Your gut is probably bulging the size of a bowling ball after stuffing yourself with turkey the last few days. Don’t worry, there’s help. I can show you plenty of games that can help you lose the holiday weight right in the comfort of your home. Just make sure that you’re not pounding down donuts and hamburgers while playing these games.
Wii Sports
The ever popular Wii Sports comes bundled with a number of mini-games that include Tennis, Baseball, Bowling, Golf, and Boxing. These mini-games feel more like tech-demos, but is very fun and intuitive for first time Wii players. Most newcomers will burn a lot of calories since they will be standing and exerting all of their energy in every swing. However, once you learn the gameplay nuances, you’ll end up slouching in your couch and lazily flicking your wrist effortlessly to get the same results. Hopefully Wii Sports will be used as a template for other Mario Sports games. Give use Mario Tennis already!
Wii Fit
This is the pinnacle of all fitness games. Do not…I repeat…do not buy Wii Fit expecting it to be a game. It’s more like a fitness program than anything else. The main thing that stands Wii fit apart from other fitness games is the balance board. Not only is the board used for exercising, it also measures your weight, balance, and body mass index (BMI). Typically, BMI tells you if you’re underweight, normal, or obese. However, if Wii Fit calls you a fat-ass, keep in mind that it doesn’t count other factors like your body type and muscle mass so it’s very misleading. I only found that the Yoga and Strength training to be particularly useful since it does a good job working out your core. However, the Aerobic exercises are pure garbage since running in one place doesn’t make your blood pumping enough to be effective. The beauty of Wii Fit is that it keeps track of all your progress, so you can clearly see how much improvement you’ve made. Just keep in mind that the balance board only works if you weigh less than 350lbs. If you weigh more than that… it’s probably a good idea to get a gym pass.
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