Customer Reviews
Thin 25-year-old who doesn't like exercise.... LOVES THIS!!!!!!! 
2008-08-18
I'm 25, married, put a lot (too much sometimes!) of importance on my looks, love video games... but HATE to exercise. I love biking, tennis, basketball... but put me on a treadmill, an eliptical or stick me in a group yoga class and I'll not be a fun person to hang out with.
I have been dying to get a Wii Fit ever since I heard about it a month before it was released. Surely, for this avid gamer and competitive chick, this could be exercise I can get into! I just prayed my high hopes weren't unrealistic. After all, I saw a lot of reviews out there saying that this thing "is definitley exercise" and not to expect "to have fun." I started to get worried.
Our Wii Fit arrived in the mail three days ago. I popped it in the next day and hopped on the balance board... and didn't get off for an hour and a half! It was a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!! For someone who likes only "hidden" exercise (outside enjoying the sun, kicking someone's butt at a sport), this is what I've been looking for!!!
It's competitive. Sure, you're "competing" against your own high scores, but man did I want to kick my own butt, "playing" exercises over and over until I did them perfectly, or at the very least, successfully. I was sweating by the end. I wasn't sore the next day... or the day after that, because I played another hour and a half last night... but I can tell a change in my overall "balance".
The "games" all focus around improving your center of balance. I had no idea the health problems that can be caused by not centering your balance properly! I notice myself... after just two days... paying close attention to my posture, and not being so "stiff" after a day at the office.
Among my favorite activities:
Skiing- I've never been, but I felt almost like I could hop on some skiis tonight. Challenging, and puts you there on that mountain.
"Marbles"- Um, I can't remember the real name of this game, but you'll recognize it in the balance games when you see it. You move the board on the screen around, trying to drop the marbles into the holes. Too much to explain here... just know that it's really challenging and addictive. I played the beginner and advanced levels until I beat them both. But even when you beat it... the challenge is never over.
Yoga- I never tried yoga before. Truthfully, I always thought it looked stupid, and was a ridiculous excuse for exercising. Come on, standing there like a "tree", when I'm out there, whipping butt in tennis? But let me tell you, this is like having a personal yoga instructor, and you can TELL that it's tough, and rewarding.
Snowboarding- This was the most frusterating, but once I made it down the mountain and made every checkpoint after trying about 20 times (FOR REAL). I was quite thrilled with myself.
Step- This one is pretty hilarious. Think of a classic aerobic stepping class. There's also advanced step, which is ridiculously tough... and I can't wait to beat it!
Running- No balance board here. Just stick the remote in your pocked and run in place. I was DYING, not being a runner, and killing myself to get a 117% caloric burn rate in three minutes. You "chase" a Mii or a dog, and have to keep up with them. My husband, who used to run and is trying to get back into it, is pretty excited about this one.
There are tons of other games, but those are the highlights. If you need to get back into exercising, GET THIS!!!!!!! It's my new favorite "toy".
Weight Limit for Balance board 
2008-08-18
My husband and I got the Wii Fit to help us get into shape. I thought it was great. It makes working out fun. My husband on the other hand cannot use it since he is to heavy. The game resets itself when he steps on the board after telling him he is to heavy. The max weight for the board is 330 lbs. My husband weighs 345 (looking back, I did not see this limitation on any off the information on this product). He does need to loose some weight but he is also naturally a big guy. I contacted nintendo about this. I asked if they were going to come out with a different board for those above the current weight limit and was given an empty answer. I do enjoy the game but beware if you are 330 lbs or more.
AWESOME!!! 2008-08-18
Great game. It keeps myself and my husband motivated to stay fit. We can already begin to see changes. Great, great, great game! Easy to use!
great fun and exercise for the whole family 2008-08-18
We have had this for only a few days but already we are "running" together and taking turns to do push-ups. Yes right now the whole game is novelty but the concept is fantastic. The balance board is very touchy and I would recomend you wear tennis shoes as it helps you balance. You can't do a lunge wrong because the board will show you exactly where your center of balance is and where it should be. So, it really makes it hard to cheat on exercises. There is a tremendous amount of variety from running on the sand to hula hooping to yoga. I am a teacher and this is very convenient to do what I want, when I want. The only problem is the wii's frame of reference when it comes to weight. It does not know that you may be most muscle and claims you are overweight. It only takes in your weight and height. It says that most people are overweight and that is tough to swollow but, once we all got past that, we were all ready to play. The comments from the Wii trainer are monotonous at best but we overlook it and make fun of it to make it bearable in our house. It is not meant to replace your already planned workouts but this is great fun. I recommend it highly.
Great start, but can get old fast 
2008-08-17
I really like this product. I got it for my husband's birthday, and it was fun to have each of us in the family take the fitness test. Unfortunately, I'm the only one using it at the moment. I have done yoga in the past, and like the yoga option, but it gets tedious since you have to select each pose. It would be nice to be able to string poses together to make custom yoga workouts. Ditto for strength training. I love the balance games, and even if that is all you use it for you are bound to be helping yourself in the long run. The aerobics is a little lame, but if you aren't that active it is good. Again, it would be nice to customize and vary your routine. You can also do some of them while you watch TV, and listen to the Wiimote tell you what to do. My favorite is the monitoring of your weight and balance. Even if you do other things to work out and are watching what you eat, you can use that part as a tool to track how you are doing. Overall, I like this product, but I hope they come out with more options to customize to help those that use it regularly.
Also, it is annoying that Wii is never in stock. What's up with that?
Awesome 2008-08-17
Get a great workout right in your home without going to the gym. Nintendo Wii Fit with Wii Balance Board turns your living room into a fitness center for the whole family. Family members will have fun getting a "core" workout, and talking about and comparing their results and progress on a new channel on the Wii Menu. Aerobic Exercise - 10-minute exercises that are designed to get your heart pumping Muscle Conditioning - Controlled motions using arms, legs and other body parts Yoga Poses - Classic poses that focus on balance and stretching Balance Games - Fun activities, such as ski jumping and heading soccer balls, that challenge the player's overall body balance
Shaping Up 2008-08-16
I am retired and bought the Wii Fit for exercise and it is great. My greatest concern was that it would become old hat after awhile, I would get bored with it and stop using it but that hasn't happened. It has a yoga program, a strength training program, balance exercises/games, and aerobic workouts. There is a variety in each of these so you can alternate your routine to keep it interesting and you're bound to find some options in each segment that you really enjoy.
Great rainy weather exercise 2008-08-16
Although I love to get outside and exercise by running, hiking, biking... this is a great way to get a little sweat going during the rainy days of the week, or when it's too dark outside. It is also a fun way to encourage my non-outdoorsy friends to stay in shape. With the multiple levels of activities, I'm happy to say that I can also break a sweat. Definitely worth the expense!
Good motivation tool for video gamer 2008-08-15
I haven't exercised since a back injury 4 years ago. I have been using Wii Fit for three weeks now. The yoga has helped stretch my back and neck. I am exercising every day. This being a video game helps motivate me to continue and to get better at the exercises.
This is the type of training module I would expect in a gym, so it is great to have at home. I need a trainer to show me the specific movements. I don't know what exercises to do by myself. This shows me.
So this is great for the physically illiterate. It could be a great tool in additional to regular workouts for normal gym-goers.
Highly recommneded. The balance games are fun.
Fun way to excerise 2008-08-15
Easy way to get you up and moving. Only thing is you have to do each exercise indidvidually you can not create a routine.
