Wii Fit Board - Other good games?

luv_bug · 11-21-2009, 05:06 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for other games for with the Fitboard for the wii - excercies and stuff ..

I bought Shawn White Snowboarding but haven't tried it yet - is it any good in general? For excercise??

Thoughts are appreciated - what are the best games for with fitboard?

Magicsmom · 11-21-2009, 05:26 PM

I don't have one, but from what I've heard, the Wii Fit gives you a really good workout. But I've also heard that it's kind of rude to you.

dollysmom · 11-21-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Magicsmom

I don't have one, but from what I've heard, the Wii Fit gives you a really good workout. But I've also heard that it's kind of rude to you.

It's not KINDA rude. This morning I wanted to reach through the TV and choke that little thang that keeps saying, "That's OBESE!" Hello, why do you think I'm here, you little snark?

But yes, the workout is good.

lvgal · 11-21-2009, 06:04 PM

haha.. when I step on mine it goes " ohhhh".. .like I hurt the damn thing!!! LOL

However.. it did make my Mii smaller in size so thats awesome

luv_bug · 11-21-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lvgal

haha.. when I step on mine it goes " ohhhh".. .like I hurt the damn thing!!! LOL

However.. it did make my Mii smaller in size so thats awesome

FYI - it told me I'm "normal" but also does that "ohhhh" noise whenever I step on... hahahaha I don't think the sound effect when you stand on it has anythng to do with weight.. lol

janruffin · 11-21-2009, 06:11 PM

I have a wii and find that it makes working out fun and not a chore... I dread going to the gym and I have no problem with the wii each night.
I just bought "The Biggest Loser" for the wii but haven't began that program yet. I will let you know when I have....

Magicsmom · 11-21-2009, 06:13 PM

For those that have one, has it ever called you a wimp or a couch potato?

JazzleBug · 11-21-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Magicsmom

I don't have one, but from what I've heard, the Wii Fit gives you a really good workout. But I've also heard that it's kind of rude to you.

It threw me a happy little party for achieving a goal. And then it called me obese.

I like Wii Fit Plus, AE Sports, and Golf (I think it's AE golfing). For a better free step workout on the regular Wii Fit, I place my Wii board on my step aerobics platform.

Charski · 11-21-2009, 06:18 PM

LOL, no, mine has not called me names! And yeah, it does go "Ohhhh!" when you step on it sometimes. And I'm in the "normal" range so it's just something it says.

I have Wii Fit and I love the thing. I also love Wii Resort, Wii Outdoor Challenge (uses its own mat that plugs into the console), and a few other things that get me moving. Even the golf and bowling will get you breaking a sweat if you play it alone and keep moving! (If you're not already in the "iron Man challenge" or something at least.... :P )

Chubbster · 11-21-2009, 06:23 PM

EA Sports Active, and it's second part which I think has just come out called "More Workouts" are both very good in giving you a workout. Both have some aspects in the games which use the Wii Board (although most of the exercises don't use it.)

Another game which I don't have but have heard is very good is "Wii Ski" / "Family Ski" which is a skiing/snowboarding game which uses the Wii balance board.

luv_bug · 11-21-2009, 06:51 PM

Should I be wearing shoes when I play on the fit board? Does it matter? What do you guys wear with yours? my pads of my feat are getting a little sore ...

Charski · 11-21-2009, 07:11 PM

As I recall, the directions say you should use the board in your bare feet.

Chubbster · 11-21-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by luv_bug

Should I be wearing shoes when I play on the fit board? Does it matter? What do you guys wear with yours? my pads of my feat are getting a little sore ...

Barefeet is best. You can get protective covers cheaply for the board which give protection and a nicer more comfortable grip to the soles of your feet.

luv_bug · 11-21-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubbster

Barefeet is best. You can get protective covers cheaply for the board which give protection and a nicer more comfortable grip to the soles of your feet.

What is the padded thing? does it make it softer?

Chubbster · 11-21-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by luv_bug

What is the padded thing? does it make it softer?

The one I have is a silicone case which keeps it clean and adds extra grip when you stand on it. If you go to Amazon and search for "wii board silicone" you'll come up with a few examples.

Here's an example of one:

YouTube - Nintendo wii fit balance board covers

JazzleBug · 11-21-2009, 07:42 PM

Sometimes I use bare feet, usually I'm wearing socks, and I have, on rare occasion, used my favorite running shoes on it. I've heard the silicone pads are nice, but I haven't purchased one yet.

lvgal · 11-21-2009, 10:08 PM

Huh.. I never thought about it but I use sneakers because I do the jogging too and dont do that bare feet. I dont know how using sneakers would hurt it tho???

InspiredBlue · 11-22-2009, 04:09 AM

I can imagine some soft yoga-type shoes would be an alternative as well, if you don't want to go barefoot.

Ahh... I really want a Wii now. My BF used to want one too (for games) but now he's more into getting an x-box or a PS.

JazzleBug · 11-22-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by InspiredBlue

I can imagine some soft yoga-type shoes would be an alternative as well, if you don't want to go barefoot.

Ahh... I really want a Wii now. My BF used to want one too (for games) but now he's more into getting an x-box or a PS.

Seriously...you two would have a load of fun TOGETHER if you got the Wii Fit board. Especially if you can talk him into doing the hula hooping. I just about pee myself when my husband gets on there and shakes his bum, trying to control an imaginary hula hoop.

InspiredBlue · 11-22-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephanie.Slone

Seriously...you two would have a load of fun TOGETHER if you got the Wii Fit board. Especially if you can talk him into doing the hula hooping. I just about pee myself when my husband gets on there and shakes his bum, trying to control an imaginary hula hoop.

Oh, I know. I once convinced him to do the yoga from P90X with me. It was hilarious. Until he gave up after about 10 minutes.

JazzleBug · 11-22-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by InspiredBlue

Oh, I know. I once convinced him to do the yoga from P90X with me. It was hilarious. Until he gave up after about 10 minutes.

Bwahahaha! Bet that was good.

toofatfornow · 11-22-2009, 04:12 PM

on the free run i was using one of the little trampolines.

luv_bug · 11-23-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by toofatfornow

on the free run i was using one of the little trampolines.

Neat idea! I hadn't thought of mixing it up like that... would be a good excercise I bet!

Charski · 11-23-2009, 08:57 AM

That's what I do too - I get a more natural motion and it's much easier on the old hip and knee joints!

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11-21-2009, 05:26 PM	#2
Magicsmom Committed to Succeed Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 25,612 Gallery: Magicsmom Stats: 282/203/140 WOE: Low carb and portion control Start Date: January 2004	I don't have one, but from what I've heard, the Wii Fit gives you a really good workout. But I've also heard that it's kind of rude to you.

11-21-2009, 06:04 PM	#4
lvgal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 347 Gallery: lvgal WOE: VVLC Start Date: Committed Sept. 15 09 @225	haha.. when I step on mine it goes " ohhhh".. .like I hurt the damn thing!!! LOL However.. it did make my Mii smaller in size so thats awesome

11-21-2009, 06:11 PM	#6
janruffin Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 6 Gallery: janruffin Stats: 210/192/155 WOE: MM Start Date: July 2009	I have a wii and find that it makes working out fun and not a chore... I dread going to the gym and I have no problem with the wii each night. I just bought "The Biggest Loser" for the wii but haven't began that program yet. I will let you know when I have....

11-21-2009, 06:13 PM	#7
Magicsmom Committed to Succeed Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 25,612 Gallery: Magicsmom Stats: 282/203/140 WOE: Low carb and portion control Start Date: January 2004	For those that have one, has it ever called you a wimp or a couch potato?

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Chubbster Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 27 Gallery: Chubbster Stats: 203/172/140 WOE: General Low Carb Start Date: August 2009	EA Sports Active, and it's second part which I think has just come out called "More Workouts" are both very good in giving you a workout. Both have some aspects in the games which use the Wii Board (although most of the exercises don't use it.) Another game which I don't have but have heard is very good is "Wii Ski" / "Family Ski" which is a skiing/snowboarding game which uses the Wii balance board.

11-21-2009, 06:51 PM	#11
luv_bug MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,033 Gallery: luv_bug Stats: 265/144/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2007	Should I be wearing shoes when I play on the fit board? Does it matter? What do you guys wear with yours? my pads of my feat are getting a little sore ...

11-21-2009, 07:11 PM	#12
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 13,906 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 56 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	As I recall, the directions say you should use the board in your bare feet.

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JazzleBug MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alaska/Texas/Tennessee Posts: 1,816 Gallery: JazzleBug Stats: 235/214/135 5'6" WOE: <20 carbs/no sugar Start Date: October 2009	Sometimes I use bare feet, usually I'm wearing socks, and I have, on rare occasion, used my favorite running shoes on it. I've heard the silicone pads are nice, but I haven't purchased one yet.

11-21-2009, 10:08 PM	#17
lvgal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 347 Gallery: lvgal WOE: VVLC Start Date: Committed Sept. 15 09 @225	Huh.. I never thought about it but I use sneakers because I do the jogging too and dont do that bare feet. I dont know how using sneakers would hurt it tho???

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InspiredBlue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nothern Europe Posts: 450 Gallery: InspiredBlue Stats: 181/171/132 WOE: LC, mostly Atinks-ish Start Date: October 2009	I can imagine some soft yoga-type shoes would be an alternative as well, if you don't want to go barefoot. Ahh... I really want a Wii now. My BF used to want one too (for games) but now he's more into getting an x-box or a PS.

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toofatfornow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: nny Posts: 725 Gallery: toofatfornow Stats: 240/227/150 WOE: low carb, count everything that goes in my mouth Start Date: too many times this time 01/11/10	on the free run i was using one of the little trampolines.

11-23-2009, 08:57 AM	#24
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 13,906 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 56 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	That's what I do too - I get a more natural motion and it's much easier on the old hip and knee joints!