Nintendo Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board

Bought this item as a family present at Christmas to accompany the Wii console we got last year. Even the unpacking instructions on the box were a really clever touch, and the balance board is so sturdy. A really well put together piece of kit. Setting up was as easy as adding a new controller, flick the switch, press the button & presto, you're ready. Lob in the CD to the console and start. All the Mii's from the plaza come over and the information previously stored does too. You start by being weighed and tested to give you a Wii-fit age which can be part of a daily routine with this item (or not). The down side is that if you are not that good at some of the tests your age goes up, so you have to take it with a pinch of salt / don't be too serious about it. If you want some fun there are plenty of games that hide the fact that you are actually working some muscles (until later when you ache) and for the fitness gurus, there are yoga and muscle workouts too. The latter are really common sense exercises that perhaps most of us wouldn't normally think to do but they work well. You can set yourself targets and burn off some calories and it has enough good sense to remind you to take a break too. As an over 40, my wife and I both enjoy playing on it regularly. The kids, like fireworks, burned brightly on it for a fortnight and have now fizzled out a bit, possibly with getting back to school. Even guests who pop round succumb to playing on it. Absolute winner.

I can't say enough good things about the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus and Balance Board Bundle in White. It's been a total game-changer for me when it comes to staying active and having fun at the same time. First off, let me tell you how easy it was to get started. Setting up the balance board and getting everything connected to my Wii was a breeze. Within minutes, I was ready to dive into the world of Wii Fit Plus. And let me tell you, the variety of exercises and activities is seriously impressive. From yoga and strength training to fun mini-games that get your heart pumping, there's something for everyone. I've even roped my friends and family into joining me for multiplayer challenges – it's a blast! What I love most is how it doesn't feel like a chore to work out anymore. The games are so engaging that I find myself wanting to come back for more every day. Plus, the feedback and progress tracking features keep me motivated to keep pushing myself. If you're looking for a fun and effective way to get moving and improve your fitness, look no further than the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus Bundle. It's been a total lifesaver for me, and I can't recommend it enough!

Setup easy, you can "play" / exercise on your own or choose multiplayer. The hardest bit was establishing where the hell the sync button was on the Wii console - it is beind a hidden "door" which I didn't know existed - once synced with the wii remote it all worked a treat. Have done a few exercises and even my youngest daughter (6) has got in on the act doing some jogging, hula hooping and she loved the snowball fighting, although she found the co-ordination difficult - but thats expected for her age with this game. You can set goals / targets and set your own exercise routine or follow one the system recommends according to your shape / targets etc Will add another review update in a month..... Update:- Power pack on board charged whilst I was using it and power pack has been used on its own all afternoon by my daughter - so much for me getting exercise!! Power still going strong on 1 charge after 5 hours of almost constant use, the balancing games are great for adults and kids, hence my lack of use today, but it kept little lady occupied whilst I did some spring cleaning!!

Having had Wii Fit for over a year and been quite frustrated by the time it takes to work through the routines I was very keen to give this a try to see if there was an improvement over the original. It certainly is, you get everything you had with the Wii Fit plus a number of extras. There is quite a lot that is new on Wii Fit Plus, some of it is a novelty like the ability to add in either your pets or a baby - all that does is allow you to weigh them on a regular basis so that you can check their weight. Helpful if you have pets you are trying to slim down and useful perhaps if you want to check your baby's progress but don't worry they aren't allowed to exercise so Nintendo haven't 'lost the plot'. There is the facility to plan a workout although the only sections you can choose from are the Yoga and the Muscle exercises. This is a handy little feature as it totals up the time so you can choose the right number of workouts to fill say a half hour slot and then use that on a regular basis. If I have a criticism of this feature it is that it only appears to let you have one custom workout stored at any one time - I would have preferred the ability to store half a dozen. That said there are some preset routines which you can choose from to allow you to work on specific targets such as fitness, flexibility etc and this is very useful. If you prefer you can also ask the Wii Fit to design a routine for you. I do love this flexibility because very often I want to do a half hour workout and I used to hate waiting for all the interval between exercises. The slight downside is that it doesn't score your performance for each exercise but in any event that used to get tedious to me so I am pleased that I can now avoid it. Nintendo have also added a whole new section of fun 'games' called Training Plus which include things like skateboarding, snowball fights, flying like a bird, juggling - I could go on and on. I have tried them all and they are good fun, some more so than others from my perspective, but I think it is fair to say that there is something for everyone in that section and they would be hilarious at a party as some of them are especially tricky to master. If I have a criticism of this section it is that I would have liked some instructions on how to do them but to be honest once you have tried and got a rotten score you soon learn what you should be doing to do better! I love the fact that Nintendo have also introduced a little brain work into the exercises as well. One of the features when it works out your brain age required me to balance whilst clicking on random numbers in ascending order - sounds simple but when you are trying to keep your centre of gravity in the centre and use you brain to select numbers you do need to concentrate. Similarly in one of the fun games you have to swing your hips to hit 'mushrooms' whose numbers add up to 10 which means doing quick mental arithmetic whilst exercising - great fun and a good way to smarten up your mental arithmetic. Other new features includes the provision of a MET Value - A MET value is added to each exercise, in order to calculate calories burnt. MET stands for "metabolic equivalent" and is defined as "the ratio of the work metabolic rate to the resting metabolic rate". Sounds complicated but in practice it just gives you an idea of how many calories you have burnt during your workout which is useful. Nintendo have provided some expanded training modes - Aerobic & Jogging both have additional courses, Step Rhythm Remix includes new songs. There are 3 new Yoga exercises and 3 new Muscle exercises. All this plus the option for Multiplayer mode to allow all the family to join in. So do I think it is worth buying - yes I do, it has renewed my interest in keeping fit and that can't be a bad thing.

Absolutely love it... have had it for a month or so now and haven't missed a single day! I had serious balance issues accompanied by nausea and was advised meds and neuro therapy which included exercises on the Wii. As I am not very keen on taking meds, I decided to concentrate on the exercises and the Wii gives me a well-balanced workout regime that helps improve my centre of balance, hand-eye coordination, agility, etc. I definitely feel much better and as there are so many different games and exercises to choose from, it does not feel monotonous. At the same time, you can set up a routine that you want to follow every day without having to select everyday. Delivery was prompt and packaging was great too. Zero complaints!

Dependiendo del tamaño, se puede quedar algo pequeño, y en los ejercicios en los que te mueves mucho es fácil abandonar el centro. El mensaje que sale de "cuidado no resbalar" te lo empiezas a tomar en serio pasado un rato. No sé si la contabilidad de calorías y demás es fiable, la verdad, pero tiene muchos juegos divertidos con los que moverte, y ejercicios más serios para ejercitar los músculos. La única pega es que no puedes interactuar de verdad con los entrenadores (estaría bien poder resolver cuestiones si te duele un músculo al hacer algún ejercicio o algo así) pero para eso tenemos a los humanos, no?

absolute rip off paid $600 au for a balance board some batteries and a game dvd. Was expecting console as well.

Livraison rapide. Marche très bien et procure des heures de sport pour toute la famille petits comme grands. Les sports sous forme de jeux font un tabas et l'option multijoueurs nous a déjà fait des soirées endiablées en famille. J'avais des doutes sur la faculté d'un produit virtuel à faire faire du sport. Croyez moi, le vélo notamment, la course et autres vous font sentir vos muscles.

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