Wii Fit = Exertainment!

You've heard of edutainment... now I coin the phrase: exertainment! Exercise + entertainment = Wii Fit.

The Wii Fit is finally in my hot little hands!  It's part annoying Japanese dialog and part silly fun.  Let's just say that these hips are made for hula! Wootay!

Yod and I spent a good hour and a half playing around with the different games after we did the initial setup.  Yes, you really do find out your weight and BMI and if your Mii isn't quite the right proportions, your Wii Fit will adjust it accordingly (within the Wii Fit program, at least). ;-) There are four types - an instructor-led yoga section, an instructor-led strength (calisthenics) section, balance games, and aerobic exercises.  I hula hooped, ran in place, walked a tightrope, did a ski jump, skied the slaloms, and tried valiantly to keep my balance through their wonky strength training exercises.  I will say that the most frustrating thing is the strength training... either I'm doing it wrong or the programming is wonky because if I achieve their balance and weight distribution goals, I can't do the exercise as presented.  Will have to look into that further!

I highly recommend the balance and aerobic activities, and the yoga looks fun (though I haven't tried that yet).

I know, it's only day one and the shiny new toy hasn't lost its polish, but I am looking forward to finishing up the rest of my Vox Fitness Challenge with a new goal: Wii Fit time!