Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board

Over the years I have had memberships in health clubs, and the YMCA, and even when the health club was next door to my office I never stuck with it. Since getting the Wii Fit Plus and balance board I have become an exercise addict! Finally, working out is fun and not boring, and the instant feedback and reward system, while a little cute, is very effective. I love how the balance board gives feedback so that it is possible to focus on form and correct movements in the yoga and strength exercises, and the aerobics are fun because you can compete with yourself or family members and see your progress. There is enough variety that you never have to get bored, and the exercises are really working. I have dropped about one size in the first month, and I look forward to my workouts. Instead of cutting them short or doing them out of duty, I have actually extended them because I was having too much fun to quit!

Best of all, I am sticking with it, something I have never been able to do in a gym or with home exercise equipment. I actually look forward to my workout each morning. It's a miracle for this middle-aged lady to enjoy exercising.

The original Wii Fit software was good, but the Plus software is much better. You can define a routine and go through it without clicking each exercise, which is good if you have a limited amount of time. I can't figure out yet if there is a way to increase the reps on the exercises in the routines, so sometimes I go through manually so I can judge my improvement. The new balance tests in the body test feature are good too, testing both physical and mental agility.

I especially like how the yoga and strength exercises seem to be helping my fibromyalgia. I started working out for tone and strength, but this has been an added bonus in reduced pain and less frequent aches.

I would recommend this for anyone of any age or fitness level who wants to really become motivated to work out. I am thinking of getting a second Wii for the den so I don't have to quit when the family wants the TV in the living room!

I was super excited to receive my Wii Fit. It was one more step in my goal to become motivated to work out. I had never used the Wii Fit before and did not have many friends with it either. I do like the Body Test and the Wii Fit routines. The yoga and strength exercises are very effective. I also like all of the games that comes with it! My main complaint is the lack of repetitions with the yoga and strength training and the fact that the games are always the same and always tell me how to play them. I suppose I was expecting to be able to mix it up a bit when I did the basic dance or advanced dance, but time and time again it's the same routine and I can do it in my sleep. If you have plans to purchase other games for the Balance Board then I would definitely recommend the Wii Fit Plus and the Balance Board. So while I am a little disappointed in the games and some routines I really do overall like my Wii Fit Plus and Balance Board.

In my opinion, the WiiFit Plus is the best game ever. And this is coming from probably the most unactive kid in the world. Now, I'm not fat, and I eat healthy, but I just don't feel the urge to "go out and play". My parents got this for me for my birthday, and at first I had been skeptical.

I mean, did I really want some machine telling me to get active? But nevertheless, I read the instructions and set it up. And let me tell you, I've been playing it ever since.

First, let me explain the "fun" factor. If you are debating whether to get the WiiFit or WiiFit Plus, DEFINITELY get the WiiFit Plus. The funnest part of this game is the Training Plus mini-games. My personal favorite is the Basic Run Plus, because there's so much to explore there, and so much to accomplish. These games will definitely make you smile.

And another reason to get the WiiFit Plus; the My WiiFit Plus feature. The WiiFit Plus has a long, long list of foods with how many calories they are, it has already-set workout routines designated for different goals, and if you have mixed goals, it also has the "Combine" option, and then there's the choice to make your own routine, combining your favorite strength and yoga excercises. That's something that I really enjoy.

Now, there's the health benefits. There are 5 different categories to excercise from: Training Plus, Yoga, Strength Training, Aerobics, and Balance Games, coming up to a total of 69 different activities. Each one is unique and exciting, so you never get bored!

Overall, I think this is a really great buy, but don't waste the cash on the Wii Fit. It's not worth it if there's this on the market.

The Wii Fit Plus Board and program are not only great fun but make it more interesting to exercise for improving my stability and stamina. It even makes me forget how bad the arthritis is in my knees! I'm quite glad I purchased the Wii and the Wii Fit Plus program and board.

Before actually experiencing the Wii Fit Plus, I wondered if it would be another one of those fitness items that we would use a few times and then it would gather dust in the closet or basement. We have had it for over six months now and it has been fun, entertaining, and most importantly, it has helped us lose weight and get in shape. The scoring and tracking of personal accomplishments in each game has been great fun- it helped get a bit of competition going which spurred us to use it more. The games are funny, entertaining, and surprisingly challenging, all while improving your balance and overall fitness. I can understand why it was sold out for months after Christmas and we had to wait to be able to buy it. Great fun for rainy days or winter when outdoor exercise is impractical or difficult. Wii Fit Plus is a wonderful motivator to get fit.