The Toy Guyz Review Wii Fit!

So why are the Toy Guyz reviewing an electronic toy/game/entertainment product when they don't even carry it at their own store? Simply...they don't want anyone to miss out on this great product.

"Welcome to the Future."
This tag line is something I keep on thinking about when I step up on the amazing Wii Balance Board and get ready for a Wii Fit workout. It's truly amazing what Nintendo created with Wii Fit.

I am a newbie when it comes to the Wii Entertainment System since I have had main unit less than a year. I was impressed from the beginning with the plain and simple fact that the games get you to move your body. The Wii Fit really gets you to move that body even more and the activities cover so much ground it's entertaining along with being almost addictive. The activities are broken down into 4 categories.

• Strength Training: Put your strength to the test with muscle-toning exercises like Single Leg Extension, Sideways Leg Lift, Arm and Leg Lift, Single-Arm Stand, Torso Twists, Rowing Squat, Single Leg Twist, Lunge, Push-Up and Side Plank, Jackknife, Plank and Tricep Extension. Challenges include Push-Up Challenge, Plank Challenge and Jackknife Challenge.
• Aerobics: Get your heart pumping with fun, interactive Aerobic exercises like Hula Hoop, Basic Step, Basic Run, Super Hula Hoop, Advanced Step, 2-P Run, Rhythm Boxing, Free Step and Free Run.
• Yoga: Work on your balance and flexibility with Yoga poses and activities like Deep Breathing, Half-Moon, Dance, Cobra, Bridge, Spinal Twist, Shoulder Stand, Warrior, Tree, Sun Salutation, Standing Knee, Palm Tree, Chair, Triangle and Downward-Facing Dog.
• Balance Games: Get into the action with fun, balanced-based games like Soccer Heading, Ski Slalom, Ski Jump, Table Tilt, Tightrope Walk, Balance Bubble, Penguin Slide, Snowboard Slalom and Lotus Focus.

There is more to it than just that. Before you jump into doing exercises and activities, you’ll start by creating a profile. This is done by choosing your own Mii (to represent your Wii alter ego), you will enter your height and age information, and then do a few quick tests that will serve as a baseline for your new Wii fitness regimen. Yes, that's the scary part but ended up being very motivational for myself. You can check your daily progress, set goals, check your Wii Fit Age, and even enter exercise time you've done outside of Wii Fit. The Wii Fit Age is measured by factoring the use of your BMI reading, testing your center of gravity and conducting quick balance tests. My Wii Fit Age was several years older than my real age so the "reality check" of it all really hit a nerve. Like I said, it's motivational.

In the end my love and excitement for the Wii Fit has only grown in less than a week. I have been working out with the Wii Fit everyday. Marc, the other Toy Guy, has also been enjoying the benefits of having the Wii Fit. It seem to be getting competitive around here.

With all that being said, the Wii Fit is definitely "Toy Guyz Approved". It's great for kids and grown-ups. If it got us moving, it's nothing short of a miracle. If you have not gotten one yet, treat yourself!

--Rhett