cyclinfool

I bought my daughter a Wii for xmas/Christmas. As I watched her do yoga, step areobics and other fitness activities I thought to myself, if they could only tie this into a cycle trainer and so I did a little surfing. Seems this is happenening, some people strap the remote to thier legs and do theh jogging game while cycling, they also appear to be cominc up with a cycling game as well. I would think coupling this into a power track and HRM would be the cats meow - at least my cats meow anyway. I am excited to try the Wii wiith my trainer. Any experience out there with the Wii and cycling?

stapfam

Wife bought a Wii a couple of years ago and I took one look at it and thought "That looks like hard Work". Never used it and no inclination to.

Like all forms of sport- I just get the feeling- It can't be done in front of the tely.

Bob Nichols

One of my granddaughters got the "Fit" program for the Wii. She was playing the bike program yesterday and the faster you move your legs the faster you pedal. At least they don't just sit in the front of the TV anymore. I don't think we even had a TV when I was her age - had to ride the real thing.

cranky old dude

My Bride has wanted a Wii ever since she saw the one at her sister's place some three years ago. Well this year my wife got her Wii.

We (she and I) expect to use it for games like Bowling, Tennis, etc. ...that is assuming the Wii survives the wee ones who are currently home from college on Christmas break (especially the one with the middle name 'Oops, I forgot!').

My old house might have a problem surviving the Wii exercise board thingy, plus one doesn't nurture a 35 year marriage by suggesting to each other that they need to exercise!

Enjoy your daughter's new Wii!

jdon

Try the boxing game. You will change your mind.

xtrajack

One of my friends at work was telling about the workout he got doing the boxing on the Wii. He said it was quite a workout. I have never done it.
My wife and I got one last year (her idea). I like it better than most of the other video games. It is the only one I could figure out how to play/use.
We also got the balance board. This year my wife got the "Your Shape" game for the Wii.

Personally I would rather go for a ride.

jdon

The only suggestion I have with Wii games is to analyze the motion you use playing the game. If boxing is your game, watch you don't reach full extension while punching. That snap isn't good for the elbow!

I certainly second your thoughts on going for a ride. Much better than a video game. Things sure have changed since Pong though..

cyclinfool

I agree - nothing beats a real ride outdoors but since the ice and snow have set in and I am suffering from a broken collar bone I figure this would be good with the bike trainer - something to help with the motivation. Along with the standard games that come with it we got Wii fitness +, Wii Ski and Mario kart. I have always hated video games, never allow them in the house when our first child grew up but I have softened with old age (no bad jokes please). The Wii is definately different and I could see it will be a lot of fun. My daughter has decided she will use Wii fit 30 minutes each day, she likes the Yoga and balance exercises. Now if this motivates them to be active than it's well worth it.

X-LinkedRider

Wii Sports resort has a cycling game in it. But u use your arms not your feet. It's still pretty fun.

Dan Burkhart 

We got a Wii this Christmas as well. I just set it up this morning, and the first thing I did was take the Wii age test. It told me I'm 61 Here I thought I was only 56.

stapfam

Check it again-but put some effort into it. You may only be 56 but a hard session on this thing and you will feel like you are in your 70's. Especially if playing with the grand children.