Up until the Wii, computer games had been getting a bad rap for encouraging people to become less active. That all changed when the Wii, promoting movement and interactivity, hit the shelves.
With its popularity, so came an increasing range of fitness games – so many that you might have problems deciding which is the right one for you. Let’s take a look at 3 fun and effective Wii workout games.
1. Wii Fit Plus
While it’s fair to say that newer games can offer more intense workouts, the Wii Fit Plus has a factor that shouldn’t be discounted, and that’s fun. A big issue many have with maintaining regular exercise is that it can become a chore. This is no good as far as morale and motivation goes – if your workouts are fun to do it will help motivation no end.
The Wii fit plus incorporates exercises like Big Top Juggling, Flying Chicken and Snowball Fight. So, you can workout and have a smile on your face at the same time! Plus you’ll be doing everything from a cardiovascular workout, to improving your balance, to making your body more flexible and toned.
One thing to note is that if you are not upgrading from the original Wii Fit, you’ll need to buy a Wii Fit Plus version that includes a balance board.
2. Active Life Outdoor Challenge
If you love exercising with a friend, or you want to involve all the family in getting fit, this could be the game for you. It’s a mixed set that includes multi-player challenges such as trampolining and river rafting.
Active Life Outdoor Challenge has beginner levels if you’re unused to exercising, and you can try out each of the games first in this easy mode. Overall, it will give you a full body workout, as well as improve your coordination. You can do the games on your own if you prefer.
3. Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party
Have you ever found yourself dancing along while you’re listening to music? Dance Dance Revolution is the perfect Wii workout game for anyone who loves music and dancing. Like Outdoor Challenge, it can be played on your own or with others. As well as using your feet, you use your arms with this game, which gives you a better cardiovascular workout.
At the time of writing, the game is on version 3, which has more tunes (the originals rather than the copies in the first DDR), and more features.
More and more people are turning to the Wii Fit as an alternative to traditional fitness routines, ditching their existing equipment on the way. One you give it a try, you’ll see why. Fun, effective and never boring – just what you want from a workout!
