Hi all!

I saw that the Wii fit has a step exercise part. Can you put the wii board on an actual stepper (not a stair step machine, just the big plastic board you use when you watch a step video)? It seems like the game is awesome for everything except cardio.

Also- It says there are 40 things- does this mean there are 40 different activities, or does the 40 include each yoga pose, each strength training thing (push ups, different push ups, etc.)?

I'm just wondering if I'll get my $$ worth!

TIA!

Edited December 9, 200817 yr by kaytiebugs

Hello. I guess you could put the balance board on a step (provided that it fit, etc.), but I wouldn't do it. It would be hard to do the side steps, etc. with it up higher off the ground. I would be afraid of tripping. Your score is based on stepping in time as well as doing the step, so it seems like it would be difficult to do it properly if you lifted it up. I would suggest simply lifting your knees higher and just using the balance board as is if you are trying to get more out of your workout.

I like the cardio part of wii fit. You can do step aerobics, boxing, running, or hula hoops. I sweat more in the cardio part than any other part. I love wii fit. You can go longer if you want to burn more calories.

There are about 10 or so exercises in the four sections - yoga, aerobics, strength training, and balance games. Within each exercise, you can make them easier or harder.

I really enjoy it. I am not big on exercise so it is great for me.

I hope that helps.

Technically you probably could do that.. But I would'nt because as mentioned it based on the timing of the step.

I like my Wii. I view it more of a game than an exercise so I have alot more fun playing it.

It actually has 40 activities I am sure. There's alot.

Edited December 9, 200817 yr by Brandy~

I love my Wii Fit and if I am not mistaken the board has additional pads that I thought could be used to increase the height for the step portion? Maybe I am wrong but like everyone here said I would not try putting it on a balance board.

I like the running and tennis. This week I also bought Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009. Someone I know told me it's a good work out. My personal trainer told me that when it comes to working out with Wii the best ones that she recommends are tennis and boxing. She said that there was a report out that said in order to get the same workout as you would if you were doing the actual activity you have to add at least ten minutes to your workout on the Wii.

Here's an interesting study - Wii Sports vs. Real Sports: Which Burns More Calories?

In the article you will find a link called 'study'. Click on this link and it will bring you to the study.

But that report is based on the WII SPORTS that comes with the system, not the wii fit. So I find it totally useless.

My surgeons had never heard of it until I spoke of it June 5th. They had me bring it to the next support group (july) and my son showed it. (i was embarrassed to) And since then they actually recommend it to other couch potatoes like me

teri

But that report is based on the WII SPORTS that comes with the system, not the wii fit. So I find it totally useless.

That's fine and your opinion and you're right they have not done a study on Wii Fit. I never mentioned that's what the study was for. But I also use the Wii Sports to keep me moving with the Tennis so the study was nothing more than interesting for me personally and I thought I would share it. Take what you want from it.

The Wii and Wii Fit for me takes the place when the weather makes driving to the gym impossible. Otherwise I am in the gym.