Thinking about purchasing a Wii

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slushersa Posted: 09-30-2009 10:15 AM

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Actually traded consoles with a friend so I am testing out the Wii this week.  After playing only an hour for two days straight my chest and biceps are kinda sore.  My Question:  who thinks the Wii can be a serious way to get into shape with the combination of some cardio on the side (of course)?

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I-Weapon-X replied on 09-30-2009 10:19 AM

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slushersa:

Actually traded consoles with a friend so I am testing out the Wii this week.  After playing only an hour for two days straight my chest and biceps are kinda sore.  My Question:  who thinks the Wii can be a serious way to get into shape with the combination of some cardio on the side (of course)?

by using wii fit, there is the possibility for strength training (EA Actrive is the game i was thinking of for this because of the bungee), toning and weight loss; however there is no regime to follow, so you would have to know something about fitness in general to set up a routine

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Zenverse replied on 09-30-2009 10:19 AM

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Try the gold's gym game. It's a nice cardio workout. :)

Unfortunately, I have been lazy lately. So I haven't been playing it. :(

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slushersa replied on 09-30-2009 10:23 AM

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Thanks for the quick repli, I gets cardio from basketball so I am just looking to tone up a bit.

I have some knowledge of strength training due to my 5 year enlistment in the USMC.

And mostly for my wife to use as well.  Yeah, the regimen thing would be an obstacle I think we could overcome if we stay motivated.

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taintedzodiac replied on 09-30-2009 10:24 AM

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The Wii is capable of giving you a good active workout, but you shouldn't rely on it. Most of the games don't keep your heart rate up for long enough intervals.

The muscles are sore because you don't use them that way on a daily basis.

The short answer: No, the Wii won't give you a good workout by itself.

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slushersa replied on 09-30-2009 10:26 AM

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taintedzodiac:

The Wii is capable of giving you a good active workout, but you shouldn't rely on it. Most of the games don't keep your heart rate up for long enough intervals.

The muscles are sore because you don't use them that way on a daily basis.

The short answer: No, the Wii won't give you a good workout by itself.

So percentage wise you would say 75% funzies and 25% workout?

EDIT: Oh, and if we get it, I am only buying the Wii Fit games and Wii Sports.  Only workout related games no game games.

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cheeznrice replied on 09-30-2009 10:30 AM

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Wii and strength training don't go together.  I guess if you're IWX you could use the Wiimote as a barbell...

I've heard good things about the Gold's Gym for cardio.

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Zenverse replied on 09-30-2009 10:30 AM

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slushersa:

taintedzodiac:

The Wii is capable of giving you a good active workout, but you shouldn't rely on it. Most of the games don't keep your heart rate up for long enough intervals.

The muscles are sore because you don't use them that way on a daily basis.

The short answer: No, the Wii won't give you a good workout by itself.

So percentage wise you would say 75% funzies and 25% workout?

EDIT: Oh, and if we get it, I am only buying the Wii Fit games and Wii Sports.  Only workout related games no game games.

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I-Weapon-X replied on 09-30-2009 10:31 AM

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cheeznrice:

Wii and strength training don't go together.  I guess if you're IWX you could use the Wiimote as a barbell...

I've heard good things about the Gold's Gym for cardio.

tack on more onto the IWX Cheez Death Threats counter

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Zenverse replied on 09-30-2009 10:33 AM

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cheeznrice:

Wii and strength training don't go together.  I guess if you're IWX you could use the Wiimote as a barbell...

I've heard good things about the Gold's Gym for cardio.

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acsguitar replied on 09-30-2009 10:34 AM

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EA sports active is pretty good. I was sore as heck after using it for a few weeks. Then like most exercise programs I stopped using it and went back to drinking micro brews

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slushersa replied on 09-30-2009 10:36 AM

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I prolly gonna trade in my PSP as I know I am not getting any benefit from it sitting in my closet.  So some more cardio will be better than less and a PSP in O.F.F. mode.

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cheeznrice replied on 09-30-2009 10:36 AM

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You should look into EA Active that's the only game I'm aware of that offers resistance training.  I'm not 100% sure if the resistance bands come with it, but you could buy more durable ones from a fitness store.  You would probably have better luck getting bands that offered varying degrees of resistance as well.

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acsguitar replied on 09-30-2009 10:47 AM

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cheeznrice:

You should look into EA Active that's the only game I'm aware of that offers resistance training.  I'm not 100% sure if the resistance bands come with it, but you could buy more durable ones from a fitness store.  You would probably have better luck getting bands that offered varying degrees of resistance as well.

Resistance bands DO come with the package but they suck. Buy your own

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Zenverse replied on 09-30-2009 10:47 AM

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cheeznrice:

You should look into EA Active that's the only game I'm aware of that offers resistance training.  I'm not 100% sure if the resistance bands come with it, but you could buy more durable ones from a fitness store.  You would probably have better luck getting bands that offered varying degrees of resistance as well.