tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post742965421069537184..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: No joke: I'm pretty jazzed about both Wii Fit U and Wii Sports ClubBryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-72551294857163792962013-09-19T15:37:19.898-07:002013-09-19T15:37:19.898-07:00I certainly can't fault you for feeling that w...I certainly can't fault you for feeling that way, Sam, as I'm still PS3-free myself.<br /><br /><br />The good news for you is that if you ever decide to jump into Wii Fit U (or one of the previous Wii Fits), you should be able to pick up a used balance board pretty cheaply these days.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-8422235547503581182013-09-19T15:25:28.942-07:002013-09-19T15:25:28.942-07:00They look fun but they're not system sellers f...They look fun but they're not system sellers for me. To be honest I'm in no rush to enter the new generation of home consoles especially since I haven't gotten a PS3 yet.<br /><br /><br />I never played the first Wii Fit because if I recall it was on the pricey side but I have always wanted to try it some maybe I'll try to get the new one + a balance board.Monster_Hunter2882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-26538095012145997942013-09-19T13:34:26.144-07:002013-09-19T13:34:26.144-07:00I'm going to semi-disagree with the second par...I'm going to semi-disagree with the second part of your comment, Josef. Although I will agree that people who seriously want to lose weight or add muscle, etc., should supplement what they do via Wii Fit with other, outside sources of exercise, whether that means jogging, getting on a treadmill, lifting weights, etc.<br /><br /><br />Personally, I've found a number of the exercises included in Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus to be VERY helpful in building muscle--and I've been lifting weights pretty seriously since I was in college.<br /><br /><br />Ex: the push-up and side plank. Also, the push-up challenge, the lunge what I believe is call the bridge.<br /><br /><br />Although I haven't done it in a few months, I've regularly included a day or two a week in my workout routine where I do, say, three sets of 20 push-ups and side planks, with three sets of push-up challenge (usually up to 40) and three sets of lunges interspersed between the push-ups and side planks. If that isn't a workout that will build muscle, cause you to sweat, etc., I don't know what is.<br /><br /><br />I guess that kind of gets to your point, though--that you have to choose the right exercises. If you just play the mini-games, or do some of the less strenuous exercises, you aren't going to see much of a benefit.<br /><br /><br />Anyway, the real draw of Wii Fit U for me is that it'll get me back into the Wii Fit swing of things, plus I like how I'll be able to track all sorts of stats and info throughout the day using the Fit Meter.thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-83247291266417729182013-09-19T13:23:45.166-07:002013-09-19T13:23:45.166-07:00I actually had fun with Wii Fit, and I remember I ...I actually had fun with Wii Fit, and I remember I got really into it, burning a certain amount of calories every day.<br /><br /><br />It's pretty good for yoga, but the truth is if you really want to improve your body it's a pretty bad option, at the end of the day nothing's going to be as effective as just getting on that treadmill or getting some weights, and I actually think making your hyper-aware of the amount of calories you've burned or how long you've exercised is disencouraging eventually.Josef Burnhttp://www.trxdblogger.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-33529467618117194682013-09-19T12:02:42.615-07:002013-09-19T12:02:42.615-07:00Yes, the amount of stuff tracked by the pedometer ...Yes, the amount of stuff tracked by the pedometer is really impressive, IMO--and many people are saying it's worth the price of admission itself (if not more).<br /><br /><br />As for Wii Sports Club: I'll certainly be picking up tennis as soon as I'm able. Likely bowling, too. Probably not the others, although golf is a possibility, too.<br /><br /><br />I really have to wonder if Nintendo won't also release this at retail at a later date, a la Wii Fit U. If not, they're kind of leaving money on the table, IMO, as not only will they limit sales by making it digital-only, but I have a feeling many people will completely pass on boxing and baseball, especially, should they be forced to buy them via the eShop (as opposed to buying the who she-bang for, say $20 or $30 via retail).thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-30970547649452167752013-09-19T11:12:26.131-07:002013-09-19T11:12:26.131-07:00I won't be picking up Wii Fit U myself, but I ...I won't be picking up Wii Fit U myself, but I was fascinated by the amount of information the pedometer can track over the course of a day. <br /><br /><br /><br />Wii Sports Club, on the other hand, is probably a day one download. I didn't spent a lot of time playing Bowling or Tennis on the Wii, but my parents, nieces and nephews certainly did.Zaphod65https://twitter.com/terry_estepnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-419270397181059622013-09-19T08:37:26.149-07:002013-09-19T08:37:26.149-07:00I will definitely get both. Especially since I can...I will definitely get both. Especially since I can get WiiFiTU for only $20. And I can't wait to ooowwwnnnnn people at tennis!Strawberrymilknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-72637451144847339102013-09-19T08:32:31.466-07:002013-09-19T08:32:31.466-07:00I am THRILLED about both announcements. I've b...I am THRILLED about both announcements. I've been waiting for Wii Fit U anyway, and wasn't expecting it so soon, for $20. <br /><br />Wii Sports Club is a MUST-GET. I live far away from the friends I used to get together to play Wii with. Plus, I can play online against buddies from Twitter, my podcast...anywhere.<br /><br />Amazing. Wii U was missing that Wii charm. This is a great first step, and I love it.TweetsByTheTonynoreply@blogger.com