8 Best Fitness Games For Wii

If you have been following this blog, you probably know that I am a big fan of Nintendo Wii. I always do recommend to folks to get out and exercise outdoors, but if you don’t have time or don’t feel like going out, Nintendo Wii + Fit is a great tool to help you lose weight. Thankfully, game producers have used the Wii technology to come up with games that are not only entertaining but can help you lose calories fast. With the introduction of EA Active Sports, the circle seems to be complete. Now you’ve got every game you need to lose weight and have fun at the same time on your Wii.

Here are the top 8 games that help you lose weight with your Wii:

Gold’s Gym Dance Workout: Gold’s Gym Dance Workout is a fun workout game that involves dancing and burning calories while having fun with your Wii console. It has 30 cool songs to get you started.

EA Sports Active: EA Sports Active is a great way to get a good work out in and lose weight. You can work out alone or with friends. The 30 day program helps you get in shape fast. Helps you get fit fast.

EA Sports Active -  More Workouts: if you are ready to graduate from EA Sports Active, EA Sports Active -  More Workouts is for you. It comes with 35 all new exercises to help refresh things up.

Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout: get your own virtual home gym at home with your Wii. It’s compatible with the Nintendo Balance Board. Love the fact that automatically changes difficulty of workout based on your fitness. (more…)

5 Wii Kits To Help You Lose Weight

I know. Losing weight the good way is more fun for a lot of folks. But the younger generation is taking advantage of Wii and the technology used in it to lose weight. Nintendo Wii is much more interactive than other gaming consoles, so you can actually get a decent workout in with the right package.

There are plenty of games and kits that you can pick up to get a workout in with Nintendo Wii. I admit that the workout you get with the Wii is much lighter than what you would get on a treadclimber. But for those who want to get started with their weight loss process, here are 5 cool Wii kits you should try:

Wii Fit Plus: Wii Fit Plus is the ultimate training kit for the Wii Platform. It lets you get a full workout in by using your Wii. It’s one of the most popular Wii items around.

Wii 5-In-1 Fitness Bundle:  a cool kit that lets you get the most out of your Nintendo Wii and your other Nintendo fitness games. Comes with a rechargeable battery pack, USB charging cable, jeli sleeve, fitness mat, travel bag, and 1 pair of textured foot socks.

Aerobics Step Platform for Wii Fit: if you want to get some real cardio workout in on your Nintendo WIi, this step platform comes in handy. It’s not as efficient as a stepper but gets the job done.

EA Sports Active: some have talked about EA Sports Active as Wii Fit on steroids. It does give you a heavier workout. Some people prefer Wii Fit, some do EA Active. Both are effective.

EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack: if you plan to get a workout on your Wii, why not do it with a family member or friends. It’s always more fun when you share your Wii.

What’s your favorite Wii fitness item?