It looks like the Beijing Olympics have given Wii Fit another jolt in popularity. The title has returned to the top of the videogames sales chart in the United Kingdom, 14 weeks after it was first released. Wii Fit has occupied the number one position in the UK games chart on four occasions since its launch. In fact, it is still difficult to get a copy of the game in some areas.

Other titles that have recieved a boost from the Olympics include Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games and Big Beach Sports.

So the question remains, have any of you guys been driven to do more on Wii Fit since Olympic fever kicked in? Your comments are welcome.

Dailynewstranscript.com is reporting on Wii Fit being used for nursing home residents.

Physical therapist Heather Flynn started bringing her Wii Fit game system to work six weeks ago and its proved to be very popular among the elderly residents.

The home uses the system to give the residents a yoga workout along with flexibility and balance exercises. Some can perform the exercises while standing, but others sit depending on their level of function.

Workouts help the residents with their flexibility, balance and endurance “so that they’re safe when they’re walking or when they’re transferring into or out of a bed or getting into a chair.”

Wii Fit has been such a success that they have added two more systems to their budget for next year.