There's no Me in Wii...

PhillieG
PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
...or is there? I was wondering if any of you folks have tried using the Wii Fit for the Wii console as a means of exercise. They have everything from Yoga to balance, to steps and other exercises. Since we have a Wii for the kids, I wondered if it's worth the try. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks ;-)
-phil

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  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #2
    sharpening
    Ahhhh Phillie....the old word master! you are sharpening your wit to get ready for Friday's riddle mayhaps?

    Seriously i have never tried Wii....on chemo it's all I can do to drag the old tired bones around the block a couple of times:):):)

    ~mags~
  • VickiCO
    VickiCO Member Posts: 917
    #3
    Wii Fit
    Yes, I have it. I was using it before the cancer DX. I am just now starting back on it. Not too much, but a little every other day. I personally think it's worth the money. But then, I didn't buy it...it was a gift from my daughter! I find it challenging enough to keep my interest. And my grandsons like to work it with me.

    Vicki
  • Tonia11
    Tonia11 Member Posts: 57
    #4
    VickiCO said:

    Wii Fit
    Yes, I have it. I was using it before the cancer DX. I am just now starting back on it. Not too much, but a little every other day. I personally think it's worth the money. But then, I didn't buy it...it was a gift from my daughter! I find it challenging enough to keep my interest. And my grandsons like to work it with me.

    Vicki

    Yes
    My husband uses our Wii as well. He does the yoga mostly. It does have some good stretching moves. My hubby is being treated for stomach cancer.
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #5
    Tonia11 said:

    Yes
    My husband uses our Wii as well. He does the yoga mostly. It does have some good stretching moves. My hubby is being treated for stomach cancer.

    Great
    It's nice to see the replies, it's better than I expected. I was thinking of the yoga one too Tonia.
    -p
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #6
    PhillieG said:

    Great
    It's nice to see the replies, it's better than I expected. I was thinking of the yoga one too Tonia.
    -p

    Wii
    My wife uses it and loves it...I get my exercise by watching her..........then I take a nap...
  • Paula G.
    Paula G. Member Posts: 596
    #7
    Wii
    We have one and I am trying to get my husband and son to use it. I am in a wheel chair ( due to MS) and can't use the board but the other games are a blast. I like the bowling and boxing, tennis is fun also. My son and his kids use it all the time. I would do it if I could. Let me know how you like it. Paula G.
  • lizbiz
    lizbiz Member Posts: 120
    #8
    PhillieG said:

    Great
    It's nice to see the replies, it's better than I expected. I was thinking of the yoga one too Tonia.
    -p

    I've used the Yoga...
    it's great. I also really enjoy the boxing...I pretend my opponent is cancer and kick it's a**!

    Have fun,
    Elizabeth
  • changing2
    changing2 Member Posts: 118
    #9
    Got me thinking
    My wife wanted one and I forgot:/ Bet we could both enjoy...OK it's on my list! Thanks!!
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #10
    Paula G. said:

    Wii
    We have one and I am trying to get my husband and son to use it. I am in a wheel chair ( due to MS) and can't use the board but the other games are a blast. I like the bowling and boxing, tennis is fun also. My son and his kids use it all the time. I would do it if I could. Let me know how you like it. Paula G.

    Wii is Awesome!
    I love it~ the baseball, yoga, tennis, bowling all that.. and I have a mi on my wii games (why does it sound strange to use the Mi wii in the same sentence? lol)

    Wii also has this family board game nights game as well, which I just seen in a commercial on TV..it has Monopoly, Scrabble, Sorry, and all those, which I love those old games, and the graphics seemed pretty on it.

    My family and I also enjoy Rock Band... I love the drums, so I usually play that, my 14 year old sings, she has such a pretty voice, my 12 year old will play lead guitar, and my son likes the bass guitar, it great to get together and all jam out!

    I bet they have a game with the old arcade games as well, like pacman, galaxia, asteroids...that be cool!
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #11
    changing2 said:

    Got me thinking
    My wife wanted one and I forgot:/ Bet we could both enjoy...OK it's on my list! Thanks!!

    Don't forget....
    ...there's only 1 remote in the bulk, so make sure to buy another one so you can play 2 players :)
  • chynabear
    chynabear Member Posts: 481 Member
    #12
    Got one for Mom's day
    My daughter (well... husband) got me a Wii for Mother's day and gave it to me early. I got the Wii fit a day later. I have to say, I use the gym at least 3 times a week for at least 1.5 hours each time. I tried the Wii Fit for 40 minutes, checking out each excercise that was open, and found that it was fun and I kept pushing for better time or a better score. The opening excercises are 1-3 minutes each and I wondered if it would be effective. Much to my amazement and delight, I was sore the next day, and SORE the day after that. I also know that my best friend has been using the program since Christmas and claims that she still loves it. I saw as well that there is a game designed around one of the Biggest Loser trainers which is compatible and another by EASports coming out mid May. I still enjoy going to the gym, but I feel that this is a fun way to get some excercise. My vote: well worth the money.
  • VickiCO
    VickiCO Member Posts: 917
    #13
    Shayenne said:

    Wii is Awesome!
    I love it~ the baseball, yoga, tennis, bowling all that.. and I have a mi on my wii games (why does it sound strange to use the Mi wii in the same sentence? lol)

    Wii also has this family board game nights game as well, which I just seen in a commercial on TV..it has Monopoly, Scrabble, Sorry, and all those, which I love those old games, and the graphics seemed pretty on it.

    My family and I also enjoy Rock Band... I love the drums, so I usually play that, my 14 year old sings, she has such a pretty voice, my 12 year old will play lead guitar, and my son likes the bass guitar, it great to get together and all jam out!

    I bet they have a game with the old arcade games as well, like pacman, galaxia, asteroids...that be cool!

    Donna
    I am addicted to Wii bowling! My hubby has to pry the controller out of my hand. Did you know you can bowl sitting down?? LOL!

    Vicki
  • ldot123
    ldot123 Member Posts: 272
    #14
    chynabear said:

    Got one for Mom's day
    My daughter (well... husband) got me a Wii for Mother's day and gave it to me early. I got the Wii fit a day later. I have to say, I use the gym at least 3 times a week for at least 1.5 hours each time. I tried the Wii Fit for 40 minutes, checking out each excercise that was open, and found that it was fun and I kept pushing for better time or a better score. The opening excercises are 1-3 minutes each and I wondered if it would be effective. Much to my amazement and delight, I was sore the next day, and SORE the day after that. I also know that my best friend has been using the program since Christmas and claims that she still loves it. I saw as well that there is a game designed around one of the Biggest Loser trainers which is compatible and another by EASports coming out mid May. I still enjoy going to the gym, but I feel that this is a fun way to get some excercise. My vote: well worth the money.

    Heard good things
    Give it a try Phil. It is fun. I don't have one but tried it out at an office party and it was a blast. be careful where you wave your arms so ya don't accidentally smack someone.

    Cheers, Lance
  • bdee
    bdee Member Posts: 304
    #15
    Wii Fit
    WE've had one before my colon cancer struck and I used it every day. I asked my husband about getting it back out for me, but he won't because the chemo has made me so unbalanced, he's afraid I'll hurt myself when I'm alone.

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