The Wii Fit is one of the next big releases coming out for the Nintendo Wii, it comes with a balance board players use to do one of four activities: aerobic exercise, muscle conditioning, yoga and balance games. It has been out in Japan since November 30 and a writer for Kotaku, Brian Ashcraft has a feature up here detailing his experience with the Wii Fit.
A short summary of the Wii Fit appears to be that it will work as an exercise tool, thought there are cheaper alternatives if someone is looking for exercise. It also works well to motivate users because it keeps track of your weight so you can see how it changes through the day and over long periods of time. One big downfall thought is it limits the area user can move to the board for the most part and specifically caused the writer knee pains when doing what he felt was the most useful activity and caused him to stop.
Wii Fit seems like it would work best as a gateway activity to full on exercise, but for those unwilling to take the extra step it should help tone and lose weight. Expect it to hit stores sometime in May.
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