Comments on: Is Wii healthy? http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:58:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: MyTBean http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1966 MyTBean Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:46:18 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1966 Asside from the actual activities offered... The nice little bells and whistles that can make the Wii Fit effective for a lot of people are the daily weight log and translated visual graph. Most people find simple daily awareness of their weight/BMI to be a good motivation to watch portion control and take the stairs at work. I think of the Wii Fit as a motivational tool that can be used to promote daily awareness. Most people complain that they can't find the regular time slot to exercise but this gadget may inspire them to rework the schedule for the fun. And, a few weeks of mild activity on the Wii could be just the thing to get a person to take the next step to dedicate that 30-60 minute time slot they're using to then do more serious exercise. And, even though the voice/comments can come accross as a little condescending some people might find the positive (albiet mechanical) daily encouragement a motivation as well. All in all I think the system is a good idea for people starting out and trying to find the inspiration to get healthier... not so much for the avid exercise enthusiast who probably won't go and buy this for themselves anyway. Asside from the actual activities offered… The nice little bells and whistles that can make the Wii Fit effective for a lot of people are the daily weight log and translated visual graph. Most people find simple daily awareness of their weight/BMI to be a good motivation to watch portion control and take the stairs at work.

I think of the Wii Fit as a motivational tool that can be used to promote daily awareness. Most people complain that they can’t find the regular time slot to exercise but this gadget may inspire them to rework the schedule for the fun. And, a few weeks of mild activity on the Wii could be just the thing to get a person to take the next step to dedicate that 30-60 minute time slot they’re using to then do more serious exercise.

And, even though the voice/comments can come accross as a little condescending some people might find the positive (albiet mechanical) daily encouragement a motivation as well.

All in all I think the system is a good idea for people starting out and trying to find the inspiration to get healthier… not so much for the avid exercise enthusiast who probably won’t go and buy this for themselves anyway.

]]> By: healthy news http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1829 healthy news Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:16:28 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1829 <strong>healthy news</strong> Really interesting, i'm not sure when was the last time i eared something similar, but in general it's a great idea, contratulations! healthy news

Really interesting, i’m not sure when was the last time i eared something similar, but in general it’s a great idea, contratulations!

]]> By: Vickie http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1305 Vickie Sat, 31 May 2008 01:42:14 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1305 we love Wii Fit at our house ... I have noticed improvement in my strength already. The aerobics (hulahooping) really get you going ! We have PS3 and Xbox in the house also but we all love the Wii FIT ! It's working .. we love Wii Fit at our house … I have noticed improvement in my strength already. The aerobics (hulahooping) really get you going ! We have PS3 and Xbox in the house also but we all love the Wii FIT ! It’s working ..

]]> By: Nick http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1301 Nick Fri, 30 May 2008 11:28:44 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1301 Ok i will admit i own a ps3, but before you say anything i would like to point out that many of my friends have Wii's. When we play on the games like Wii sports, i get knackered, and i'm pretty fit. I think the wii encourages the people to enjoy physical activity rather than find it strenuous.It's more fun than going down to the gym!!! Ok i will admit i own a ps3, but before you say anything i would like to point out that many of my friends have Wii’s. When we play on the games like Wii sports, i get knackered, and i’m pretty fit. I think the wii encourages the people to enjoy physical activity rather than find it strenuous.It’s more fun than going down to the gym!!!

]]> By: Bart http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1281 Bart Wed, 28 May 2008 19:16:53 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1281 I don't think you can see the Wii as a replacement for you're daily reccomendation's of sports. Ofcourse it's better then some kid playing WoW, but if we see it like that, LOTS of things are better. And the idea of somekind of a dance dance revolution for Wii, would be fun. It would be something that involves the girly childs, into Wii'ing. Because, if I see it now, I don't think alot of 13 year old girl's are playing the Wii, they just need something they are interested in(like dancing). I don’t think you can see the Wii as a replacement for you’re daily reccomendation’s of sports. Ofcourse it’s better then some kid playing WoW, but if we see it like that, LOTS of things are better.
And the idea of somekind of a dance dance revolution for Wii, would be fun. It would be something that involves the girly childs, into Wii’ing. Because, if I see it now, I don’t think alot of 13 year old girl’s are playing the Wii, they just need something they are interested in(like dancing).

]]> By: tigger http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1165 tigger Fri, 16 May 2008 23:17:30 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1165 the wii is fun but the games are expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the wii is fun but the games are expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: JM http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1147 JM Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:13 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1147 Well, as much as I see where you're coming from Bob, I do not think it should be treated as an alternative to exercise...which you did not say it was, but I know there are people who think it is. Not everyone gets into the games as much as others, so depending on who you are watching, the exercise could be light or moderate. I'm not saying it's not a good thing... Let's say an overweight child plays Wii Boxing for an hour per day. That's most likely moderate activity for 60 minutes, which exceeds the Surgeon General's recommendation by 30 minutes. May not be as vigorous as the guidelines would like, but it's a start. I can see Nintendo making a game that involves more vigorous exercise in the future. Just think of what Dance Dance Revolution did. Well, as much as I see where you’re coming from Bob, I do not think it should be treated as an alternative to exercise…which you did not say it was, but I know there are people who think it is. Not everyone gets into the games as much as others, so depending on who you are watching, the exercise could be light or moderate. I’m not saying it’s not a good thing…
Let’s say an overweight child plays Wii Boxing for an hour per day. That’s most likely moderate activity for 60 minutes, which exceeds the Surgeon General’s recommendation by 30 minutes. May not be as vigorous as the guidelines would like, but it’s a start.
I can see Nintendo making a game that involves more vigorous exercise in the future. Just think of what Dance Dance Revolution did.

]]> By: Bob http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1088 Bob Wed, 07 May 2008 12:48:37 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-1088 Hmm, thats funny. Becuase if i remember correctly, exercising is repetition. If you swing your arm 800 times in an hour, of course it is a form of exercise. Intense wii Boxing matches have left me sweating, and im in shape. Just like lifting a one pound weight, its repetion. Of course you can exercise without opening a game console! You can lose weight by not eating at all, instead of eating healthy. It's about time someone pointed that out! Of course. This doesn't mean you stick with an alternative. So if some kid wants to play boxing rather than sit and play WOW, it is a mild form of exercise, accept it. Hmm, thats funny. Becuase if i remember correctly, exercising is repetition. If you swing your arm 800 times in an hour, of course it is a form of exercise. Intense wii Boxing matches have left me sweating, and im in shape. Just like lifting a one pound weight, its repetion. Of course you can exercise without opening a game console! You can lose weight by not eating at all, instead of eating healthy. It’s about time someone pointed that out! Of course. This doesn’t mean you stick with an alternative. So if some kid wants to play boxing rather than sit and play WOW, it is a mild form of exercise, accept it.

]]> By: Wii Love Wii http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-969 Wii Love Wii Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:53:07 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-969 I think its workin I think its workin

]]> By: jojoba http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-957 jojoba Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:07:51 +0000 http://www.cheatmasters.com/blog/2008/04/24/is-wii-healthy/#comment-957 Relaxation not equals to playing games Relaxation not equals to playing games

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