I really want a wii and a wii fit.

[NeedaDollar]

I watched the video of the Wii Amazon has posted. They showed nothing but adults playing the Wii lol. Where are the children

[skylovessea]

I would definitely save up for this. It is great. I don't have one, but a friend of mine lets me use his and I LOVE it. I have trouble getting myself to do "traditional" exercises but I have a lot of fun with Wii and I completely forget that I'm working out. Plus, the sports are a good workout too (Wii Sports) so you should consider getting that as well. You could probably find that used somewhere for close to nothing because it has been out for a couple years.

I'd say FOR SURE go for it!

[wincrasher]

I bought one of these for my sister and her family.

It's fun, but I don't think you can get a vigorous enough workout to lose the 20 lbs you mentioned.

You'd be better off using a treadmill or a bike at your local gym.

[RefinanceRight]

Only thing that sucks is the wii is in 720p

[nanamom]

We want one too but am trying to find a bargain. I read somewhere that alot of people bought it but don't use it. I keep hoping they will sell it on ebay and I will find it!!

[ScottON]

Personally I don't think its worth it. Find some friends who will help you stay motivated and on track with your fitness goals

[nanamom]

I bought a Wii and a Wii fit over ths last weekend. We were at Mall of America and as I walked past the Game Stop I saw a sign saying that they had them in stock. My DH and I had decided that we were going to get one for our joint birthday present this year but has about given up finding one. We are enjoying it. The weight limit on the fit is below my DH's weight but I am going to look into the personnal trainer program and see if he can use it. We both hope (and need) to lose weight. The price for us is worth it because having kids we can't go to a gym and we want them to enjoy staying fit as well. We don't go in for many video games becasue I want the kids active. This makes them feel like they are getitng to play like their friends and they are active. It has been great therapy for my DD's arm so far too!

[Hot dog]

try the game outdoor challenge it is all cardio every game you play on it you have to move. It also has where you can just exercise. jumping rope, jogging, jumping hurdles and kids love it

[calina]

I think I've only ever used it twice since I bought the Wii Fit

[Johansen8]

If you are in reasonably good shape, consider using a treadmill. You can watch a tv show or listen to music or just relax as you are running or walking on the treadmill (use the incline feature to get a better workout)

Wii + wii fit is a great option - especially if you are starting new on your fitness routines. Wii Sports - tennis is a great and fun option.

In the long run, I have found that a variety of physical fitness routines such as biking, running, swimming, stretching, weight training give you the best results.

Good luck!

[sweeps]

If you are in reasonably good shape, consider using a treadmill.

Treadmills are fine, but I'm partial to ellipticals. I have been able to do much more on my elliptical because of the low impact.

[cicy33]

I have a wii, a wii fit and an elliptical. We love ours. Have had it since January. I have not been as avid a user as I should be but sometimes scheduling just isn't my friend. I like being able to have options. Sometimes I use the elliptical other times the wii. I have done games on my wii and been sweating by the time I am done. I am sure that if someone is a super workout person they wouldn't like it but for someone that hates to exercise it is great. you don't feel like you are. you feel like you are just playing. I do some of the balance games and even those can work up a sweat.

[destiny10]

to lose weight you must believe you can and set your mind to it. hard work will always pay.

[cicy33]

Join a community rec program. They are far more efficient then video games.

This is not always an option. I recently moved back from North Carolina, so now we have limited options here. Gold's Gym is one option. They charge a sign up fee of about $100 and a monthly fee of around $50. That is $400 a year. Not even paid in full, but every year. WAY to expensive! plus takes at least 15 minutes to get there. In durham I tried to join the YMCA. After I paid the join fee of $150 then it would me a monthly fee of about $60. That is a lot money to put out every month. plus gas to get there. So actually the Wii is less expensive in the long run. I think it depends on where you live to determine whether or not a gym is an option. I know that gyms offer more options to work out but they also cost a lot every single month. and most of them require a contract of at least one year.

[ClearClouds]

wiis are too fun...why not have fun when u exercise.