Comments on: Exergaming – Does It Work?

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:26:34 +0000

It has never been my thing but I think it is a great idea and can definitely see the advantages. Even just the fact that they are not sitting on the couch has to be a good thing!

By: Diane Fit to the Finish

Diane Fit to the Finish — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:01:03 +0000

We have a Wii but don’t have any of the fitness games. We do have a few of the sports games but they don’t require any physical effort.

Thanks for the info – I’ve always wondered if they would be worth the investment.

By: evilcyber

evilcyber — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:09:53 +0000

In reply to Kim.

I tried the jogging “game” and despite me doing my best to mimic real jogging, it never felt that way. It just doesn’t make sense.

For step aerobics and such, especially if you buy on those things you put under the balance board to have it higher, I found it can be challenging. Well, at least to a certain point 🙂

By: evilcyber

evilcyber — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:08:07 +0000

In reply to Greg. Yup, exactly. My girlfriend has tons of fun with the aerobic activities, more so than with running or our stationary bike, but thinks that the strength training doesn't push her a lot.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:38:08 +0000

We have the Wii and several of the fitness games – I have tried them and think they are fun but I never feel like I get a true workout (maybe I don’t play hard enough).

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:36:02 +0000

I was a WiiFit veteran, and later WiiFit 2 and the EA sports exercise “games.” While I picked up some neat yoga stretches from WiiFit, none of the apps worked as a motivator and I eventually went back to more traditional exercise. It probably does work for some folks, but YMMV. Mine sure did.