There are thousands of options to consider when choosing a gym membership or a workout video, many of which could drastically increase the price people pay for fitness. Fitness on the Wii takes these difficult decisions away, making it quick and easy to get started – all that's really needed is a Wii console and a fitness game.
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Wii console
The Wii console comes packaged with everything needed to connect the Wii and start playing, including the power cable and the cables to connect the console to the television. It also includes the Sensor Bar, which is easily placed above or below the television to provide the motion control experience. The console also comes packaged with support for one player, including a Wii Remote Plus, using the latest Motion Plus technology, as well as a nunchuk controller.
This means that the most basic Wii console package includes the basic necessities that a person needs to work out on the Wii. All that is needed is any fitness game.
And if you want to maximize your Wii workout at home, consider some of these basic options that can make or break your fitness program:
Wii Fit Plus
With more than 20 million copies sold worldwide, Wii Fit Plus is the premier fitness game on the Wii console. There are more than 60 activities to experience, covering aerobics, balance, cardio, strength training, and yoga. Players can create customized routines to fit their skill levels and fitness goals, to help them get healthy and lose weight. Wii Fit Plus also includes 15 new Training Plus activities, which combine exercise with fun games and mental stimulation to keep you entertained and active.
Wii Balance Board
The Wii Balance Board comes with the Wii Fit Plus game, and is required to be able to play Wii Fit Plus. The Balance Board is not required to play any other games, but certain exercises in fitness games require the Balance Board, and it provides feedback and tracks the player's movement as they perform balance, stretching, yoga and aerobics exercises. The Balance Board is simple to use – you control the on-screen action with your body movements. It even has a low profile that makes it easy to step on to, so even elderly players and those with medical conditions can benefit from it.
For more information on the Wii Balance Board, check out our Balance Board information page.
Balance Board Accessories
There are helpful accessories available for the Wii Balance Board to improve the Wii fitness experience. Textured workout socks enable players to wear safe, no-slip footwear on the Balance Board instead of going barefoot. A rechargeable battery pack can be used instead of AA batteries, saving money and helping to reduce waste by constantly replacing batteries. Players can also put a silicon cover above it, which protects the board, or an aerobic step platform underneath it, which elevates the Balance Board to a full 4รขโฌย height and increases the effectiveness of fitness activities.
More Controllers
Dance games and certain sports games have the capability for up to 4 players at once. With additional controllers, you can invite your friends and family to dance along with you, moving and sweating to fun moves during your favorite song. Exercise games such as Zumba Fitness and EA Sports Active 2 allow two players to work out together. You could also form teams and play a round of tennis, or a quick game of baseball. It's easy to exercise when you can play with others.
The Right Game
Wii Fit Plus is a great option, and there are many more fitness games available. There are dozens of great games just waiting to be discovered, from trusted manufacturers and fitness personalities such as Gold's Gym, Jillian Michaels, Biggest Loser, Zumba, and many more. Each of these games has different activities and intensity levels, so there's a game out there that is perfect for you. Read through the hundreds of customer reviews on our site, or watch some of the video trailers to find yours.
Wii Fit Bundle Options
WiiShopExpress.com offers exclusive bundle options that make it even easier to get started. Our bundles are complete packages, with all of the hardware, games and accessories you need to get the most out of your Wii fitness experience.
| | Wii Fit Essentials Bundle |
Wii Fit 2-Player Bundle with Wii Sports |
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| Included Basics |
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Nintendo Wii console
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All necessary cables
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Quick Start Guide
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Nintendo Wii console
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All necessary cables
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Quick Start Guide
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| Games |
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- Wii Fit Plus disc
- Wii Sports game disc
- Your Shape game w/ camera
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| Essential Accessories |
- Wii Fit Balance Board
- Wii Remote Plus controller
- Wii Nunchuk controller
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- Wii Fit Balance Board
- 2 Wii Remote Plus controllers
- 2 Wii Nunchuk controllers
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| Extras |
- Rechargeable battery pack for Balance Board
- Wii Remote holder
- Balance Board protective cover
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- Balance Board protective cover
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| Multiplayer |
Yes, alternating play on the Balance Board
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Yes
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| Number of workout activities and exercises |
More than 60
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More than 460
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| Types of activities |
- Cardio
- Aerobics
- Yoga
- Balance
- Strength Training
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- Cardio
- Aerobics
- Yoga
- Balance
- Strength Training
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The price was one
of the best I've found anywhere. The service
representative was very nice and efficient and my Wii shipped
that day. - Delta Peach 