Despite being overly skeptical, I picked up Wii Fit last night at my local Wal-Mart. My skepticism had spawned from mixed reviews and well--the price tag. ($96 after tax) To my surprise, I found myself easily putting 2-3 hours into one workout session.First off, I'm very impressed by the yoga workouts included in the game. Speaking as someone who really has no previous yoga experience, I had no idea that it could be such a great workout. And what makes the yoga especially good in Wii Fit, is the fact that the game gives you feedback on your body stance and posture in real-time. No yoga DVD in existence can give you that kind of treatment.
Then you've got a mix of other workouts including, aerobics, strength training, and balance games. So far I'm enjoying all of the workouts, but I wish there was a little more variety. Also, the game doesn't give you the option set a workout schedule. For example, after completing one workout, the game gives you the option to either repeat the same workout or exit and choose another. It's a shame you can't just pick a list of five exercises and follow through in a more fluid manner.
Overall, Wii Fit should only be purchased for those looking for a different approach to exercising, enjoy yoga, and might enjoy working out from home. For just the few hours that I've played so far, I can honestly say that my skepticism has been tossed out the window, and I can see myself actually using this product regularly. But like any regular exercise routine, time will tell if I can stay motivated.
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