Any men play Wii Fit? - Nintendo GameCube, DS and Wii

DogmaLoki · 04-11-2009, 13:23

Hi everyone,

I'm a guy, and tend to change between gym, running or weight training depending on my motivation/mood.

I keep looking at Wii Fit, and thinking it'd be a fun way to do something different and break a sweat up.

Trouble is, let's face it, the marketing is really aimed at women (nothing wrong with that, know your market...) and they seem to ponce around in the ads without breaking a sweat.

So I just wondered if any men have used it and found it challenging or good for muscle building etc?

Thanks!

gavo360 · 04-11-2009, 14:53

Wii fit is more of a japanese style work out, streches and yoga mostly and some fun little games. Some workouts you may break sweat but it depends on how much in shape you already are. EA sports active may be worth looking at if you want a more western world style workout. Ive never played it but its supose to be good.

Geejaay · 04-11-2009, 15:15

Agree with above. Not used it myself, but Sports Active seems to be more what you're looking for. Below is from Wikipedia...

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EA Sports' Peter Moore claims that EA Sports Active was developed to focus more on a higher-impact "Western" philosophy of exercise focused mainly on weight loss, compared to a lower-impact, stretching and balance based "Eastern" approach as taken by Nintendo's Wii Fit. EA also saw a strong business opportunity in creating a game for people who need to work out yet do not have the time or are not comfortable doing so in public.

Hopeless_Savage · 04-11-2009, 15:40

I believe its mostly low impact stuff as gavo60 says.

DogmaLoki · 04-11-2009, 17:54

Ahh thanks guys. And yes, I remember seeing something recently that was more interesting than Wii Fit, but I couldn't remember what it was. Tried searching for Wii Sports, but that wasn't it... but it's Sports Active (you can see my confusion).

I'd be very interested to hear any views on Sports Active.

-GONZO- · 04-11-2009, 20:46

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Originally Posted by DogmaLoki

I'd be very interested to hear any views on Sports Active.

EA Sports active customer reviews

CoolboyA · 05-11-2009, 01:57

I really advise EA Active. Got it out again today and did one of my 15minute custom workouts. Forgot how much it got you going. It's also good fun!

A new EA Active is coming out soon - a follow up with over 30 new exercises on it.

Lummo · 05-11-2009, 02:01

We have both, we mostly use Wii Fit though, just because it seems more fun than EA Active.

I occasionally go on Wii Fit...when i can be bothered

alves · 05-11-2009, 07:42

Me man. Me use Wii Fit.

I've also got EA Sports Active but neither me or the other half have really used it yet. Damn that Sports Resort and its addictive table tennis...

MD1500 · 07-11-2009, 19:48

I'm a man and use Wii Fit and EA Sports Active.
Some of the new exercise modes on Wii Fit Plus really make you break a sweat.

"Wii Sports Resort" and "Mario and Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games", while not strictly exercise games, are also worth trying.

Superstoked · 07-11-2009, 23:17

Me. I use Wii fit everyday but my feet are always killing me after I do an hours jog. It's great. - I especially like the balancing games.

edEx · 07-11-2009, 23:20

I used it quite a bit in the early part of this year and lost just over a stone in three months

Since then though I've not really bothered. Haven't put the weight back on as yet, so maybe it's done it's job.

-GONZO- · 08-11-2009, 12:59

I just had a 30+ mins go of Wiifit Plus.
Just using the training plus balance games and im knackered

Had a go of the tilt city game where you need to put the coloured balls into correct cups, then adavnced skateboarding. Next was the rythem parade which I found not as easy to keep marching in time ,then had a jog which was fun then trying to remember things to answer the questions about what I had seen on my jog.
Cycling was also fun which was a bit harder going up hills and I found to be so much better than Wii Sports Resort cycling.
Advance obstacle was slightly challenging with the ice which will need some more practice to complete.
Then a very unbalanced juggle which im not sure I will ever master.
The last game that was the most knackering for me after all that was the Flying chicken game. Begginer was fine, but the adavance level was so hard. I thought I was doing well and just about to fly up to the air ship to complete then I noticed more platforms on the other side of the island.
I was flapping like crazy, but just could get to the next in time so I think some planning is required to complete this one.
Wiifit plus is such an improvement over Wiifit and its nice to see that the balance games are more challenging that give you a workout too.

unbiased · 08-11-2009, 17:15

agree with most people up here, we've got wii fit but it hardly gets used, got ea sports active and use it 2 or 3 times a week, alot better imo

MD1500 · 09-11-2009, 07:54

Incidentally, I've heard there's going to be a new version of EA Sports Active out later this month so perhaps it's best waiting as it seems to contain all the original exercises plus extra content.... I guess they're trying to compete with Wii Fit Plus.

CoolboyA · 09-11-2009, 10:46

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Originally Posted by MD1500

Incidentally, I've heard there's going to be a new version of EA Sports Active out later this month so perhaps it's best waiting as it seems to contain all the original exercises plus extra content.... I guess they're trying to compete with Wii Fit Plus.

The new EA Active game is a completely new game from what I have read - it is similar to the old one in layout but it is full of 35+ new exercises. It also has a 6 week challenge instead of the 30 day one.

celesti · 09-11-2009, 12:07

I used to have Wii Fit and used it daily before losing interest. It's decent but not exactly strenuous, but I found it's very good for poise, balance and the general stretch exercises.

As a complement to regular exercise it's good, but not really as a sole source.

cockney · 14-11-2009, 08:22

I have used it 3 or 4 times a week since last Christmas & have lost nearly 3 stone, i got the Wii fit plus last week to try new things but have just gone back to what i did on the original

30 minutes jogging, 6 minutes hula hooping & a step plus each time.

I listen to music whilst doing the jogging though as the Island lap gets a bit boring after 300 goes

CoolboyA · 14-11-2009, 13:56

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I got this over a week ago and on the first day set it to 'hard' and started the 30 day workout.
By day three I thought I was going to cry every time I walked up and down stairs, every time I tried to sit on the loo and every time I attempted to get out of the car. My legs are on fire!!!!

This is exactly how EA Active makes you feel!

I have felt like this since Wednesday, when I re-started my 30 days, however today I am perfectly fine!

It hurts like a bitch at the start but that is just your body getting used to real, physical exercise! It will really pay off if you continue with it!

CheeseyDude1337 · 14-11-2009, 20:01

I use Wii fit, But Wii Fit Plus looks better than this and has more games (What the heck is the flying chicken about!?) which looks more spread out between genders (Flying Chickens?... I bet a tenner wii music 2 has rick astley or jacko or some other annoying and/or dead person)

04-11-2009, 13:23	#1
DogmaLoki Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Services: Sky Digital, Tivo, PlusNet ADSL Posts: 588	Any men play Wii Fit? Hi everyone, I'm a guy, and tend to change between gym, running or weight training depending on my motivation/mood. I keep looking at Wii Fit, and thinking it'd be a fun way to do something different and break a sweat up. Trouble is, let's face it, the marketing is really aimed at women (nothing wrong with that, know your market...) and they seem to ponce around in the ads without breaking a sweat. So I just wondered if any men have used it and found it challenging or good for muscle building etc? Thanks!

04-11-2009, 14:53	#2
gavo360 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 299	Wii fit is more of a japanese style work out, streches and yoga mostly and some fun little games. Some workouts you may break sweat but it depends on how much in shape you already are. EA sports active may be worth looking at if you want a more western world style workout. Ive never played it but its supose to be good.

04-11-2009, 15:40	#4
Hopeless_Savage Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Derby, England. ♀ Services: Virgin Media VIP Posts: 2,369	I believe its mostly low impact stuff as gavo60 says.

04-11-2009, 17:54	#5
DogmaLoki Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Services: Sky Digital, Tivo, PlusNet ADSL Posts: 588	Ahh thanks guys. And yes, I remember seeing something recently that was more interesting than Wii Fit, but I couldn't remember what it was. Tried searching for Wii Sports, but that wasn't it... but it's Sports Active (you can see my confusion). I'd be very interested to hear any views on Sports Active.

05-11-2009, 01:57	#7
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba bhoidheach=] Services: Inspiron 15, 2.1GHz Core2Duo, 3GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 15.6" HD WLED + Windows 7 Posts: 7,886 Blog Entries: 7	I really advise EA Active. Got it out again today and did one of my 15minute custom workouts. Forgot how much it got you going. It's also good fun! A new EA Active is coming out soon - a follow up with over 30 new exercises on it.

05-11-2009, 02:01	#8
Lummo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southampton Services: Virgin VIP, Xbox360, iMac SnowLeopard, iPhone 3G, Dell Inspiron Vista Posts: 721	We have both, we mostly use Wii Fit though, just because it seems more fun than EA Active. I occasionally go on Wii Fit...when i can be bothered

05-11-2009, 07:42	#9
alves Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of England Posts: 794	Me man. Me use Wii Fit. I've also got EA Sports Active but neither me or the other half have really used it yet. Damn that Sports Resort and its addictive table tennis...

07-11-2009, 19:48	#10
MD1500 Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,448	I'm a man and use Wii Fit and EA Sports Active. Some of the new exercise modes on Wii Fit Plus really make you break a sweat. "Wii Sports Resort" and "Mario and Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games", while not strictly exercise games, are also worth trying.

07-11-2009, 23:17	#11
Superstoked Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,349	Me. I use Wii fit everyday but my feet are always killing me after I do an hours jog. It's great. - I especially like the balancing games.

07-11-2009, 23:20	#12
edEx Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: El Centro de Londres Services: Tiscali TV+ 8MB, Freeview Posts: 3,179	I used it quite a bit in the early part of this year and lost just over a stone in three months Since then though I've not really bothered. Haven't put the weight back on as yet, so maybe it's done it's job.

08-11-2009, 12:59	#13
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away Services: Humax 9200T, Wii, Dreamcast, Xbox, PSP, PC. Wii number 6155 6440 4745 4086 Posts: 2,564	I just had a 30+ mins go of Wiifit Plus. Just using the training plus balance games and im knackered Had a go of the tilt city game where you need to put the coloured balls into correct cups, then adavnced skateboarding. Next was the rythem parade which I found not as easy to keep marching in time ,then had a jog which was fun then trying to remember things to answer the questions about what I had seen on my jog. Cycling was also fun which was a bit harder going up hills and I found to be so much better than Wii Sports Resort cycling. Advance obstacle was slightly challenging with the ice which will need some more practice to complete. Then a very unbalanced juggle which im not sure I will ever master. The last game that was the most knackering for me after all that was the Flying chicken game. Begginer was fine, but the adavance level was so hard. I thought I was doing well and just about to fly up to the air ship to complete then I noticed more platforms on the other side of the island. I was flapping like crazy, but just could get to the next in time so I think some planning is required to complete this one. Wiifit plus is such an improvement over Wiifit and its nice to see that the balance games are more challenging that give you a workout too.

08-11-2009, 17:15	#14
unbiased Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: leeds Services: sky hd,ps3,wii,360,pc,psp,ds,ps2, Posts: 553	agree with most people up here, we've got wii fit but it hardly gets used, got ea sports active and use it 2 or 3 times a week, alot better imo

09-11-2009, 07:54	#15
MD1500 Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,448	Incidentally, I've heard there's going to be a new version of EA Sports Active out later this month so perhaps it's best waiting as it seems to contain all the original exercises plus extra content.... I guess they're trying to compete with Wii Fit Plus.

09-11-2009, 12:07	#17
celesti Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 983	I used to have Wii Fit and used it daily before losing interest. It's decent but not exactly strenuous, but I found it's very good for poise, balance and the general stretch exercises. As a complement to regular exercise it's good, but not really as a sole source.

14-11-2009, 08:22	#18
cockney Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Leeds Services: Sky+ HD, O2 Pro BB Posts: 747	I have used it 3 or 4 times a week since last Christmas & have lost nearly 3 stone, i got the Wii fit plus last week to try new things but have just gone back to what i did on the original 30 minutes jogging, 6 minutes hula hooping & a step plus each time. I listen to music whilst doing the jogging though as the Island lap gets a bit boring after 300 goes

14-11-2009, 20:01	#20
CheeseyDude1337 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stick Land Posts: 269 Blog Entries: 2	I use Wii fit, But Wii Fit Plus looks better than this and has more games (What the heck is the flying chicken about!?) which looks more spread out between genders (Flying Chickens?... I bet a tenner wii music 2 has rick astley or jacko or some other annoying and/or dead person)