I thought y'all might be interested in more in-depth looks at some workout games that I've tried. If there is a game you'd like me to review, please comment and I will do my best to obtain it and try it. I do not have a PS3 Move, so that platform is out of the question. However, I do have a Wii (with a Wii Balance Board) and an Xbox 360 (with Kinect).
Since I my current WLJ began with Wii Fit, I felt it should be my first review. This game is AMAZING for beginners (both on gaming and on WLJ). It is quite simple with goals. Upon first playing, It will weigh you and ask for a goal weight and a time frame to get there.
*Note: The Wii Balance Board has a weight limit of 330 lbs.
It will also run agility and balance tests. It then takes those results and gives you your Wii Fit Age. If it is under your age or within 2 years over, it's good. You then stamp a calendar saying you took your daily body test. (The more you login, the more variety of stamps you get.)
There are strength, yoga, balance, and cardio games for you to choose from when you decide to start game play. Strength and Yoga options are more like a straight workout you'd do in any gym. The Balance and Cardio games are the standout fun in this game. Cardio games that I enjoyed were the Hula Hoop and Step Aerobics. My favorite Balance games were Table Tilt and Balance Bubble.
PROS: As I previously said, this game is great for beginners, but even if you've been on your WLJ for a while, these games are fun and may be good switch-up-your-workout activities. If you want to start off with the first game for a while and then in a few months or weeks, you want to get the second, your info from the first game automatically transfers to the second. The games are simple to figure out, so you'll quickly be able to get into your workout.
CONS: The game has no built-in way to determine calories burned. However, some Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus activities are in the database for myfitnesspal and Weight Watchers. The maximum weight limit is a draw back for some as well. I knew someone who was going to try it, weighed in, it kicked the person off and the person felt discouraged from losing to be able to use it. It's ironic that the accessory for a game that's major goal is to help people lose weight can't handle a greater limit. Since it was amongst the pioneer group of workout gaming, it is very simplistic and if you don't select the right games, you'll have to work super hard to get a burn in some cases. Games that don't require the Wii Balance Board and only the Wiimote tend to not register well. I would like the jogging game more if it did.
Overall, I would recommend these games. The game is good for its purpose and a good place to start your WLJ, as well. Now that it's been out for some time, there are quite a few games that require or are compliant with the Wii Balance Board, so it's not like that bridesmaid's dress you wore once and will never wear again. Enjoy!
May the fourth be with you!
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