Life &Sports Spencer on March 31, 2009 07:15 am
Quite a Workout
As part of our goal to get healthier and lose weight, both Kylah and I had wanted to find something we could do to have a more steady workout. We thought about a gym membership but that isn’t overly feasible since we’d have to go at different times in order to watch Connor. I have my bowling but that is only once a week and while helpful, isn’t the best way to really help get in shape. We wanted something we could do together, at home, and not too expensive.
Enter the Wii Fit. After a couple of weeks of looking for one and stores sold out, we finally got one yesterday. The process starts with analyzing your balance and taking your weight to calculate your BMI. From there, you can set a goal; and start your training in four different areas. Yoga, which helps with stretching and breathing; Strength, nothing with weights, rather using the Wii Board and your body; Aerobics, get that heart rate pumping; and Balance, exercises to help improve posture and coordination.
After we both got our first body analysis, we went through some of the exercises. It was actually quite a workout and fairly difficult. The board is very sensitive so maintaining good form throughout is essential and tricky. There is a bit of a learning curve, but we like what we see so far. We finished up doing a two person run which really got our heart rates up. Our plan is to each do a workout on the Wii every evening after we put Connor to bed and before we relax/watch TV for the evening.
Nintendo has really stretched the limits with their Wii console. They came up with ideas that are so nice and fresh to help get people active while playing video games. I’m quite impressed with a lot of the things they are coming up with.
on March 31, 2009 at 10:01 am 1. Kylah said …
Great post honey:)
on March 31, 2009 at 11:48 am 2. Mom said …
Wow, I’m so impressed with both of you!!!! I need to get back into some routine also but hate going to the swimming pool – that takes so much time::((
on April 12, 2009 at 12:49 am 3. danielle said …
I got J a Wii Fit for Valentine’s Day (no not a hint–I just found one @ Best Buy and they didn’t have the actual gift I was going for..not very romantic but sometimes practical works after 12 years!) anyway…I agree that it is quite a work out!! I was out of breath after running, thought I might need some oxygen and an inhaler but it felt good! J was really good at keeping up with it, he strayed for a bit but hopefully will get back on track.
Well congrats and keep up the good work guys!! I might eventually try the Yoga…that’s more my speed 🙂