Can You Really Get Fit with Wii Exercise Games?
Experts weigh in on the value of video game exercise. By Annabelle Robertson WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is with the new Wii exercise games, you’re not alone. Wii Fit, the new component to the Wii gaming console, launched May 19 and has been getting lots of buzz. In fact, if sales in this country match those from abroad, you may have trouble finding one. The brainchild of Shigero Myamoto — the computer whiz behind Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong — Wii Fit is aimed at everyone, says Nintendo. The company created the video exercise game to go with its original Wii console, which boasts virtual games of tennis, bowling, baseball, boxing, and golf. You need to own that Wii — or buy one, for about $250 — to be able to use Wii Fit. For an additional $90, you get a CD full of exercises, information, and the all-important balance board. A 12-inch by 20-inch plastic slab that looks like a smaller version of the steps used in aerobic cl
