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Joys and Pains of Wii Fitness
By Derek Hauk of DBA, Inc
We all know that it is hard to commit to a lifestyle change. The high percentage of New Year's Resolutions that go broken annually can attest to that. And with a world that increasingly encourages being sedentary (heck, I'm laying on my bed typing this right now), it almost seems like a chore to get a little bit of exercise now and then. For some people, joining a gym can be a good solution. The fact that you have to pay for the membership is an incentive to use it, and there are others there to help motivate you. But let's face it: it can feel like stepping into a whole other world. When I was in college, we had free use of the campus gym, but stepping foot inside of it I was surrounded by strapping, fit, athletic people who knew what they were doing. I was embarrassed by my own dumpiness and promptly left. And I am not an 'overweight' person, so I can't imagine how daunting it would be if I was. So my solution for myself was to hop onto the Wii Fit fad. Wii Fit, of course, is centered around a gimmicky hunk of plastic called the Balance Board. Extremely sensitive mechanical doohickeys inside the Board monitor the shifting of your weight, and then the program tells you to maintain your balance while you work out. The actual Wii Fit program itself is a bit of a bust. Unless you already have perfect balance, then the 'balance games' section will be a waste of time. The 'aerobic exercise' section is hurt by a serious problem in movement detection. The 'strength training' section is good, except for the push ups which require you to place your hands on the balance board in a terribly uncomfortable setup. The strongest section of the program, and surprisingly the one I use the most, is actually the yoga section. Here, the balance board is better implemented and the presentation is relaxing. The other nice thing about Wii Fit is the Run Mode, in which they've created a whole digital island that you can 'explore' while you jog in place. Overall, the purchase of Wii Fit will only be justified as long as more programs are developed utilizing the Balance Board technology. EA Active is a much more fully realized exercise program, which I heartily endorse.
Derek is a member of DBA, Inc and the creator of AudibleUnderwear.com. He is available for bar mitzvahs.
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