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Wii Fit question:

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 I have NO earthly idea how a Wii works, much less tha Wii Fit.

Is it something that you have to buy the regular Wii thing for, like an accessory?

I'm trying to get an idea of how much it would cost to get it. My birfday's in April. :-D

Thanks in advance.
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Yes ma'am! It is an accesory.  The game and the balance board come together (got mine for the standard $90 price) and the balance board can be used with certain other games as well. I LOVE it!!
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 Yes, you must have the Wii in order to use the Wii fit.

Right now you can come play on mine.  

With my bad knee I can't even stand without it swelling up let alone play hula hoop! :(
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 So, I'm looking at a lot of moola to excercise, right?

I don't game.
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Flapdoodle wrote: I don't game.
There ARE other games that use the board that are really more about fitness than traditional "gaming"... take a look at this site for a list of balance board games that are out or will be out soon.  They range from typical workout type games (Jillian fromt he Biggest Loser) to fun family challenge (outdoor sports) to specific sports (cheerleading, boxing, etc.)
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I'm afraid to get the Wii Fit... it'll probably tell me I'm outta shape! LOL!
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MOM2SNOX wrote:I'm afraid to get the Wii Fit... it'll probably tell me I'm outta shape! LOL!


It is sooo mean. I just love that my person is a roly poly... :(

Its fun to do the yoga and sports (bowling, tennis, hula hooping, snowboarding step, running, etc). Our family loves it. I recommend the Wii and Wii Fit. I do not think it replaces traditional exercise if you are wanting super results, but it makes "moving" fun. Tracking your progress is cool, too.
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 Ooooh I sooo want one! They look like so much fun!
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 I'd probably be better off asking for a bicycle, so I can go riding with Leeanna.
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 The Dr. I work with, she's all into the WII fit.  were always hearing about "ballance, and that damn board"  If you need birthcontrol for your Wii Fit - come to Urgent Care and speak with the dr. I work with.  She's awful.  So sick about hearing about it.

Oh so sorry - can't really help, I do know it's seperate.
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 I just bought the wii and wii fit friday.  With tax and everything it was about $363.  I've only had it a couple of days, but have used it every night.  It definitely makes '"exercising" more fun.  You can play for hours and not realize that you ware doing it.
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 You have to purchase the Wii which is the gaming system.  The Wii Fit is a separate purchase - it comes with the board and the game (cost for it is $89.99).  I'm not sure how much the Wii is.
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Thanks Jess - awesome site!!  We got the Wii Fit last summer and have WeSki, Shaun White, Jillian's.  I'm curious about the Tetris Party game - has anyone downloaded that one?
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Flapdoodle wrote: I'd probably be better off asking for a bicycle, so I can go riding with Leeanna.
The Wii is more fun and you can do it in any weather (if you're knee is ok, which mine isn't)
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 I heard Wii Skii is the best game for the Wii Fit Board - but I haven't done it.
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 I think around here the Wii is about $250 and the Wii Fit is about $90.  Everybody loves their Wii and those who have the Wii Fit really seem to like it.  They get the kids involved and off the couch moving around.
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LKappy wrote:
MOM2SNOX wrote:I'm afraid to get the Wii Fit... it'll probably tell me I'm outta shape! LOL!


It is sooo mean. I just love that my person is a roly poly... :(

Its fun to do the yoga and sports (bowling, tennis, hula hooping, snowboarding step, running, etc). Our family loves it. I recommend the Wii and Wii Fit. I do not think it replaces traditional exercise if you are wanting super results, but it makes "moving" fun. Tracking your progress is cool, too.
Yeah...wasn't it just awesome how thin your Mii was until you stepped on the scale for the first time? It took away my belly shirt because apparently I'm too fat to wear it! :?
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Flapdoodle wrote: So, I'm looking at a lot of moola to excercise, right?

I don't game.
I worked out it would end up being cheaper than gym membership and I get to do it at home and have fun, so for me it was definately worth it. I try and walk every day for 1/2 hour as well :)
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