Gone are the days when spending hours in front of the computer meant engaging in sloth-like behaviour. The interactive Wii Fit has provided an alternative gaming experience with 40 different exercise activities designed to help people get in shape.
While it should never be considered a substitute for proper fitness equipment, it's a handy way of keeping up casual fitness indoors when it's pouring down with rain or too hot outside.
The games involve yoga, muscle workouts, aerobic exercises and balance games. Some activities can only be accessed after playing for a certain amount of time to ensure you are warmed up and ready to progress. A fitness test also puts users through a series of challenges and tells them how "old" they really are.
Doctors believe Wii Fit can have a favourable effect, especially on the elderly, as it keeps minds alert while promoting physical activity.
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