Wii fit - useful for dancers ?

**Caro** · 25th-April-2008, 01:23 PM

So I understand that the wii fit has been released (or is about to or something like that - I don't really follow that kind of stuff).

Anyway I saw a commercial where it explains how it works. It drew my attention when it started explaining that it could help you develop your balance. I thought that could be really interesting and possibly useful for those who dance (i.e. spins etc).

Has anybody tried it ? What do you think ? And in particular, do you really think it would help developping balance and core strength ?

**Gav** · 25th-April-2008, 01:35 PM

I don't know about any of that, but I popped into Tesco on the way back from dancing last night and at 11:30, there was a queue of about 100 people waiting for the Wii fit till to open at midnight.
The woman on my till said that they started queuing about 10:30.
It might be good, but surely that's just a little sad?

killingtime · 25th-April-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Caro

Has anybody tried it ? What do you think ? And in particular, do you really think it would help developping balance and core strength ?

I think it could help; seems to me that a lot of the exercises are designed, as you say, to improve balance. But if you were a motivated individual who was attempting to work on core strength anyways (through yoga, pilates or such) then I doubt it would particularly bring much benefit to you.

StokeBloke · 25th-April-2008, 04:32 PM

If you can't get a copy of that..... you could try to get hold of THIS.

dep · 25th-April-2008, 05:11 PM

when did the spelling change from we?

Nessiemonster · 25th-April-2008, 05:21 PM

We?

I thought it was so named as it originated in the northeast of England...

**Steven666** · 25th-April-2008, 07:52 PM

I had every intention of getting it but seeing as I play on my wii from lying in bed, I don't think it would be practical given my playing layout. As for balance, any sort of work on it should improve it over time. Practice makes perfect, apparantly.

Edit - posted via the Wii's internet channel, lol.

*straycat* · 25th-April-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessiemonster

We?

I thought it was so named as it originated in the northeast of England...

Which is why I never felt silly walking into a shop asking to buy a Nintendo Wayaye...

Whereas for the Scots, throwing a wee fit now takes on a whole new meaning...

Red Lory · 26th-April-2008, 08:29 PM

I've never tried, but I'd like to give it... a twirl!

Scotch Bonnet · 26th-April-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Lory

I've never tried, but I'd like to give it... a twirl!

Bought it yesterday,but had to wait for my son to set it up for me !!!

Not a great start.Things got worse, it takes your details , tells you your BMI,then what your fit age is.

.....NOT good,and sorry can't share that info,lets just say I am mortified and really need to get Fit.....

Was good fun though,I did an aerobics class,some balance training,you had to do a ski run,my son and I had good fun competing with each other,my balance was rubbish and I kept crashing into the posts.I have told it I want to lose 2Ibs per week,again not a good start,after putting my details in this morning after an afernoon of exercise,I thought I would have another look at my BMI ,I had put a 1Ib on !!!!

We'll see what next week brings from it,or will it end up like the bike machine(now a clothes horse),the bouncy ball thing(now deflated)keep fit dvd's(mmm) ,who know's ??
Just need to do some more dancing !!

**jeanie** · 26th-April-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotch Bonnet

,I thought I would have another look at my BMI ,I had put a 1Ib on !!!!

*so* glad I'm not the only one!! Having thrashed my dad at the ski jump, footie & yoga (but that's not difficult) I must say I'm enjoying the wii fit. I suffer really badly with bad posture & having a 'target' balance area def helps

Now I just have to keep my motivition going and practice my press ups!!

~*~Saligal~*~ · 28th-April-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by StokeBloke

If you can't get a copy of that..... you could try to get hold of THIS.

Goodness me! I wouldn't be surprised if there were virtual versions of other things using the wii as an appendage

**Steven666** · 28th-April-2008, 09:24 AM

OK, not exactly the right thread but has anyone else got Mario Kart Wii?

*straycat* · 28th-April-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven666

OK, not exactly the right thread but has anyone else got Mario Kart Wii?

Yep

**Caro** · 28th-April-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven666

OK, not exactly the right thread but has anyone else got Mario Kart Wii?

Mario Kart as in the game I used to play about 15 years ago (

) on super nintendo ?

lol I used to love that game ! Is it any good on wii then ? Do you play with a wheel thingy ?

*straycat* · 28th-April-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Caro

Mario Kart as in the game I used to play about 15 years ago (

) on super nintendo ?

lol I used to love that game ! Is it any good on wii then ? Do you play with a wheel thingy ?

Yes, yes and yes

**Caro** · 28th-April-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by straycat264

Yes, yes and yes

damn it. Does this mean I'm going to have to get a wii then ?
(and if I do, will I need to fly my brothers over so that we can start the races where we've left them 15 years ago? I'm sure I was winning...)

Let's see...

why I should not get one:
- I could use my time better

- I could use my money better

- it's just a silly gadget that I'll get bored off quickly

- video games are for prepubescent male teens

- I have enough addictions as is

I wonder how long this is going to outweigh the 'this sounds like a lot of fun...'

**Steven666** · 28th-April-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Caro

damn it. Does this mean I'm going to have to get a wii then ?
(and if I do, will I need to fly my brothers over so that we can start the races where we've left them 15 years ago? I'm sure I was winning...)

Let's see...

why I should not get one:
- I could use my time better

- I could use my money better

- it's just a silly gadget that I'll get bored off quickly

- video games are for prepubescent male teens

- I have enough addictions as is

I wonder how long this is going to outweigh the 'this sounds like a lot of fun...'

Arggghhhhh...resists urge to neg rep...

**Steven666** · 28th-April-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Caro

Mario Kart as in the game I used to play about 15 years ago (

) on super nintendo ?

lol I used to love that game ! Is it any good on wii then ? Do you play with a wheel thingy ?

I do and I prefer it with the wheel. Though it's not necessary to do so.

As for the game, it's one of the better in the series, if not the best IMO.

Online play is ace, no need to fly whoever over to play!

**Caro** · 28th-April-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven666

Arggghhhhh...resists urge to neg rep...

is it the prepubescent male teen part that hit a spot ?

lighten up dude, heard of irony ? clearly I'm about to get one, and I have little in common with a prepubescent male teen

(except may be a wii, soon

)

25th-April-2008, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 2,247 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 1472	Wii fit - useful for dancers ? So I understand that the wii fit has been released (or is about to or something like that - I don't really follow that kind of stuff). Anyway I saw a commercial where it explains how it works. It drew my attention when it started explaining that it could help you develop your balance. I thought that could be really interesting and possibly useful for those who dance (i.e. spins etc). Has anybody tried it ? What do you think ? And in particular, do you really think it would help developping balance and core strength ? __________________ . Little Miss Whipme

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Gav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cheshunt, Herts Posts: 3,900 Rep Power: 1 Reputation Total: 835	Re: Wii fit - useful for dancers ? I don't know about any of that, but I popped into Tesco on the way back from dancing last night and at 11:30, there was a queue of about 100 people waiting for the Wii fit till to open at midnight. The woman on my till said that they started queuing about 10:30. It might be good, but surely that's just a little sad? __________________ "I think that God in creating Man somewhat overestimated his ability." - Oscar Wilde

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Steven666 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 1,100 Rep Power: 1 Reputation Total: 81	Re: Wii fit - useful for dancers ? I had every intention of getting it but seeing as I play on my wii from lying in bed, I don't think it would be practical given my playing layout. As for balance, any sort of work on it should improve it over time. Practice makes perfect, apparantly. Edit - posted via the Wii's internet channel, lol. __________________ WE:Southport,Camber,Reg:Nantwich,Sandbach,Stockport,Hyde,N-Reg:Mottram SA,Daventry,Derby,Chester,Lostock Gralam,Grappenhall,Wrexham,Stafford,Wigan,Brighous e,Mold,Bowden,Knutsford,Northwich,Thorton Hough,Poynton,Halesowen,Warrington,Prestwich,Alsag er,Kidderminster,AshtonsBR:Wistaston,WCS:Crewe

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