The Nintendo Wii took a drastic departure from traditional video game console design by incorporating motion control remotes instead of a traditional, push-button controller. This allowed Nintendo and other video game developers to create home...
With the introduction of Wii Fit in 2008, Nintendo brought more fun and functionality to console exercise games. Since then, Wii games have utilized the console's balance board and MotionPlus accessories to provide players with workouts of varying...
Released in 2006, the Nintendo Wii was the first mainstream console for a new generation of home gaming technology. The Wii silenced much of the criticism placed on video gaming -- that it encouraged an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle for its users...
Wii games can be an effective at-home workout that will also occupy your mind. You can also engage the entire family in this living room activity for a health-and-wellness bonding experience. Depending on your exercise goals, Wii has different...
Some fanfare surrounded the introduction of the Nintendo Wii due to its potential to combine exercise and entertainment for gamers. The console features a large line of games which require little physical exertion as well as several fitness games....
Staying fit and active can be difficult if you have a physical or mental disability. People with disabilities have several options for staying active and exercising at home, and one of the funnest and most convenient ways to do so is with a Wii...
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey estimates that almost 17 percent of American children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years are obese. Obesity is a serious health concern, so parents should encourage and guide their children to...
If you are looking to get in shape, you may decide to use your Wii console to increase your level of physical activity. The Wii has several fitness titles that can get you off the couch to improve strength and endurance and promote weight loss....
Kids love video games that require them to take part physically, such as games for the Wii. Using your own body to make the game characters swing a tennis racket or toss a bowling ball is fun and exciting. It is also a great way to get sedentary...
When the Wii was introduced by Nintendo, the world of gaming was revolutionized. No longer did you sit on the couch and push buttons; instead, you are now standing in front of your TV and waving your body around at the Wii sensor. Wii games help...
Nintendo's Wii Fit Plus video game software lets users improve their fitness with a variety of interactive exercise games. In 2010, researchers at the National Institute of Health and Nutrition in Japan measured the metabolic equivalent of task,...
For years, experts have at least partially attributed childhood obesity to excessive video game playing. In 2006, Nintendo released a revolutionary new system called the Wii, which for many games combines the act of exercising with playing video...
First released in 2006, the Nintendo Wii gaming system was the first of its kind to feature a wireless controller that actually detects three-dimension movement. With the assistance of a sensor bar, the Nintendo Wii functions by tracking the...
You don't need a gym membership to lose weight. In fact, you don't even need to leave the house. There are many things you can do right at home to help you lose weight and get fit, and none of them needs to be boring. Whether you're choosing to...
The "Wii Fit" offers a variety of exercises, including cardiovascular exercises, strength training and yoga. The 'Wii Fit" game automatically tracks all of your workouts and exercise time you put in while playing. "Wii Fit" also gives you the...
Nintendo Wii is an interactive video game console that has become popular among all age groups. Wii is different from general video game consoles because it lets the player become a "part" of the game, due to wireless remotes and movement...
"Wii Fit" includes 48 exercises in four categories: aerobics, balance games, strength training and yoga. When you first purchase "Wii Fit," only four or five games in each category will be available to you, but as you accumulate play time, you'll...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all American adults get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week. For children, this recommendation is expanded to an hour of exercise every day. Reaching these goals can be...
The Nintendo Wii is known for its fitness games, which encompass aerobics, strength training, yoga and even Pilates. The console's motion-sensitive controllers and accessories track the player's performance during the Pilates exercises, and...
Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of "Wii Fit Plus," designed this game as an extension of the original "Wii Fit" instead of as a new game. He made "Wii Fit Plus" easier to use than "Wii Fit," so the exercises would be more convenient for the...
While fitness-focused video games have been around since the inception of the popular arcade classic "Dance Dance Revolution," the marketing of video games as a fitness tool got a boost with the release of the Nintendo Wii console. Instead of...
While the overall effectiveness of the Wii Fit game has been hotly debated, it can still help get you moving when you've led a sedentary lifestyle. The motivation of unlocking games and seeing your progress can also help you make fitness a daily...
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) released a notice that listed the best Wii Fit games for losing weight and burning calories. According to the release, playing video game sports such as boxing, tennis, baseball, bowling and golf burns...
The Nintendo Wii was one of the first home gaming consoles to come out with titles that put more of an emphasis on physical fitness. Instead of using a controller to sit on the couch and participate in game play, many of the titles require you...
Nintendo's Wii, released in 2006, was the first console of its generation to make motion-sensitive controllers a part of every aspect of game play. The Wii allows for active gaming and has a growing library of games devoted to working out, but the...
The Wii Fit is a fitness system designed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Wii video game console. This game is intended to improve your fitness level through a variety of activities that test your balance, strength, aerobic ability and more. Although...
If you're a pro athlete or training for a marathon, then the Wii Fit probably isn't your ideal exercise method. However, the Wii Fit does offer a combination of balance, strength, flexibility and cardio exercises that could prove effective for...
The tagline for the Wii Fit is "Fitness Made Fun." The Wii Fit's exercise games challenge you to improve your performance from one play session to the next. Unlockable exercises and difficulty levels increase the variety and intensity of the Wii...
The Wii Fit Plus combines exercise and games to help you get fit without having to do the boring routines that some fitness programs provide. The Wii balance board senses your movements and helps the Wii programs target your needs in both strength...
