One of these days Nintendo will understand that most gamers play games to relax. Relaxing does not include jogging in place, balancing on a bathroom scale, having to use my whole arm to hit an enemy in a game, or walking...
The University of Calgary's Canadian Exergaming Research Centre has been playing a lot of video games. Rather, they've been having a bunch of kids play a lot of video games...
Consumers will see the iconic American Heart Association brand on boxes for the Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort software and for the Wii system itself beginning this summer...
Wii Fit uses a unique platform peripheral called the Wii Balance Board that can measure a user's weight and their center of gravity, and calculate their body mass index based on the user's height.
Wii Fit allows you to install the Wii Fit Channel straight to the Wii Menu, which allows users to compare fitness results and perform a Body Test without inserting the game disc. The Wii Fit Channel will also let you know when your last body test was taken right on the Wii Menu.
The Body Test performs two functions. First it weighs you for your daily weigh in. Secondly, it calculates a Wii Fitness Age, which comprises of your weight, actual age, and performance on two balance minigames.
ActivitiesTraining within Wii Fit is divided into four categories: Yoga, Strength Training, Aerobics, and Balance Games. These exercises will provide a "core workout", emphasizing slower, controlled motions. The activities include:
Kai Master (on 12 August 2011)