The Wii fit is video game that is developed for the Wii console by Nintendo which was released in Japan of 1st of December 2007 and during mid 2008 in other regions. This new video game is basically an exercise game that consists of activities that utilize Wii balance board peripheral. The balance board measures the weight of the user and the center of the balance. It also includes a software which then calculates the body mass index of the user after knowing the height. The Wii fit training has roughly about 40 different activities which include push ups, yoga poses, balance, strength and aerobic exercises. Additionally the Wii fit game also lets the player to compare their fitness using their Nintendo's own channel over the Wii menu. This game tracks the Wii fitness age of the user through a body test based on the results on the user's balance, weight and current age. Unlike the other Wii series this Wii fit incorporates Wiis into its gameplay and presentations.
The Wii Fit Gameplay
The Wii fit package uses a unique platform peripheral known as the Wii balance board, which is a software that calculated the body mass index based on the user's height. However initially there were not plan to include the WiiConnect24 functionality in the Wii fit package. Although this was noted but there could be possibilities of taking advantage of WiiConnect24 later on like using this service to keep in touch with a doctor to help in rehabilitation or with some fitness specialists to help in the training exercises. The training is divided into four different categories in Wii Fit which are balance games, strength training, yoga and aerobics. All these activities offer a core workout, highlighting controlled movements and not overexertion. There are also some new activities which can be unlocked after gaining fit credits. This is stored in the FitBank which is a small piggy bank which keeps a track of the time spend on Wii Fit. At a specific stage some new muscle workouts and yoga poses are unlocked according to the total time that is spend on workouts. However if the user is best at a specific activity having 100 percent score then it can also unlock some rigorous levels of the activity.
Regarding the popularity of Wii Fit, Nintendo has already sold above 2 million Wii consoles since it has been launched. The game is basically a software and hardware package, which lets the user solve puzzles and play games while watching TV. The interesting thing is that you don't have to play guessing over the console and pressing buttons but you rather play by actively doing what you feel should be done if playing the game for real. This is what has made the Wii Fit package gain so much popularity providing virtual gaming sessions which actually keeps you fit. This Wii fit package includes all the hardware and software including the user manual needed to operate the game and it can be purchased from any of your local gaming stores.
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