I have been looking forward to getting my feet on the WiiFit balance board for months, and my early pre-order paid off when it was delivered on Wednesday. (Oh, how I love seeing that UPS man strolling up the sidewalk with a big Amazon box in his arms!)
I’ve been using it for three days, and here are my impressions so far…
Set-up is easy
From box to playtime, it took about 5 minutes. The hardest part (and it’s not really hard) is finding the sync buttons on the board and the Wii console. Once they start talking to each other, it’s just like playing any other game. Watch the screen and follow the instructions.
Don’t take it personally
My family knew how excited I was to finally get the WiiFit, and they gathered around while I took the first turn. We started up the “game,” and I got on the board to create my WiiFit profile. I didn’t know that the WiiFit was going to calculate my BMI and call me a fatty in front of my audience! Okay, it didn’t actually say “fatty,” but be warned that it will collect data including your height, age, and weight. It will calculate your BMI, and show you where that lands you on a scale from underweight to obese.
I was particularly sad when the WiiFit version of my mii went *poof* and became chubby, to match my BMI. Oh well… It’s not personal; it’s mathematical.
Exercise games are really fun
I’m not the kind of girl who enjoys going to a class and getting sweaty with lots of other people. I prefer going for walks by myself, especially in the cool morning or evening air. However, it’s hard for me to make time for that, I don’t always feel safe walking alone, and I hate mosquitoes.
The WiiFit exercises really are like games, and after just one 20 minute session, I could feel it in my muscles. I love that I don’t have to go anywhere to get a little exercise, and it’s more fun than our old treadmill. And no mosquitoes!
Ski racing, ski jumping, stability trials, yoga, calisthenics, jogging, and step-aerobics are some of the games we’ve played so far. There’s also hula-hooping — which is so far my best event! I knew these hips were good for something! Watch out for swiveling badunkadunk!
Seeing results after three days
I’ve been having so much fun doing the exercises, that it’s been effortless to accumulate 20 minutes of activity each day! I’ve recovered from my initial feelings of resentment toward my WiiFit (for calling me fat), and now love the built-in weight and BMI tracking features. My muscles feel good, and my weight and BMI are trending downhill on my WiiFit chart. Yippee!
Unlockable games and features keep it fresh
As you accumulate minutes in your WiiFit Bank (looks like a digital piggy bank), you unlock new games and features. My kids and I get really excited when we get new games! We’ve already unlocked a more advanced Super Hula Hoop game. 
Buy it if you can find it…
From what I’ve heard, the WiiFit is hard to find in stock anywhere, including online. If you find one, grab it!
When the BMI is TMI, it’s time to get yer butt movin’!
The Mii I have of you to illustrate your guest post is still the slim one.
Good luck. The key to sticking with an exercise program is having fun.
I’ve been reading your posts on this, so I’m happy to see your review. I read this post to my husband and you had him laughing about your mii going poof. Now he thinks we should get one! Ya, thanks there. Yet another one of your tech posts that’s going to cost me hundreds! lol
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What a great review! I have never seen a Wii and have only heard about it in passing, but it is amazing to read about how technology is helping to improve our lives. I hope you have a lot of fun with it. You make it sound very thrilling!
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Ours is coming in mid June…can’t wait! I hope my mii will fit on the screen!
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Glad to see you are Wii Fit. I was a little hurt when it changed the look of my Mii too, but now I am over it. How are you doing with it? Any favorites? I kinda of like the hula hoop and the tightrope.
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I’m digging it! I actually look forward to exercising. I just wish I could choose a trainer that looks like Brad Pitt!
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Great site; I always learn!
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That sounds so cool! Maybe I should tell my hubby he should trade in his PS3 for a Wii.
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I love Wii Fit. Braeden wasn’t happy to see his Mii shrink down in height, but he’s having so much fun unlocking new games. I can’t get him off the thing! Brian hasn’t played since it told him he was overweight. WHenever I can get time in I play, I think it’s super fun and scary smart!
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Sounds like you are having a blast with it! Can’t wait to get mine.
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It’s good to see you’re using it and having fun. That’s what exercise is suppose to be…………………:)
I don’t own a wii so the wii fit isn’t going to come anytime soon, so for now, I’ll keep up my walking routine.
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The shortage is a blessing in disguise… I went overbudget for the month of May.
Wii-Fit sounds fun, but I rather pick up Mario Kart Wii first – if I can find it!
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We finally found a Wii… so now I am on the hunt for a Wii fit!
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I’m convinced! I want one. Thanks for your review!!! I’m going to go searching now!
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Now I want one more than ever and of course I won’t be able to find one now.
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Whooohoo. I came specifically over to your blog to see what you thought since you are the only one I know who got her hot little hands on one. I’m so glad to hear the good stuff! I can’t wait until I get one. I want someone to come up and ask me “Ohh how did you get that bod? Do you do Pilates and go to the gym every day?!?” “No. I do Wii Fit. ” LOL. Hooray! You have me more excited. I love your blog
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Just spotted your review of the Wii Fit and its definately on my list to buy. I will have to argue with my son as to why its better to get Wii Fit and not Boomblocks or Lego Indy but I’m sure he’ll enjoy it too.
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