A Wii Workout - Exercise, Fitness and Fun Using Wii Nintendo Games - Get In The Game & Improve Your Health!

A new era in video games has arrived with the release of the Nintendo Wii. The Wii is attracting a whole new fan base. Video games aren’t just for kids anymore. Entire families are now enjoying them together. Why has this happened? It’s simple! The Wii system has been designed to actually improve health in its players! Many of the Wii games require exercise!

For proof of that, people need look no further than their initial purchase. Every Wii comes with a Wii Sports disc featuring such games as golf, baseball, boxing, bowling and tennis. Whether you are throwing a punch, hitting a home run or making an eagle on the 18th hole, each one of the games on the disc invites you to get in on the action. For the most natural feel and the best results you must stand up in front of the television and go through all of the full-body motions. So, if your mother always said “Don’t play ball in the house” then enjoy your victory as you are bowling that perfect game while the furniture stays intact and you are getting into healthy shape in the process!

Right about now you might be thinking that so far all that has been mentioned is sports. Many of us are not sports fanatics. The gamers out there might be more interested in knowing that this new style of video game even breathes new life into classic video game characters.

Many people are familiar with Rayman games. The latest version for the Wii, Rayman Raving Rabbids, pits Rayman against a bunch of crazy bunny rabbits in a variety of fun games. The dance party mini-games are, by far, a favorite of most people. They are so fun and feature such catchy tunes that people barely realize that their upper body has to dance along to the music with the Wii remote in one hand and the nunchuck in the other. Although the game only requires moving the upper body, many people will actually stand up and dance along with their entire body, promoting a full-body workout that feels more like a game.

Another new twist on an old favorite is Super Paper Mario. Yes, Mario and Luigi are back with all their friends. While most of Super Paper Mario is not as interactive as some of the other Wii games, there are some sections, especially the mini-game area, that require quite a few precise arm movements. For instance, in a tribute to Duck Hunt, Mario must shoot down Boos to score points in one mini-game.

Then there are some totally new and fairly new characters to get to know in a fully interactive environment too. One such game is Elebits. The premise is that small creatures called Elebits fell from the sky and banded together to create electricity. One day the Elebits are scared off by something and a small boy must try to find them all to restore power. The Elebits are collected using a collection gun reminiscent of the Ghostbusters. While collecting these cute little creatures, the player barely notices that they are pushing, pulling, turning and twisting the entire time, getting quite a bit of arm exercise in the process.

So, whether you are bowling, boxing, or adventuring with new or classic characters, you will find yourself exercising, burning calories, losing weight or gaining muscle before you know it! Some people even have daily or weekly Wii exercise routines. Combining that with a good diet plan is a winning combination. Get in on the game and improve your health today!