Does Wii Fit work? Real life yoga instructor weighs in on Nintendo’s next big fad
GamesRadar: Do you think these beginning calculations are anything to take seriously for yoga? How about for children?
Sally: Yoga is for everybody – you do not have to be “fit” to do it. Although now, it is very popular to have a faster, more flowing yoga at gyms. And some people do it now to lose weight, but that is not the intention. I think the weigh in and BMI might be good for some, but others might get discouraged. I did like knowing I was placed in the “healthy” category.It’s not important at all for kids – a kid is supposed to be more free flow, like run around, etc. I don’t think they’d even be able to stand on that [Balance Board] the whole time, but age could make a difference.
GR: The game just said your Wii Fit age is 60, which is clearly off from your actual age. It suggests you’re weaker than you actually are. Any truth in that?
Sally: It seemed “right on” for me, but that wouldn’t be good. I do feel it didn’t give accuracy for being a disciplined yogi [person who practices yoga] versus a person who never did it.
May 24, 2008
Suck it Nintendo? Wow, she was kinda harsh…I think she was just bitter because she wasn’t instantly good at the game.
I don’t think people are understanding that this is a game. Yes, it helps with fitness, but it is still a game. You can’t expect a personal gym experience from a programed game, but if you can’t afford the gym I think this is just fine. And apparently I am better than a trained yogi! ;)