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bungs
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dumb question from a newbie

but we got Wii Fit, and it seems to only do three minute sessions for everything - how do you actually get exercise with that?
Are we doing something wrong? Why can't you get a good 30 minute workout without having to interrupt and choose something different?

Of course it comes with minimal instructions.

I'd appreciate any advice
28/08/2008
ACT
jackoltene
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bungs said: dumb question from a newbie
but we got Wii Fit, and it seems to only do three minute sessions for everything - how do you actually get exercise with that?
Are we doing something wrong? Why can't you get a good 30 minute workout without having to interrupt and choose something different?
Of course it comes with minimal instructions.
I'd appreciate any advice



um well dude ill tell u a good one

its the jogging one it can make u tired
28/08/2008
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gokuSS4
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yeah thats just how it is , you unlock harder levels after a while but you spend more time going thru the menus, so it ends being a 2 hour session but only 1 hour workout.

and yes the jogging does make ya tired...
28/08/2008
Medal of Honor 2 Heroes
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bungs
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gokuSS4 said: yeah thats just how it is , you unlock harder levels after a while but you spend more time going thru the menus, so it ends being a 2 hour session but only 1 hour workout.

and yes the jogging does make ya tired...



thanks a lot. hopefully will get some other use out of the balance board then, because, that is quite frustrating!
29/08/2008
ACT
StuHasWii
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....what other games are there that use it...?

...or did you mean for a door stop or a paper-weight or something...?
29/08/2008
Sydney
bungs
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StuHasWii said: ....what other games are there that use it...?

...or did you mean for a door stop or a paper-weight or something...?


hoping they'll develop some. doorstop sounds good,
29/08/2008
ACT
Skarteh
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They're making a snowboarding game for it aren't they?
29/08/2008
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The
Melbourne, Victoria
bungs
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Skarteh said: They're making a snowboarding game for it aren't they?



in europe they also have family ski which uses it, so hopefully that'll come here soon
29/08/2008
ACT
dossaer
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The idea is to play through the various exercises to unlock the harder difficulties (which usually take you longer, involve more reps etc.)

As you go along the system tracks your favourites. You would then simply go through your favourite exercises.

It doesn't take long to build up a 30 minute (or more) routine of your choice.

Keep in mind too that this is more of an awareness tool and game to supplement your fitness regime.

29/08/2008
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sunshineGX
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You're supposed to take breaks in between workouts anyway, I think they've spaced it out very evenly. There are the extra extra long jogs which take 15 minutes, and the 20(?) pushups and side stands almost die every time I have to attempt those, but damn fun!
29/08/2008
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bungs
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dossaer said:
The idea is to play through the various exercises to unlock the harder difficulties (which usually take you longer, involve more reps etc.)
As you go along the system tracks your favourites. You would then simply go through your favourite exercises.
It doesn't take long to build up a 30 minute (or more) routine of your choice.
Keep in mind too that this is more of an awareness tool and game to supplement your fitness regime.




sunshineGX said: You're supposed to take breaks in between workouts anyway, I think they've spaced it out very evenly. There are the extra extra long jogs which take 15 minutes, and the 20(?) pushups and side stands almost die every time I have to attempt those, but damn fun!



thanks, good to hear that it does get harder.
29/08/2008
ACT
dossaer
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Yeah,

I take my fitness quite seriously. I work out regularly (every day) and run/jog most days (especially in the warmer months). I wouldn't personally use WiiFit to get fit but it is an interesting tool to monitor ones weight and centre of gravity. I personally like the Yoga exercises and can easily spend 1/2 an hour to 45 mins practising different poses.



29/08/2008
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
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