A couple of days ago, I made the hard decision of getting the Nintendo Fit Bundle. Ok I admit it, it's not really that hard because I got it at a fantastic discount. When I got the package in the mailbox, I couldn't contain my excitement. After all, the Fit is the latest hype out there nowadays!
The Nintendo Fit Bundle
As I unravel my Nintendo Fit package carefully, I realized that there are quite a number of items included. There's the Nintendo game console (other than just the bundle itself), the Fit Balance Board and a couple of accessories including the console stand, remote for the games console, nunchuck, AV adapter & cables. Complementary with the balance board is a disc of software which contains exercises such as the yoga, body balance, muscle building and aerobic routines. My game console was also accompanied with 5 Sports games for Bowling, Tennis, Baseball, Boxing and Golf.
Before you can capitalize on the Fit system, you'll need the game console. When I was first planning my purchase, I realized that many packages were selling at much reduced prices everywhere online. But caveat emptor, most of them don't come with the game console! You're just paying for the bundle. In the end, you may wind up forking out more if you were to buy them separately! If you don't have the game console, the more economical choice will be to go for the Fit full system as sellers tend to package the bundle with it at an awesome price.
My Personal Experience With the Fit
After setting up the Fit system, I started exercising on it with
a heart rate monitor strapped on my wrist. It took a while for me to get used to the menu navigation though frankly, they're pretty user friendly. It may take some time off the workout time but I'm sure that can be reduced once I get more acquainted with the system.
What I've realized was, some of the activities didn't gave me as good a workout as I expected. The soccer heading game was a disappointment and didn't even raise my heart rate above the minimum. And when I compared my results across activities such as the Yoga, Strength Training, Aerobic and Balance, the aerobic section was outstanding.
My most preferred activity by far was the Hula Hoop game. As I tried to balance myself, keeping all the hoops in the air while grabbing some more, my heart beat was raised to 172bpm. Not only was it a good exercise, it was pretty interesting and enjoyable too.
In case you're wondering if the Nintendo Fit is a good way to slim down. Personally I don't think the Fit can really help to reduce much weight given the calories of fat such activities actually burned. Maybe a pound or two a week. But I'm sure they'll be quite good in another department of your life.
Work life balance and enjoyment.
Marlene Gardner writes on a part-time basis. Here's her other article on the Nintendo Fit Bundle. Also check out this Nintendo Fit specialty store for major discounts.
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