And I do mean that literally.
Since you can’t run away from technology these days, why not make use of it in getting rid of that extra baggage, right? Let’s try tinkering around the benefits of video games and find out what are the best Wii games to lose weight.
Ask the average person in the street if they exercise or how often they do exercise. Now ask those same people how often they play video games? Men are not the only ones who loves their video games. Statistic shows that 40 percent of gamers are females – 33% of that are females 18 years old and above. However, men just spend X times more time and money playing.
According to the American Heart Association, 70% of the population does not exercise enough. Usual reasons for not exercising include lack of time, resources and motivation. Why not counteract this with video fitness games? Not only will you be having a good time doing something you enjoy immensely, but can bring about an increase in body awareness as well. These action-based fitness games can turn a mundane exercise routine into a motivational event. And like any weight loss programs, check first with your doctor before getting in on the game.
What better way to lose weight than combining fun and exercise. A lot of people give up on exercising because of the lack of fun. Well, now you can have both.
Dance Dance Revolution
You must have played this global dancing phenomenon. If not, then it’s about time you should try it. Stop mopping around flicking the TV remote control and get on the dance pad. Not only will you have fun dancing to the smash-hits from the last 4 decades, but also get total body interaction.
Dancing in accordance to patterns shown on the screen, the games is recognized as one of the best Wii games for weight loss since it burns more calories than most games. If your heart’s in the game and use adequate effort, one hour dancing burns about 400 calories, just about the same as when you go hiking.
Wii Boxing
One of the best workout games out there. Although verdict says it’s not vigorous enough for a cardiovascular workout, it can still play a part in maintaining or losing body weight.
Wii boxing simulates real boxing and requires you to throw and dodge punches as well as protect your body and head from your on-screen opponent’s blows. Wii boxing burns about 420 calories per hour – just a mere lower than the real thing.
Wii Fit Island Run
The game is without a doubt one of the favorites for those on a Wii fitness crusade. The game is specifically designed to promote weight loss by helping you burn calories, as well as helps those leading a sedentary lifestyle to increase their physical activity.
Wii Fit Island Run allows users to perform various fitness moves and activities on a small white balance board – sort of like a body-weight scale. The game burns 330 calories per hour, just about the same amount when you do ballroom dancing.
Wii Tennis
We all know how strenuous the tennis is. Playing the sport demands power and agility. Not so much with Wii Tennis, though the game can still be a good help in losing weight as it does burn a significant amount of calories. About 318 calories are burned in an hour of playing the game.
Computers make it a lot easier to do things without leaving the comfort of your home – shopping, paying bills, movie rents, and now even working out. Mind you the goal isn’t to get you to ditch the traditional weight lose routine, just to get you off of the couch and start exercising. Still with the age old rule, any effort you make is wasted if you can’t control yourself from eating too much.
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