How well does Wii Fit work?

Question

I have a wii and I'm currently trying to convince my parents to get a wii fit. But now I'm starting to have doubts. Does it work? How much weight have you ppl lost that have it?

My parents are not into videogames....just my dad...he sometimes plays GTA on my bro's PSP. For you young people do your parents play videogames and ejoy it???

Thanks

Answer 1

It works well if you need to lose weight and need to get fit - if not you'll probably get bored.

I'm 'old' - 41 - I have been playing video games for 30 years - so I love it. I find that the Wii actually gets older people playing video games - people who have never used games before - my wife loves it, she's never played a video game in her life.

Answer 2

Wii Fit is really fun and a great way your family to enjoy the Wii together but it isn't going to help you loose weight nor is it meant to. It's intended to make you aware of your body. You can keep track of your weight loss and play the games with do a little bit to help you out, but it's not a mgic weight loss machine.

Answer 3

I'm not a young person (nearly 30), but my mom loves video games.  She is a World of Warcraft addict, and she likes to play Rock Band, Mario Kart, and other Wii games like Rayman and Carnival Games.

Wii Fit will definitely help if you are very overweight.  It should not be used if you just need to lose 5-10 pounds, as it's not really designed for that.  It's to help sedentary people get off the couch.  It's also kind of gimmicky; you could lose a lot more weight if you hired a personal trainer, or even went to your doctor and asked for advice about your eating and exercise habits.  But it will help because you will be expending calories.  It's up to you to make the lifestyle change.

Read some reviews from Amazon or IGN, where people who have used it have reported some weight loss.  But remember, it's not intended as your only source of exercise; it is, after all, just a game.

Answer 4

I agree with Kauna. It is not only weight but balance too. It can help you burn a few calories but not to lose a lot of weight. All it is, is pretty much exercise games and a weight tracker.  BEWARE ITS RUDE.