| The traditional perception of video games as being a | | | | current "Fitness Age". Wii Fit also adds a channel to |
| pastime of couch potatoes and encouraging laziness | | | | the Wii Menu where you can easily keep track of |
| is rapidly changing. The introduction of Wii Fit by | | | | your current fitness level. |
| Nintendo is one significant step to making the games | | | | Wii Fit contains some 40 different activities for you |
| console useful for more than simply shooting aliens or | | | | to engage in that are based on four exercise |
| motor sports games. Wii Fit is an exercise game, | | | | categories. The categories are Yoga, Strength |
| featuring a range of activities to help you keep fit | | | | Training, Aerobics and Balance and the variety of |
| and healthy in the comfort of your own home, and is | | | | exercises available include a range of yoga positions |
| taking the world by storm. | | | | and techniques, traditional strength training such as |
| The game utilities a special controller known as the | | | | push-ups and lunges, jogging and hula hoop exercises |
| Wii Balance Board for interaction with the user. This | | | | in the aerobics category and games like ski jumping |
| controller is capable of measuring the user's weight | | | | and tightrope walking in the balance section. |
| and centre of gravity, and when told the user's | | | | There has never been a more fun packed way to |
| height can then work out their body mass index | | | | keep fit. Simply buying this game and controller |
| (BMI). Wii Fit then assesses your current fitness | | | | provides everything you need for a decent workout |
| through a range of activities and works out your | | | | at home, whether on your own or with the kids. |