May 20
Video games and exercise…
…do they mix?
I guess after the launch of Wii Fit here in the US, we may find out the answer to that very question! Wii Fit is a new game for the Nintendo Wii that uses a controller called the balance board that can recognize differential weights and movements between two separate panels. In some instances, the panels can be used for your feet (balance, hula hoop, etc…) and in some cases can be used for your hands (push ups). There are a lot of people who have reserved this game and a few are blogging their weight loss training regimen to see if Wii Fit can really help people lose weight. Of course, there are always the disgruntled people since the start up program in Wii Fit tells you your health status (based on height, weight and body mass index). A little girl was labeled as unhealthy and the parents raised a ruckus about it.
For those who can’t afford a Wii or Wii Fit, you could always try making your own game like a guy over an England who converted two excerise bikes into controllers that manipulate the puck in Pong. Welcome to the world of Cyclepong 2.0!
Product Info -Wii Fit-, -Cyclepong 2.0-
Retrieved from -Engadget-
