Wii Fit workout’s a wee bit weak

These days we’re seeing a lot of buzz around Wii fit and other gaming systems, but are they as good as they claim?

A study conducted for the San Diego-based American Council on Exercise concluded that the benefits of working out with the popular Nintendo video-game software were “very, very mild,” and that caloric expenditure paled compared with actual activities, like running, boxing and aerobics.

Studies show that the video game workouts do not add up to traditional workout plans.  Read more about the study here.  In my opinion, I think the gaming systems are improving and making people start to move, instead of sitting on the couch all day.

Better than nothing…

Think you’re gonna build the body of your dreams?

Think again!

Wii Fit doesn’t replace regular exercise or participation in a sport.  You miss out on hand eye coordination, body awareness, intensity and other factors that are vital to improving your bodies performance and function.

My suggestion: put the controller down and go outside!

Wanna learn how to golf? Then go play golf.

Wanna learn about boxing? Then go to a gym and punch your friends in the face.

Wanna workout? Go to the gym!

Want to lose that belly? Stop eating cheetos!

Technology has made most people lazy, fat and immobile.

Do yourself a favor and get out of the house.   There is no real replacement for good ol’ fashioned exercise.

Get out there and get moving!

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