Wii Fit is broken down into four core areas Yoga, Muscle Training, Aerobic Exercise & Balance Games. Yoga and Muscle Training have a 15 different exercises in total given by an animated male or female trainer, some of these must be unlocked over time though and are not available from the beginning. Aerobic exercise and Balance Games have a total of nine activities each, the majority of these are unavailable at first. As you spend time on activities Wii Fit begins to unlock new poses, exercises, and games.

Yoga

15 different poses. By measuring your center of gravity using the balance board Wii Fit is able to judge how well you are holding the a yoga pose as shown by the instructor on screen.

Muscle Training

Muscle training is divided up 15 simple games that each focus on a particular muscle group. Including a Hula Hoop game that works the abdomen and a push ups activity.

Aerobic Exercise

The on screen character performs a manoever which you need to mimic while standing on your balance board. As with the yoga the aim of the game is to keep the pink dot within the yellow area on screen.

Balance Games

Finally the balance games consist of simple games such as heading footballs to tightrope walking. These activities aim to strengthen the vestibular, the part of the inner ear that controls balance, as well the muscles that keep you upright.

So... I'm back from my skiing trip! But probably not the type you'd normally think of... But a skiiing trip in my living room! Also, I got to take my family with me! Got it now? Yes, on the Wii Fit!

Although no new video game systems are hitting the market this year, the Nintendo Wii still seems to be riding high on Christmas lists. The system demands physical movement to play its games, which for some can be more fun than just pushing a few buttons.

On the Wii Fit, there are a huge variety of fun and sometimes physically challenging games for all ages! Instead of just sitting, giving your thumbs a workout, you can really get into the game! But, not only is it an exciting game to play, but the Wii Fit really gives you some helpful tips in staying healthy! For an example, when I got on today, it told me that eating a banana before exercising is very recommended. This is because bananas are very high in vitamins and energy; but a light snack thats easy to digest!

Or maybe your back is hurting... Do you have the habit of crossing your legs? Crossing your legs is harsh on your back, and also makes you distribute your weight unevenly, making everything worse! If thats the case, it can pinpoint exactly where your center weight is! Today, I was putting 51.7% of my weight on my right foot, and 48.3% on my left. I'm almost there! But when I first started... I definitely had work to do... But see? I'm gettin' a little closer every time!