I could stand to lose a stone or two. I used to go to the gym twice a week but I found it too difficult and it was straining keeping up with my trainer, and I felt embarassed whenever I told him I couldn't do something. I did lose about half a stone though so I was happy about that. When I started using the Wii fit I was a bit anxious about trying it out because it had been a while since I'd been to the gym and I wasn't too keen to let my family see how unfit I was! However, I've been using it on-and-off since Christmas and it's great! It's been about a month since I last used it ...
tb240904 02.10.2009
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Advantages: Helps you lose weight, tracks your progress Disadvantages: You need quite a bit of space for the balance board
As someone who has a bad back, and could also stand to lose a few pounds in weight, I finally gave in and bought the wii fit.
Basically, all it consists of is a balance board and CD with the Wii Fit activities on it. Like the Nintendo Wii controllers it is completely wireless which is great for storage, when you finish you can just slot it under your bed or in a cupboard.
To start off you create a character for yourself in the Wii Fit Plaza, which is based off your Mii. The main idea is to have a daily body test which charts your weight, bmi, wii fit age etc and then go on to do some training in the form of either balance, aerobic, muscle exercise or yoga. This is kind of embarrassing, especially for me when my mii suddenly got a lot fatter! After completing the body test you are given a wii fit age, which you aim to reduce by ...
tor0908 12.06.2009
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Product Information for "The Artistry Of Fitness (DVD)" »
Product details
Genre
Special Interest - Exercise & Fitness
Classification
Exempt
Running Time
2 hours 53 minutes
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
QUANTUM LEAP; D3 DIRECT
Release date
26/02/2007
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
TE 2034D
Barcode
0684457203421
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Interactive menu
DVD Description
Renowned ballerina and fitness expert Stephanie Herman blends the controlled movements of ballet with the fluid poses of yoga and the total bodyshaping of Pilates in her innovative workout series, THE ARTISTRY OF FITNESS. This collection unites Stephanie's FITNESS THROUGH CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT, ESPRIT DE DANSE, and STRETCH & FEEL FIT programs for a trio of low-impact workouts that lengthen and tone the muscles of the abs, buttocks, arms, and legs while increasing overall strength and flexibility. Stephanie's easy-to-follow approach to exercise is adaptable for all fitness levels, including beginners and dancers.
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