WII - do you use one to exercise

[katieyj]

I was wondering if anyone else was using their WII to get their daily exercise. Right now I'm using Walk it Out, and walking about 1 hr per day (too darn hot to go outside and walk). Also playing Gold's Gym Cardio Workout, only about 20 to 30 mins a day with this one.

I wanted to get a 3rd game to add to the mix, maybe do the cardio only 3 times a week and throw in a dance game or something. Is anyone else using their WII for daily exercise, if so which games are you using and are they working?

Thanks

[cpaige]

I have the Wii fit, but haven't used it yet since I"m STILL waiting for the bf to do what he needs to do in order for me to use it. I have a yoga program and a few other things in there.

[$savingmomof4]

I use the Wii to workout too. I have Wii Fit Plus and The Biggest Loser. I was doing one or the other everyday -- until the kids were out of school, about a month ago. I miss it. I just don't have the time with all 4 home plus my niece. I really need to get back to it. I also have Zumba, but I haven't tried it yet. Both of my girls like it though. We have the Just Dance games and they are very active too. HTH.

[katieyj]

Thank you. I was thinking a dance "game" may be good to add. I'm not a really good dancer, but heck who's going to see me in my living room. lol I have thought of investing in the WII Fit, the board can be used with the Walk it Out game, and others I believe. I like the ones that will track your calories burned too, makes me feel better when I see that.

[mom2lucas]

I do Wii Fit Plus and Zumba and/or Dance Dance Revolution HP3. I love the Zumba better than DDR.

[LaLabrowneyes]

I was just looking into that,I will be getting the Micheal Jackson. DD played it and she said it's a work out really fun, another one is UFC Trainer(I'm a UFC fan).

[katieyj]

Those of you using the dance games, are you using the dance pad with that or doe the work with controllers. Does Zumba have a "calculator" to show how many calories burned?

I'm really getting a little worn out with the gold's gym cardio on a daily basis. I do enjoy the game, shape boxing, but every day gets to be a bit much.

[mom2lucas]

DDR uses a dance pad, but Zumba has a belt that you put around your waist to hold the remote. I'm sure there are calories burned on the game, but I've never paid attention. I log my dance times in SparkPeople and use that to track my calories burned.

[newatthis]

i love the wii just dance 2. lots of fun

[katieyj]

Guess I better get on Amazon and find a dance game. I do really like the gold's gym, but sometimes it's just too "structured". I think the dancing would be more fun. Another thing I'm curious about, are ya'll able to lose weight using the WII? I'm recently on a strict diet for cholosterol and although I've lost 3 lbs in 1 week, I want to make sure I'm on the right track. TIA