I remember back in the day when you wanted to work out, you either had to go to the gym down the road, or maybe you had to dish out $1,599 for a treadmill. This isn’t the case anymore in today’s technological era with the Nintendo Wii and everything else.
Now, granted, the Xbox, as well as the Playstation really don’t have that many games that help you work out. Unless you want to work out your thumb muscles with Guitar Hero, you will find that most games will make you gain weight, rather than lose it.
So, whether you have the Nintendo Wii, or maybe you don’t, this may be the system for you. You don’t even need to like video games to get the system, because you will soon find out that a $300 investment will be fun and well worth it.
Listed below are the top 5 games that I highly recommend. You will need the Nintendo Wii
#1 Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
This is probably the most popular one. If you’re going to go this route, you’re going to want to get the Wii Balance Board. In this game, you can do yoga, strength exercises, as well as balance based games. Meet up with a fitness instructor and you can work out a daily routine. Log your calories and watch your weight.
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#2 My Fitness Coach
This game had some of the best reviews online and after playing it, I can see why. The cool thing about this right off the bat is that it’s only going to set you back $20. You will get a virtual trainer that can help you with over 500 exercises ranging from cardio to strength. Customize your own experience, play music and shed off the pounds.
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#3 EA Sports Active
I’m a big fan of many EA games. Not only do I like the fitness games, they have a lot of other fun genres as well. I know I’m a girl, but I love Tiger Woods golf! With EA Active, you can work with a partner at home, target your upper body, or whatever you please. Your own trainer will walk you step by step on what you need to do. The thing I like about this is that they have these very cool 30 minute challenges.
#4 The Biggest Loser
If you’re a big fan of the Biggest Loser TV show, you will probably like the video game as well. You can pick out your trainer, do 20 minute workouts and even play the challenges. While it isn’t my favorite out of the 5, I think it’s worth buying.
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#5 Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout
From the makers of Gold’s Gym, they have a game out as well that can help you get into shape. Made by the creators of Ubisoft, it will only cost you around $15 for the game. This is the price of a meal at your local Applebee’s. Box, run, as well maintain your calendar to track your fitness and calories burned.
While the selections for fitness games are rather limited with the Xbox and Playstation, it just doesn’t compare with the Wii. As with the Wii, you can interact using the fitness board, controller, and more. If you want to lose weight while having fun, as well being in your own home, consider some of the games mentioned above!
This is guest post provided by Liz C. She contributes to FindCollegeCards, a student credit card / student blog helping students get all the information that they need regarding college.
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