"Great for the unmotivated"

I have been a sit on the couch and do nothing gamer for a long time. I have needed to lose weight but have not been very motivated to deal with it. I finally found a game that will get me off the couch. I enjoy the different games and the need to play more to unlock more games. Some of the things are too hard for me right now but in time I think I will be able to do it all. I don't like certain things however, I don't like how sometimes when I stand on the Wii board it says "ooo" like I have hurt it. I don't like the trainers. They don't motivate me very much just basically tell me what I am doing wrong. I don't like that one bit! I love how my son likes it and gets off his butt and runs now. I think it is a great motivator for him to not only have a fun game to play to exercise but also to see his parents up doing it as well. I don't think it is a quick answer for weight loss but over time I may see quite a difference. For now it is fun and exciting and new.

I have questioned sometimes the accuracy of the weigh in. The other night I worked out for 45 minutes and then I did the body test again and learned I had gained 1.5 pounds. I somehow do not think this is very accurate. I also do not like how the Wii board is so hard under my bare feet. I am thinking about getting a cover for it so that it is a little softer to step on.

I love the step aerobics and the boxing. I feel like I get a great workout with both and with the hula hoop. However, there are times I want to do the fun step aerobics for longer periods of time but have to stop and do all of the stuff in between games to do it again. I wish I could pick like 5 exercises and rotate through them without all of the stuff in the middle.

Overall I think it is great and will be a fun time. I can't wait to see what other games they release for the Wii fit board. It has a lot of posibilities. I am sure there will be tons of titles to follow.

Reviewer's Score: 8/10, Originally Posted: 06/12/08

Game Release: Wii Fit (US, 05/19/08)