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Wii-Weight-Loss.com Featured Article
How to
Lose Weight Using the Wii Fit
By Boake Moore
Wii Fit is a combination of fitness and fun, designed
for everyone, young and old. By playing Wii Fit a little
every day, you, your friends, and your family can work
towards personal goals of better health and fitness. And
lose some weight? YES
So can one lose weight using the Wii fit- that's the
million dollar question? YES DEFINITELY. As long as you
use it regularly and with the proper workout - with 4 to
5 regular 45 minute workouts per week you will reach
your weight loss goals and get fit and have fun doing
it.
But just as important is the type of workout you choose.
Many people have reported the Wii Fit did not help them
lose weight or get fit and there are 2 reasons for this
- they didn't work out on a regular basis and when they
did they used the wrong workout. So here's the way to
lose weight using your new Christmas gift(and I am
assuming you are routinely working out 5 times a week
for a minimum of 45 minutes a week:
Rule 1: The balance games are fun but do not really
help so they are not part of the routine.
They are
only to be used as a break after completing the aerobic
workout. So after completing the 10 minute advance step
program you can use a balance game to catch your breath.
But other than that they are not to be a part of your
regular routine. Or after you have lost your five pounds
for the week you can reward yourself with a 10 minute
game of soccer ball goalie. But people who complained
about not losing weight spent too much time playing the
balance games. They help your hand eye coordination but
they do nothing to help you reach your weight loss
goals. Avoid them or do them extras above and beyond
your normal workout.
Rule 2: Do 3 Aerobic exercises every session.
Whether its
boxing or steps or running or hoola hoops be sure you do
at least 3 aerobic programs. And go as long as the
system will allow you. So once the aerobic steps allows
you to complete 5 minutes instead of 3 minutes always
step up to and complete the extra time. And alternate
between the aerobics and the other programs. For example
start with a long run then do a couple "yoga's" followed
by the aerobic boxing and then maybe a strength program
and then back to a step program. The key is to pick the
exercises you like but to switch back and forth with at
least half your time doing aerobics and no balance
games.
Rule 3: Balance the rest of the session with yoga and
strength exercises.
Rule 4: Workout at least every other day and at least
5 times a week but only completes the body test every
other workout session.
It's great
to monitor your results but every day is too often.
Following this routine I have lost 20 pounds in 7 weeks
and 26 pounds in 16 weeks. Its averaged 3 pounds a week
with several weeks of 5 pound weight loses. In
conclusion, it works. But like any exercise it only
works if the person using it is willing to put in the
effort. I could have achieved the same results simply by
doing sit-ups and push-ups every day, and going for a
run. However I don't realistically believe that I would
have had enough motivation to do that. It works because
it shows me everyday how much I weigh, how much time
I've invested, and how well I am doing on my exercises.
It also keeps fantastic records that I can look back on
and it makes charts showing my progress (or lack
thereof). The balance board is nothing magical. Just by
standing on it you don't get a better body. You have to
put in the time. What Wii Fit tries to do is to make
that time enjoyable, and for me it accomplished that
goal. I did the work - it helped record it, make it fun
and motivated me.
The Wii Balance Board is more than just a scale it can
read your real-life movements and bring them to life on
screen, just like the Wii Remote" controller.
Realistically snowboard down a mountain or walk a tight
rope it's just one more way to get into the game.
The Body Test in Wii Fit is a short and simple set of
activities used to gauge your body's performance. After
choosing a Mii" - a virtual caricature unique to Wii -
to represent you, use the Wii Balance Board to measure
your center of balance, Body Mass Index (BMI), and body
control. Based on these results, you can also determine
your Wii Fit Age. The whole family can engage in the
Body Test and compare their progress together! Check
your daily progress in Wii Fit with easy-to-understand
charts and graphs. The orange line you see in the center
of the graph represents your BMI the first time you
checked it. From then on, it's easy to tell how you've
done since you started using Wii Fit. You can also set
goals, check your Wii Fit Age, and even enter exercise
time you've done outside of Wii Fit.
As you spend time exercising, you'll earn Fit Credits
that unlock additional exercises and activities within
these categories. Wii Fit also tracks the activities you
do the most and puts them into the Favorites category.
Strength Training: Put your strength to the test
with muscle-toning exercises like Single Leg Extension,
Sideways Leg Lift, Arm and Leg Lift, Single-Arm Stand,
Torso Twists, Rowing Squat, Single Leg Twist, Lunge,
Push-Up and Side Plank, Jackknife, Plank and Triceps
Extension. Challenges include Push-Up Challenge, Plank
Challenge and Jackknife Challenge. -
Aerobics: Get your heart pumping with fun,
interactive Aerobic exercises like Hula Hoop®, Basic
Step, Basic Run, Super Hula Hoop, Advanced Step, 2-P
Run, Rhythm Boxing, Free Step and Free Run.
Yoga: Work on your balance and flexibility with
Yoga poses and activities like Deep Breathing,
Half-Moon, Dance, Cobra, Bridge, Spinal Twist, Shoulder
Stand, Warrior, Tree, Sun Salutation, Standing Knee,
Palm Tree, Chair, Triangle and Downward-Facing Dog.
Balance Games: Get into the action with fun,
balanced-based games like Soccer Heading, Ski Slalom,
Ski Jump, Table Tilt, Tightrope Walk, Balance Bubble,
Penguin Slide, Snowboard Slalom and Lotus Focus.
Tracking Results: - Keep tabs on your daily progress
with easy-to-understand graphs and charts. Using your
personal profile, you can set goals, view a graph of
your BMI results over time, see how many Fit Credits
you've earned, check your Wii Fit Age and even enter
exercise time you've done outside of Wii Fit. It's all
about coming back and exercising a little every day, and
the personal profile makes tracking your daily progress
simple and easy.
You can quickly check your Wii Fit Age and BMI without
even putting the game in the console by going directly
to the Wii Fit Channel. - On the profile-selection
screen, everyone in the family can see each other's
recent BMI progress and Fit Credit total. This will
allow families to have a friendly competition to
exercise and get fit.
Wii Fit can help you learn more about your balance, and
give you tips on how to improve Create a Profile:
Before you jump into doing exercises and activities,
you'll start by creating your own profile. Choose a Mii,
enter your height and age information, and do a few
quick tests:
BMI Check: BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure
of body fat based on height and weight that is the
standard used by agencies such as the World Health
Organization and the National Institute of Health. To
check your BMI, you'll enter your height then stand on
the Wii Balance Board and let it read your weight.
Wii Fit Age: After you've checked your BMI,
you'll do a basic balance test and find out your current
Wii Fit Age. This basic balance test measures how well
you can control your left and right balance. Based on
the results, you'll be assigned a Wii Fit Age.
Body Test: Wii Fit works best if you perform a
Body Test every week not every day as they recommend. In
this test, you'll use the Wii Balance Board accessory to
measure your center of balance, Body Mass Index (BMI),
and body control. Based on these results, you can also
determine your Wii Fit Age. Much like Brain Age"®, you
can chart your daily progress and compare it against
previous results, as well as other friends and family
who play Wii Fit.
Author Bio: Boake Moore started http://www.missiongrounds.com,
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