I was shocked when I read today that the Wii Fit I received for Christmas would not be my weight loss salvation. Actually, I was not surprised at all. I was ready to chuck our Wii fit when it gave me a Wii fit "age" of 46 -- mind you I just turned 4o in September.
I am not prideful when I say this...but I have run four marathons and two half marathons, and I run three to four times a week, strength train occasionally and really try to maintain a healthy diet. My age on the Wii fit was not based on lifestyle parameters, but rather on my coordination -- could I move my feet correctly using the balance board to get two pink bars in a certain area on the screen. Now I will be the first to admit that I am not coordinated, but I am also under no circumstances 46!
This is why I was overjoyed when I read that researchers actually back me up on my stance. While it is a fun game and does get people who would otherwise lead sedentary lives off the couch, it will probably not give anyone six pack abs or provide the conditioning needed to run an endurance sport.
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