After a long wait (of almost a month), we bought the Wii Fit(Nintendo's latest creation) on Monday. We brought it home, hooked it up and got started. The first step was to weigh in and give my details (height, age) for the gadget to measure my BMI* and stuff. This is kind of an initiation into the process of getting fit :-)
After that, it made me do some balance tests and measured my Center of Balance (COB) which was not in the center (LOL). We then moved on to the training, where I even got to choose a personal trainer who now does the exercises with me. The Wii Fit offers 4 types of exercises- Yoga, Aerobics, Strength Training and Balance.
I started with Yoga, which was very interesting and slightly difficult. After doing four yoga poses (more poses unlock as you proceed), I moved on to the aerobics session. This was way too cool, it had a Hula Hoop session (for exercising your hips), basic steps and slow running. By the time I finished these, I was sweating and wanted to stop. But the excitement of exploring Fit made me go on to the Balance games. This section was super fun too. It included Skiing, Ski Jumping, Tight Rope Walking and a few other games (tight rope walking is my current favorite). By the time I finished all this, I had already worked out for 34 minutes; believe me, it didn't feel like it. I didn't have the energy to try out the strength training stuff.
Yesterday, as soon as I got home from work, I decided to switch on the Wii. As soon as the system turned on, it welcomed me and said 'You are working out everyday, I am Impressed', which motivated me to exercise more. My earlier session had given me enough credits to unlock newer and tougher exercises in all areas, and I got through most of it pretty well...(still didn't try out the strength ones). I worked out for 38 minutes and was sweating profusely by the end of it. It felt real good. I took a nice warm shower and felt absolutely fantastic after it all.
Just imagine, it took a Wii to make Mii** work out!!!
*Body Mass Index
**The personal avatar you create on Nintendo Wii.
How ture! Fun and exercise together. You go girl, keep it up.
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Thank you. Hope to see some results soon...
ReplyDeleteGood job Aparna, I'm so proud of you, actually I really want to get the Wii fit as well, but it's just so darn expensive! But I'm glad I have a positive review, so when I do get it I'll buy it with confidence! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteI want Wii fit soooo bad! Good luck with the workout, I think you've motivated me and I might actually workout tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThank u Thank u..It is expensive but it's totally worth it.
ReplyDeleteGuess we should all thank Nilu..I bought it just because of her motivation....:-)
hmmm that thing sound INTERESTING.... here to loose my ponch am walking n skipping but the plus point is that i get to do it while listenin to songs.........
ReplyDeletebbut won't deny am a bit J of ur WII Fit. wish i had it...... anyways keep it up..... happy excercising........
Hahaha. You truly sound like Alice in Wonderland!!! Send me snaps of this wonder thing.
ReplyDeleteCould it help anyway to gain weight? :(
ReplyDeleteI think it could help. When you set your goals, there is an option to say 'I want to be so many pounds +/- that my current weight in so many days....so maybe it will make you do the apprpriate exercises...
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