Nintendo Wii

With all of the video game systems out there, the Nintendo Wii is by far one of the best. It used to be that to play a video game you sat on the couch, and the only part of your body that got any exercise was your fingers. Although it is a video game system, it promotes physical activity. It is a good system for all age groups. My 2 1/2 year old plays it very adeptly. About the only thing he needs us to do is change the disc when he is ready for a new game. Wii Sports is a great tool when your kids have some extra energy and it is not a good day to be outside. There is baseball, tennis, boxing, bowling, and golf. You must use the Wii remote as the actual item you would be playing with if you were outside playing. When you play baseball, you hold the remote like a bat and swing at the ball, or hold it in your hand and mock pitch. (please make sure to have the wrist strap on, or you are going to end up with a Wii remote through your TV.)For tennis, you must hold the remote like a tennis racket. Bowling, you hold the remote and perform all of the actual motions of throwing a bowling ball. For golf, you hold the remote as you would a golf club. Boxing requires by far the most energy. After three rounds, my kids are usually sweating and panting, but they are also laughing. They think they are just playing, but I know they are getting some exercise.
With the introduction of the Wii Fit, Nintendo has opened up a whole new way to get fit. It offers those of us who can't seem to make it to the gym, or are uncomfortable in a gym setting the opportunity to get some of the same benefits in the comfort of your own home. The Wii Fit offers Yoga and Aerobics,plus much more, and the balance board that comes with the system will keep track of your progress.
I was never big on video games. I didn't play them much, and didn't let my kids play them much either. The Nintendo Wii has changed my perspective somewhat. I enjoy playing, and am a little more liberal with allowing my children to play. Especially on those days when the weather is not cooperating, and they can't get outside. When they play the Wii, I know they are at least getting some physical exercise.
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