Here is the weekly rundown. For those of you who don't know I am "testing" out the WII game Active Personal Trainer. It has been a lot of fun so far! It does take some getting used to. Like running in place or exercising with two remotes in your hands, it is awkward at first but you get the hang of it quickly. There are how to videos that I am not patient enough to deal with but I definitely recommend watching them before doing the exercises for the first time. Even though you know how to do squats for example the game needs you to point the remote certain ways to register your moves. So save yourself some frustration and watch them at least once. Pros: I didn't get bored! Except during the running sessions. They put you on a track. If I wanted to run on a track, well, I would. I wish I could choose different views like a tropical forest or Hawaii on the beach, etc.
Really good mix of exercises! You will do plenty of squats and jogging but they also include boxing and basketball to mix it up for you.
It allows you to choose your level of difficulty from easy, medium and hard. This gives you the opportunity to grow with the game and its not too difficult to get started.
Cons: Sometimes it gets caught up and it takes me a few minutes to get it working again (could be user error but I don't think so).
It doesn't weigh you. Wii fit is great because it gives you your weight and bmi every time you get on. This game was made so you can use it with or without the balance board so this function isn't included. I go back and forth between the two games everyday because I really love having the ability to track my weight.
She is a little too optimistic. The trainer constantly encourages you. It's not annoying yet...but I can see that it will be in the future. "You rock" "Keep it up" That kind of jibber jabber.
The resistance band that comes with the game is kind of cheaply made. The handles are really starting to give me a friction burn.
I have started the 30 day challenge at easy and moved to medium this week. I lost drum roll please..........2 lbs. That's pretty good huh? I am happy with it. Even though I'm pretty sure I had three peanut butter cookies last night(ok it was 4). CLICK HERE for the recipe :) Today is a new day!!
So ...I have 13 more lbs to go. I think I am off to a great start.
You are too cute with your comments! Are you sure you didn't lose those two pounds by chasing after Marcella?
ReplyDeleteProbably a little of both :)
ReplyDeleteLOL, I love the cookie comment thrown in at the end. I'm very like that sometimes too. I've got the Wii Fit Plus and the Biggest Loser Wii game and both are good. I'm preferring the challenge of the Biggest Loser though. It kicks my butt. On beginner. I need to get in better shape. :o
ReplyDeleteThanks for reviewing the pros and cons for me. I think exercising with the remotes held all the time would be awkward. I like using my Bosu and balance balls with the DVD that came with it and exercising along with FitTV. It works for me.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day!
Good for you! I haven't tried the Wii exercise products, glad to hear it's working for ya! Enjoy your feature day.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they make you run on a track! I'm sure they will update that soon, if they haven't already. Seems so silly to create a virtual experience of running on a track when you could be running on the moon or somewhere far more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI love my Wii fit. How have you don since your post?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on losing your first couple pounds! I think I might invest in one of those wii fits! I'm hering good things!
ReplyDeleteAnd P.S. There's nothing wrong with a little reward for all your hard work ;) mmm cookies
That's great to know about the Wii game. I have been doing the Gold's Gym Boxing workout and I love it. I have been mixing it up with other video workouts. I don't have a wii fit, so this one would work for me until then. Going to the gym is not an option for me any longer with 3 kiddos, so I'm always looking for ways to workout at home!
ReplyDeletei have a wii but haven't sprung for the wii fit just yet but i have thought about it....hey we need all the help we can get right?? lol
ReplyDeleteI've been going back and forth between buying that! I love our Wii, but I am a gamer and can see where i it is on I'll want to play something fun, and that can become an issue lol. So I may give it a try now that you've laid out the pros and cons!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, stopping by from SITS.
Well how is it going with the Wii? I tried it at Best Buy the other day and found it annoying, probably just me, I really wanted to like it.
ReplyDeleteI loved the Wii! I started out really strong but then tapered off of it...like any other exercise routine for me...lol!
ReplyDeleteWe have Wii Fit and I was wondering about this. Thanks for the review. :)
ReplyDeleteThe overly optimistic trainer would probably annoy me after awhile as well! But then again, I need lots of encouragement when working-out! ;)
ReplyDeleteGood for you! We have a Wii ad I use to use it for exercise...but have become a little too busy this past year with the birth of my twins to get back into it...I need to though!
ReplyDeleteWTG. Have you made your goal?
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