I thought it wise to wait until my Wii Fit was given a fair amount of time to “bed in” before writing a review. I don’t have gym membership, I’m overweight and underfit. I have now had the board for roughly six months and have used it fairly extensively and therefore feel ready to talk about it! The first few honeymoon weeks are great. Particularly if you have a step counter and trying to do the old “10,000 steps a day” thing. I enjoy the step aerobics and get plenty of flatulence in the yoga poses. The balance games feel like there not doing much use until you start improving and realise that your posture is also subconciously improving. The balance board is not too large and if you chuck away your bathroom scales then hey presto, you have a space to put your wii fit board. You can chose between a nice deep husky male trainer or a softly spoken lady and both have nice ENGLISH accents. The boxing is very satisfying and my arms really ache the next day so it must be helping my baggy bits. Unfortunately the honeymoon period is now over and we are starting to go our separate ways. My love affair with my wii fit has gone sour and I’m starting to nitpick and point out to it all the things that get on my nerves which are: - There is no warm up exercise routine, it’s just suggested that you “warm up before doing aerobic activity” so if you’re a little rusty you get tempted to just do a few stretches and hope it’s enough . . . until the morning when you ache! - When doing the step classes there is only one tune to dance to so you quickly get tired of the music - When finishing an activity you have to pfaff around with the controller to move onto your next activity, there’s no flow. - Sometimes it misses my steps in the step class – it tells me I missed and I end up stamping on it which probably makes matters worse. - I think I’ve now unlocked all the activities (including a seamingly pointless meditation exercise) yet, as with all affairs, I want MORE! So in summary, I did actually lose a little weight, (I recommend the “free step” where you can watch telly while a counter bips on the controller). But, as with most diet plans, if you don’t stick to it regularly (bored with it now) then hello belly, it comes right back! However, it’s not a complete waste as there are now more games using the balance board so I’m giving it a sort of comme ci comme ca sort of score. Hope this helps!

Having tried gym membership several times over the years with the best of intentions I can honestly say this is so much more fun! I must admit I have concentrated more on the “fun” aerobic & balance exercises and haven’t tried out yoga at all yet. The muscle strengthening exercises are even interesting as you endevour to keep your balance in the correct place . . . . which also helps to ensure you do the exercise properly. Hula hoops certainly works the abdo muscles ( ones I didn’t know I had !!) and the step routine is just like the real thing ( and I still go the wrong way. ) If you can ski the slalom brings back memories of winter holidays. . . and my husband who can’t ski, skiied it just like beginners do by trying to turn with his shoulders !! The running you would think is a a gimmick but it is so much easier running on your lounge floor after a little Mii and being overtaken by dogs !! I even found myself waving at spectators on the grass (well they waved at me first!!) And every now & then something happens to make you laugh . . . like being overtaken by another mii who then promptly falls flat on his face. All in all . . . . . great fun and a good aid to fitness for the unfit & the over 40’s who don’t what to compete in the gym but don’t want to turn to seed either !! Get it . . . . . you won’t regret it

Well, I’ve had my Wii Fit for a week now and I’m still as hooked. Infact, as you unlock more features the more you use it, I’m even MORE impressed than I was when I got it, and that’s saying something! If you are considering the Wii Fit because you want to lose some weight, or tone up, or improve your fitness, then I can say without fear that this WILL provide you with all you need to achieve your goal. Whatever your current activity level, Wii Fit has something to help you improve. I was concerned that perhaps this would be a ‘token gesture’ of a fitness game. It isn’t. This is the real thing and Nintendo should be congratulated on not just throwing out a quick fitness gimmick, but on taking the time to really cover all aspects of fitness. Not only have I used this every day, but I wake up looking forward to my next shot! I spend time working on my posture and balance – which is built into some great games but which are also very insightful, and a bit of an eyeopener. The Balance Board is so well created that, in seconds, it was able to tell a friend of mine that he slouches, has terrible posture, and explained exactly what he was doing wrong, and how he could correct it. It was absolutely bang on. I then spend time doing some aerobic activity, like jogging, hula hoops (great for the hips, thighs, and bum), and step dance. This lot will have you sweating every bit as much as a trip to the gym. But it’s great fun too! I can then spend some time on toning up with the help of my personal trainer. And to cool down, I do some yoga. . . something I have never even considered before but which I’m enjoying. The board is so sensitive that it really ensures you achieve the correct technique. This is a real workout, every bit as productive as a trip to the gym. I have a gym membership and, when I manage to drag myself up there, I do enjoy it. The problem is I don’t drag myself up there enough. Maybe I’ve only a couple of hours before I start work; maybe it’s rush hour and I can’t be bothered getting stuck in traffic; maybe it’s raining. There’s always a reason not to go. The beauty of Wii Fit is it’s waiting for you, right in your livingroom, whenever you want it. It’s fun, it’s inventive, it’s personal and gives real time feedback. Forget the gym. Forget your workout video. Wii Fit WILL get you into shape, and you’ll love every second!