Category Archives: Equipment

Are Wii ready for their Outdoor Challenge?

“Get off the couch and into the game”  Nintendo is releasing a new Wii game, Active Life Outdoor Challenge on Sept 9, 2008. The retail price for this game and mat is said to be $60. Compared to Wii Fit, Active Life allows players to compete or compliment each othe at the same time.  Active Life uses an [...]

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How old are Wii?

I am sure you have heard the saying “You are only as old as you feel.” There is a group of what you might think as unlikely video gamers out there getting off the couch. The  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported a storyof a group of seniors getting some activity using their Wii.  Wii bowling is [...]

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You never forget how to ride a bike

I really like to walk but riding my bike is a pretty close second.  It is great to ride my bike, I can get a lot further and see a lot more.  It is also a great way to cross train. Last summer I purchased a bike odometer. This is a great tool to have because [...]

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Time for Mii to Test Wii Fit

My Dad made a Wii-livery today (that’s a delivery of any Wii related fun). He was in Circuit City and found a Wii Fit before my Amazon pre-order was shipped woo-hoo! I was excited to get my Wii Fit, but also a little nervous to see what it had to say about my Wii Age. [...]

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Personal Training using Wii Fit

There are so many potential barriers to living a healthy life including lack of time, money, planning, effort, or support.   One potential solution is CHANGE!  Change your workout options.  Wii Fit is offering something new that might jump start your workouts.  At $90 the cost is far less than other workout equipment or traditional gyms, the time commitment [...]

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Wii Fit is a Fun Way to Get Started

Wii Fit IS… Nintendo’s way of making exercise available and enjoyable in your home.   Some people feel as though exercise is not an option for them, they do not have the time, the money, or they are too embarrassed to step foot into a traditional gym, let alone workout in one. Wii Fit removes a barrier to exercise and [...]

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Introducing Wii Fit to Training with Tricia

Today Nintendo released Wii Fit!  I pre-ordered my Wii Fit from Amazon.com.  It is not scheduled to ship until May 27, so I have to wait, but in time I will be a part of the latest Nintendo craze.  I am so excited to get my Wii Fit. Maybe you have no idea what I am talking about, so [...]

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