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04-03-2010, 10:16 AM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 3
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Wii exercising - BL, EA Active, DDR, MFC anything
I'm new to this site so what am I doing starting a new thread? How brave...but I couldn't find an existing support group for those who like to work out at home using the Wii. I have spent probably WAY too much money on a variety of Wii games but I do love most of them and switch between them a lot. I have recently started the 6 Week challenge using EA Sports Active and looking for others who are either doing that, have done it, or doing something else using Wii.
I have about 30 lbs to lose and can't make it to a gym due to my work and family life so always looking for other alternatives. Weather is beautiful today so may just go out for a plain old walk!
I'd love to find like-minded people to workout together with.
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04-03-2010, 11:18 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 15
S/C/G: 196
Height: 5'4"
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Hi there, let us know how the weightloss goes using this method. I have thought about buying a wii for this reason too.
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04-03-2010, 11:41 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1
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Hi!!
I am doing the EA Active 30 day challenge and the EA Active More Workouts 6 week challenge, and I also love them both. I think I am about halfway on the 30 day one. I have several other games also but haven't really tried them out. I did get the Wii Fit Plus but didn't care for that one as much.
I am doing Weight Watchers and have lost 38lbs so far and need to lose about 16 more to reach my goal weight. I just incorporated exercise into my daily routine not too long ago so I am a beginner lol!
Last edited by Lilmommie; 04-03-2010 at 11:46 AM.
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04-03-2010, 06:56 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 3
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First of all, thanks for posting. Do either of you know how to set it so that you will be alerted of a response?
I've had my Wii since Christmas 2008 and even though my eating has been on and off, the Wii has kept me from swaying too far off track so I recommend getting one. I know it's a bit expensive but for me, it's less than a gym membership yet I still feel it motivates me the same way.
Congrats Lilmommie on your weight loss to date. Weight Watchers does work and I think it's a great program. I see you joined this site recently too. With the Wii Active, have you noticed it sometimes doesn't track your movements. I can get completely frustrated by it. Everything will be going just fine on the one side but when I switch to doing the strength training on the other side, the on-screen coach just sits there and I can't just skip over it and I end up doing maybe 10 more reps trying to get the screen to register.
That said, I really enjoy the game overall because I love that it mixes things up and you never know what you are going to get.
I also have the Biggest Loser but I found it was pushing me too hard to lose too much weight at once. I believe in smaller lasting changes rather than radical diets....at least for me and I felt like it wouldn't have been happy had I only lost a pound a week but I will go back and try it again...this time I might choose Jillian over Bob as you have the option of both.
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05-06-2010, 09:42 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 94
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Wii fit plus is nice as it can create routines for you to do based on how much time you have. You can choose to have a routine of yoga, strength training or a mix of both. The routines can definitely get you sweating.
I find that my legs get a really good workout. Wii fit plus has also added a really good mini game for the arms.
I find the wight tracker really helpful although hate how wii fit plus switched over to kg for measurement - with no option to have your weight displayed in pounds.
Overall, wii fit is good - your looking for an exercise game wii fit plus is a good one to start with.
I have just recently bough my personal trainer and sports active (waiting for them to arrive ^_^)
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05-06-2010, 10:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 269
S/C/G: 180/169/145
Height: 5'5
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Just to let you know there's a group of us who are doing a May Wii Challenge...just committing ourselves to using our Wii's this month to work out! We also have discussion and what not going on. You can find it here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chic...challenge.html
Welcome to the site!
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05-06-2010, 10:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 94
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vertigoskyy
Just to let you know there's a group of us who are doing a May Wii Challenge...just committing ourselves to using our Wii's this month to work out! We also have discussion and what not going on.
Welcome to the site!
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thanks for the head up - i'll pop over and check it out ^_^
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05-08-2010, 10:37 AM
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Hooping my Life Away
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2,052
S/C/G: 298/218.1/170
Height: 5'8"
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I tried to do EA sports for like a few days. I just don't feel like I'm getting a good workout. Sometimes my movements aren't tracked and it pisses me off so much. The last two days I didn't do it cause I wanted to relax/workout, not get angry.
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06-09-2010, 02:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 20
S/C/G: 210/210/160
Height: 5'7"
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Hello all! I'm back yet again. I can't seem to stay with something, but I'm trying yet again. Today I started the rotation diet and I'm combining that with my wii fit. So hopefully I get some results so I stick to it. It's gotten to the point where my grandmother tells me how heavy I am every time I see her. And apparently makes up outrageous things and tells people that I'm doing or eating them... so this might be a little bit of revenge too. But mostly its for myself.
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06-13-2010, 07:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 117
S/C/G: 208.6/185/160
Height: 5'7"
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I bought Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatun 2010 last night. I had previously raad some favourable reviews on it. From what I had read before (shortly after its release) it was improved from the previous year and wasn't a bad game. After purchasing it last night I read some reviews and it seems the critics didn't like it too much. I don't often put all my faith in what the critics say and prefer user comments. Have any of you used it and if so what was your impression of it. Honeslty I only got it because it was $25. but it's still in its package and I can return it if I decide to. I was thinking on the Biggest Loser game for the Wii instead. Thought?
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06-13-2010, 12:29 PM
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Free-thinker
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 252
Height: 5'9"
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A new game came out a few months back for the Wii, called Just Dance. It's like DDR, but you use your whole body. And you only need the Wii Remote, not a mat. It's really fun! Even my mom was enjoying it. It's got some good songs on it, old and new. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, I Get Around, Hot 'n Cold, Mashed Potatoes... I recommend it. Not sure if you have to unlock songs. I've only had it a few days. :P
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06-13-2010, 07:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 117
S/C/G: 208.6/185/160
Height: 5'7"
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I have DDR and Just Dance. I tried DDR admittedly only once but was so frustrated with my lack of coordination I gave up. Just dance is fun and I found it very easy to play. Love it. I will eventually try DDR again...someday
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06-13-2010, 08:00 PM
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Shine on Little Diamonds
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Georgetown, Ontario
Posts: 58
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I have been trying the Biggest Loser Wii game for weeks. I can't beat a single challenge. I am in the "obese"range according to Wii fit, but am a fairly active person. I just can't beat them and get voted off the island! Anyone else have this problem or know what I am doing wrong?
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06-14-2010, 04:01 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 47
S/C/G: 255/255/150
Height: 5'4
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I have so many fitness dvd's is not even funny. Mind you I barely exercise but I love collecting fitness dvd's!
Anyway, I have the BL Wii game and I can't beat that game either, but I am so uncoordinated. Now that I know I can come here and talk about it I am going to give it another try!
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06-14-2010, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Warren, MI
Posts: 501
S/C/G: 332/see ticker/140
Height: 5'3"
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I have the Jillian Michaels fitness ultimatium 2010 and I have been doing it for 3 weeks and I love it! I have lost alot of inches and gone down 2 sizes in my blue jean shorts so I am really impressed with it so far and I get a really good workout from it..hope this helps!
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