Is WiiFit for lazy people?

I'm wondering do any of you think Wii Fit is for lazy people that don't just go outside an excersize? I feel like people have mixed feelings about this from what I've noticed.

I sort of feel like it is. I mean it's good and everything but I don't think people can lose much weight by doing pushups and yoga once a day. Many of you are probably thinking "No they're not lazy, they just bought Wiifit" I feel like that 90$ could go towards something like a gym membership or something.

Your thoughts?

Do you also think that a gym is for lazy people?

WiiFit was designed for people who have a difficult time motivating themselves to exercise, and lack the time and commitment to do so (and other reasons too). If that's what you mean by lazy, then sure, that works.

I enjoy playing Wii Fit. One time I tried doing the Jackknife exercises without the WiiFit trainer, and it seemed a lot tougher. Without the trainer, it's easy just to say "nah, I don't feel like doing anymore reps". I guess the whole "personal trainer" motivation helps to keep working towards the fitness goals. And of course, the balance board ensures that the exercises are being done correctly.

WiiFit is just one of those products that are trying to get more people to exercise that usually don't do so on a regualr basis. A lot of "lazy" people just so happen to fit into that category.

I don't think lazy people would shell out 90 bucks for something they can do for free.OreoMilkshake

I sort of feel like it is. I mean it's good and everything but I don't think people can lose much weight by doing pushups and yoga once a day. Many of you are probably thinking "No they're not lazy, they just bought Wiifit" I feel like that 90$ could go towards something like a gym membership or something.Your thoughts?msuspartan11

There is a huge home fitness market that was largely ignored by the gaming industry until Nintendo introduced wii fit. Almost since the dawn of tv there have been fitness programs on tv that women exercised to. The vcr introduced home exercise videos which led to accessories being bundled with dvds that we see at Costco. It seems a logical step to make fitness more interactive through your tv with the use of a console.

I do not think it is lazy to want to exercise in the comfort of your own home at your own pace whenever you want to. Its lazy if you buy it and dont use it. ;)

Actually, I think all video games are for (somewhat) lazy people.

No offense, and I include myself in this category, but we just sit around for a few hours controlling a character on the TV.

Granted, these games are very fun and addicting.

I am sure all of you do other things and are social...unlike me.

I'm wondering do any of you think Wii Fit is for lazy people that don't just go outside an excersize? I feel like people have mixed feelings about this from what I've noticed.

I sort of feel like it is. I mean it's good and everything but I don't think people can lose much weight by doing pushups and yoga once a day. Many of you are probably thinking "No they're not lazy, they just bought Wiifit" I feel like that 90$ could go towards something like a gym membership or something.

Your thoughts?

msuspartan11

For lazy people? lol, prolly not just them

But, I can say that there is a very largeretirement neighborhood near where I live,and tons of Wii's & WiiFit's have been sold to the 'older' crew from our local WalMart.

What Jaysonguy said and...

Going to the gym will cost me a lot more money.

Wii Fit is a lot of fun for families and competition. I spent the weekend with my sisters family and we played Wii Fit almost non-stop. As for the excercise part, well , it is a fun way to to do yoga moves and improve your balance. Why call people lazy just because they play Wii Fit?

prolly along the line of playing/having fun whilst being good for your body...BUT don't magically expect a 6 pacs abs by playing WiiFit. i don't see it as some sort of fitness regime tho, just my opinion.

prolly along the line of playing/having fun whilst being good for your body...BUT don't magically expect a 6 pacs abs by playing WiiFit. i don't see it as some sort of fitness regime tho, just my opinion.

maxgil2

Wii Fit was the worst 90$ i spent my money on! I get more exersize/fun riding my bike or swimming. Yet my sister said, "this game is the best game ever! It has many fun minigames that you will love!" After telling here i was a bit skeptical (is that how you spell it) and the fact we needed four bateries for it she said,"Don't worry you will like it and i will buy 4 rechargable batteries especially for it" Close to 6 Months later she still hasnt got the batteries its not as much fun as it was the first 30 minuets and when i ask her if she will ever get the batteries she says,"I need it so i can repair my car"...her car has done nothing since she got it 4 years ago and it will continue to do so the next 4 years until she says, "Skrew it" and sells it and buys somthing else...

I'm wondering do any of you think Wii Fit is for lazy people that don't just go outside an excersize? I feel like people have mixed feelings about this from what I've noticed.

I sort of feel like it is. I mean it's good and everything but I don't think people can lose much weight by doing pushups and yoga once a day. Many of you are probably thinking "No they're not lazy, they just bought Wiifit" I feel like that 90$ could go towards something like a gym membership or something.

Your thoughts?

[QUOTE="msuspartan11"]I sort of feel like it is. I mean it's good and everything but I don't think people can lose much weight by doing pushups and yoga once a day. Many of you are probably thinking "No they're not lazy, they just bought Wiifit" I feel like that 90$ could go towards something like a gym membership or something.Your thoughts?DDRMom

There is a huge home fitness market that was largely ignored by the gaming industry until Nintendo introduced wii fit. Almost since the dawn of tv there have been fitness programs on tv that women exercised to. The vcr introduced home exercise videos which led to accessories being bundled with dvds that we see at Costco. It seems a logical step to make fitness more interactive through your tv with the use of a console.

I do not think it is lazy to want to exercise in the comfort of your own home at your own pace whenever you want to. Its lazy if you buy it and dont use it. ;)

:lol: Haha, I agree with this.

I'm wondering do any of you think Wii Fit is for lazy people that don't just go outside an excersize? I feel like people have mixed feelings about this from what I've noticed.

I sort of feel like it is. I mean it's good and everything but I don't think people can lose much weight by doing pushups and yoga once a day. Many of you are probably thinking "No they're not lazy, they just bought Wiifit" I feel like that 90$ could go towards something like a gym membership or something.

Your thoughts?

professional sport is for lazy people, why do they get to play all the time while all us others are stuck at jobs we dont like?

I think to myself if you want to be active, go outside or go to a gym.

This sounds logical and I think a lot of people think this way, however, there are many reasons (some of which have been touched on above) why someone can't or won't feel comfortable going to the gym (too public, expensive, etc) or exercising outdoors (weather, too public, runnning is hard on the knees, etc). I personally hate going to the gym and dislike outdoor exercise options except biking and skiing for which you need the proper conditions (and lots of money for skiing!).

I have read the testimonials on Amazon, etc. from people who say the Wii Fit got them started in exercising and I also know some "advanced" exercisers who enjoy Wii Fit (exercise does not have to "killer" to be beneficial and/or enjoyable - this is a fact). So, my thought is that it is not for lazy people. Getting started with any exercise program is hard! And if you have never faced that particular challenge, it may be hard to understand that it is indeed a challenge. Kudos to eveileb-ekam, for attaining your goal of getting to the gym! If Wii Fit can get people moving, it is a good thing - then they may get interested in exercise & maybe take it further and improve their well-being.

There is a thriving market for in-home exercise programs. Wii Fit could be the tip of the iceberg for many people! There are many websites frequented by in-home exercisers such asCollage Video or Video Fitness. And there are indeed some very demanding home exercise programs: Cathe Friedrich programs and Beach Body programs such as P90X to name just two out of many. These will challenge even the most hard-core gym rat. I am very active but am a dedicated in-home exerciser and do many programs such as these (as well as easier ones!). There are also a lot of beginner exercise programs, as well (I am mostly talking of fitness DVDs where you can use as much or as little equipment as you want).

I am looking forward to getting the balance board myself and at least trying the Wii Fit games; I really want the board for trying skiing & snowboarding games,too :).

As an aside: It is not WiiFit but Gold's Gym Cardio Wii is an excellent workout - can be any level you choose. I have been adding it to my workouts every other day for the last two weeks & it is a blast! I am 49 but my fitness age according to Gold's Gym is 22 - thanks to in-home workouts, for sure!

If there is anyone here who has gotten a start on fitness using WiiFit, I applaud you and encourage you to explore even more options for home exercise (maybe starting with Gold's Gym Cardio ? ;)). It is a world full of variety & a lot of fun.

no its for those who like snowboarding games like mergame1

[QUOTE="rgame1"]no its for those who like snowboarding games like meteknic1200

[QUOTE="teknic1200"][QUOTE="rgame1"]no its for those who like snowboarding games like mergame1

Wii Fit was the worst 90$ i spent my money on! I get more exersize/fun riding my bike or swimming. Yet my sister said, "this game is the best game ever! It has many fun minigames that you will love!" After telling here i was a bit skeptical (is that how you spell it) and the fact we needed four bateries for it she said,"Don't worry you will like it and i will buy 4 rechargable batteries especially for it" Close to 6 Months later she still hasnt got the batteries its not as much fun as it was the first 30 minuets and when i ask her if she will ever get the batteries she says,"I need it so i can repair my car"...her car has done nothing since she got it 4 years ago and it will continue to do so the next 4 years until she says, "Skrew it" and sells it and buys somthing else...

AmayaPapaya

Yes, a game was released for lazy people to buy a game which would make them do exercise....wait, lazy people would avoid this game then!

You miss out on a LOT of people who won't be making the gym or outside, for a variety of reasons. Childcare, time limitations, expense of a membership [a few months is far more than a WiiFit + additional videos]. Nevermind some gyms are not really women-friendly, and age and other issues can also make home-based exercise a much better fit.

While balance skills might not be of major importance for the young, they're important as one age. And as someone with a few years of Tai Chi under my belt - they're a lot more work and their development I personally found to be of great benefit.

Myself, I have an infant around home. While I can do some minor exercise with my WiiFit when she's sleeping ... I can't run, bike, or go to the gym. When weather and schedule permit - I can take her out for a bike - but options are quite limited. Some gyms have age limits for child care [if they even have it] ... or questionable childcare [and plenty don't have any at all].

Kids are expensive. Either I can have the gym membership - or I can skip it and have more cash to spend on opportunities for her to experience new things. As I'm just under 40 and am in excellent health [nor excess weight], currently my money is best spent on my child. [and for the price of gym membership around here, that's a LOT of kids programs/etc]

For my situation, the WiiFit allows me to do some balance/yoga work daily - along with some basic cardio or orther forms of working out. I know a hard session in the gym will get me sweatier and `feel' like I've done more - yet medicine has told me that raising my heartrate above a certain level for an extended period of time is what I'm looking for ... and more wear on my knees and joints is not welcomed. [I beat the crap out of my knees and ankles playing college soccer]

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There's a multitude of reasons why home-based exercise is incredibly useful for a wide range of people. Nevermind cost concerns [or more important priorities] that make a gym membership a bad fit for many. While the WiiFit [nor about anything] is a perfect program or does all things for all people ... but it is a useful tool that makes cramming in exercise while my daughter is playing/napping a viable option for me.

^^ way to tell those silly kids not to be so closed-minded!teknic1200

I'm just waiting for them to get to be old fogeys too ... when I can LMAO.

Amazing the perspective a decade or two gives ... as years ago, I may have said the same sort of thing. Then I lived overseas, got a family ... amazing what life experince brings.

No. Wii Fit is not free and someone buying it indicates that they NO LONGER wish to be lazy. This question makes no sense.

I would have gotten Wii Fit but I go to a gym.