Training with the Nintendo Wii Fit

The concept of training with a video game system isn't a new one; after all, we've been working out with electronics for years! The Nintendo Wii is finally making it happen, however, with the release of the Wii Fit.

If you've already got a Wii Fit you know that as a personal training tool it's almost unbeatable (if you're working out in your living room rather than a $200 a month gym). It embraces all of the vital tools of training:

1) Flexibility. The Wii Fit's built in Yoga program is designed to improve both balance and flexibility, building muscle tone and your ability to dive for the ball without hurting yourself!

2) Strength Training. Leg lifts. Push ups. Lunges. And a host of other basic strength exercises that we tend to slack on unless we have a trainer looking over our shoulder making us do them! Let's face it, strength training isn't nearly as entertaining as smashing a ball over a net-or even jogging around town! The Wii Fit is a great way to slip strength training into your training regimen without getting bored too quickly to see any appreciable results.

3) Aerobics. Jog with your friends around the Wii Fit Island. Hop into a bouncy step aerobics program or work out your frustrations with rhythm boxing. The aerobic training you get at practice is important, but you can shake it up a little by taking advantage of the aerobics options in the Wii Fit.

4) Balance. How's your balance-can you stand on one leg? In fact, how good is your balance when you're standing on two? Walk a tightrope, roll on your own personal table tilt and guide a bubble down a raging river to perfect your posture and balance and improve your form out on the court.

The best part is the Wii Fit gives you points to judge your performance, so you can launch a (friendly) competition with your friends and teammates to see who can get the highest scores to keep training interesting and keep yourself motivated to do it!

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