I bought a Wii!

Rivercat · 10-27-21, 10:25 AM

Even though I work in video games, I rarely buy consoles because we always had them in the office (until we shut down our office in 2018 and went all remote). Recently I was remembering how fun it was to play Wii Sports and some of the other movement-focused games, and figured it would be a good way to get more movement into my day, so I acquired a refurbished system and some games:

Sports Resort
Walk it Out
Grand Slam Tennis
Ski & Shoot

I've done Walk it Out twice now and was surprised at how quickly I worked up a sweat. It's nearly impossible for me to click on the bubbles unless I stop however. The remotes I got are aftermarket and not quite as accurate as the official ones.

Is anyone else still using their Wii? Any suggestions for other good games that work up a sweat that aren't the dancing games or specifically exercise focused like Wii Fit?

alisoncooks · 10-27-21, 12:12 PM

We still play the WiiU occasionally. We actually like the fitness games. We have Wii Fit Plus, EASports Active and EASports Active More Workouts. Sometimes we play WiO, too (we all had to start our islands over when we upgraded from Wii to WiiU).

Vintage VFer · 10-27-21, 12:46 PM

We still use the Wii if the weather is too bad for an after-dinner walk. Usually it's bowling.

I love the Wii Balance games and Balance tests! When I first started using the Wii, I got really good at the soccer game with perfect scores every time. If I don't do it for a while, I get a lot of shoes to the face!

One of the games has a hula hoop game that will get your heart going.

I really liked Walk It Out, but for some reason it bothered my knees. I should give it a try again.

hdw · 10-27-21, 05:25 PM

I have Wii Dance. Do you want them?

donellda · 10-28-21, 09:37 AM

I still use my Wii. I like the Gold's Gym workouts especially their boxing workouts, the Cardio Workout and Dance Workout. Exerbeat is another good one. I do the Just Dance workouts with my grandchildren. The Zumbas are a lot of fun also.

Rivercat · 10-28-21, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hdw

I have Wii Dance. Do you want them?

PM'ed you!

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Originally Posted by donellda

I still use my Wii. I like the Gold's Gym workouts especially their boxing workouts, the Cardio Workout and Dance Workout. Exerbeat is another good one. I do the Just Dance workouts with my grandchildren. The Zumbas are a lot of fun also.

Exerbeat is on my list, and boxing sounds fun!

AsSweetAsSugar · 10-28-21, 08:57 PM

I still play Wii with my DD and her dad. We (DD and I) just played Lapins Cretins a bit tonight. We love Just Dance, we also have the Wii Fit Plus with the balance and Wii Sports. I will have to check the ones you mentioned!

Rivercat · 10-29-21, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

I really liked Walk It Out, but for some reason it bothered my knees. I should give it a try again.

I noticed yesterday that my lower back wasn't too happy. I think the exaggerated movements I'm making to get the steps to register aren't the greatest form.

alisoncooks · 10-29-21, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rivercat

I noticed yesterday that my lower back wasn't too happy. I think the exaggerated movements I'm making to get the steps to register aren't the greatest form.

I don’t like marching in place, so I used to do WiO on my rebounder. Idk if that’s an option for you.

Vintage VFer · 10-29-21, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivercat

I noticed yesterday that my lower back wasn't too happy. I think the exaggerated movements I'm making to get the steps to register aren't the greatest form.

Sorry about your back!

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10-27-21, 10:25 AM
Rivercat VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Calif	I bought a Wii! Even though I work in video games, I rarely buy consoles because we always had them in the office (until we shut down our office in 2018 and went all remote). Recently I was remembering how fun it was to play Wii Sports and some of the other movement-focused games, and figured it would be a good way to get more movement into my day, so I acquired a refurbished system and some games: Sports Resort Walk it Out Grand Slam Tennis Ski & Shoot I've done Walk it Out twice now and was surprised at how quickly I worked up a sweat. It's nearly impossible for me to click on the bubbles unless I stop however. The remotes I got are aftermarket and not quite as accurate as the official ones. Is anyone else still using their Wii? Any suggestions for other good games that work up a sweat that aren't the dancing games or specifically exercise focused like Wii Fit? __________________ Kate ~~~Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon, Jan 2015~~~ "Work your own shovel" - John "The Penguin" Bingham

10-27-21, 12:12 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	We still play the WiiU occasionally. We actually like the fitness games. We have Wii Fit Plus, EASports Active and EASports Active More Workouts. Sometimes we play WiO, too (we all had to start our islands over when we upgraded from Wii to WiiU).

10-27-21, 12:46 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	We still use the Wii if the weather is too bad for an after-dinner walk. Usually it's bowling. I love the Wii Balance games and Balance tests! When I first started using the Wii, I got really good at the soccer game with perfect scores every time. If I don't do it for a while, I get a lot of shoes to the face! One of the games has a hula hoop game that will get your heart going. I really liked Walk It Out, but for some reason it bothered my knees. I should give it a try again. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

10-27-21, 05:25 PM
hdw VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	I have Wii Dance. Do you want them?

10-28-21, 09:37 AM
donellda Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada	I still use my Wii. I like the Gold's Gym workouts especially their boxing workouts, the Cardio Workout and Dance Workout. Exerbeat is another good one. I do the Just Dance workouts with my grandchildren. The Zumbas are a lot of fun also. __________________ Donna

10-28-21, 08:57 PM
AsSweetAsSugar Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada	I still play Wii with my DD and her dad. We (DD and I) just played Lapins Cretins a bit tonight. We love Just Dance, we also have the Wii Fit Plus with the balance and Wii Sports. I will have to check the ones you mentioned! __________________ "There are seven days in the week and someday isn't one of them!" LMP - Grad/Aug 13 * TheRack - Grad/Nov 13 * PowerFit H - Grad/Jan 14 * FIF: SB - Grad/ Feb 14 * Cage/Box/KB 6WR - Comp/Mar 14 * Ugi/Kb/Pilates 6WR - Comp/May 14 * ThunderBell - Comp/Sep 14 * Obsidian - Comp/Jan 15 * JNL - DO/Sept 15 * D2S - Grad/Feb 16 * KbKb/TBS - Grad/Jun 16 * FusionMixx - Com/Aug 16 * F8F - Grad/Oct 16 Sonríe a la vida y ella te sonreíra siempre!