Wii Fit

Did my videogame just call me 'obese?'

Yes, it did. And, yes, I am.

I'm sure you've all heard the criticisms of Wii Fit. Don't listen. It's actually a very fun "game."

If you are even slightly overweight-or not-I would highly recommend the Wii Fit.

Once you unpack the box-which, IMHO, is the hardest part :p, you need to synchronize the 'Wii Balance Board' with the Wii console.

The WBB is a large, inch-high platform. Each foot contains a balance sensor. The activities involve running in place, leaning, shifting, and bending and straightening your legs*.
* In these games, there is a warning: Do not jump on the Wii Balance Board. You should probably listen to it, IMO.

Once you have synchronized the WBB, you must create a character with your previously-created** Mii.
** Or at least I hope so. :)

An animated WBB guides you through this. You must enter your height and date of birth. The WBB has a built-in scale. It will then call you overweight and give you a Wii Fit Age of +14 years. At least, that's what mine did. And what I hear most people's do. :)

The WBB, which uses 4 AA batteries, includes foot extensions for thick carpet, but that's just a little off-topic. :p

You get to select a male or female personal trainer to guide you through Yoga and Strength Training. Aerobics and Balance Games, however, do not involve a trainer, simply instructions.

You take a daily Body Test, which includes your BMI, weight, and WFA.

You can set a goal for yourself and even lock your statistics and account with a 4-digit PIN.

Pictures coming soon. :)

Oh, I almost forgot, outside Wii Fit***, the Wii just recognizes the WBB as a remote-including battery level.
*** I saw an ad for a game called Wii Ski that also supports the WBB. More on that later. :)

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