The reviews for the Wii Fit over the last year have been positive. Everyone seems to agree that it is great fun. Is there more to it than that? Does it live up to its claims? Is it actually beneficial as an exercise tool? In this article we will take a look at some of the Wii Fit advantages and get some answers to your questions about its usefulness.

The majority of people lead sedentary lives. Most of us work sitting down at a desk, not at hard manual labor. Even children, who used to be seen outside everyday after school, remain inside playing games or listening to music. In short, people do not get enough exercise. This game is a great tool to use to get the family up and moving together. It is actually fun to watch others using the game. There are 40 different activities and three different levels to use. Each person’s fitness statistics can be locked so nobody else can see your weight or other information.

Most gym membership cost into the thousands of dollars per year, depending on your locale. The Wii Fit’s purchase price is under $200 USD for the balance board and the game CD. They can also be purchased separately.

Everyone is busy all day every day. It can be a real challenge to take time to go to the gym as often as you should. With the Fit, you can fit it into your day whenever you have a spare moment. The routines are under one hour long and since the game is right down in your living room, there is no gas or commute needed. Just put in the CD and start exercising.

On a regular fitness program it is so tempting to play with the scale to make sure you get the right reading. You cannot do this when using this video game. Every day when you step on the balance board it automatically calculates your weight and body mass index (BMI). No more having to write down what routine you did or your weight.

Prior to beginning the exercises, each player creates a Mii character that will represent him or her. When moves are made on the balance board, the Mii does the same moves in the game. The graphics are completely un intimidating, the instructions are very easy to understand. Each person starts at just the right level to be challenging but not so difficult to cause frustration.

Another advantage of the Wii Fit is that it is super simple to set up. Essentially it is a plug-and-play video game. If you already own the Wii, which you will need to play the games, pop the CD into it, plug in your balance board and go.

Now, even though there are many Wii Fit advantages, it is not something that will increase fitness in everyone. If you are already in great shape and consistently make exercise a part of your daily routine, the game is not likely to improve your level of fitness. However, if you are like the majority of people, out of shape, living a sedentary lifestyle and who want to get into better physical condition, the Nintendo Wii Fit is an excellent choice.

Arthur Rofield is a huge fan of Wii Fit since they were release. His particular interest lie in how Nintendo Wii Console is used as a modern day medium to bring distant family and relationships together