Do parent/gamers think getting the Wii is helping their kid exercise.

If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.rikkustrife

It may not be the ideal exercise enviroment for kids but plenty of studies have been ccoming out that it can be effective. Now if you pull a Gerstmann and never get off the couch sure much of those benefits will be lost.alecsuba

They should make a chain-saw sim. Woodsman, the game for Wii! That would get him off the couch!

Speaking as a parent.... absolutely not. There simply is no subsititue for actual exercise/physical activity. And the simple fact that Wii-mote doesn't require full motion of the controller to be able to play and win in the games... that kinda negates the idea of the Wii being a viable alternative to real exercise.

I say "real" because anything on the Wii simply isn't "real" exercise.

If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.rikkustrife

Admittedly it's not as effective as something like DDR or, y'know, REAL exercise, but playing the Wii requires more movement than just playing a normal video game, espeically if you're playing something like Wii Sports Boxing, and that extra activity does help to boost metabolism above what it would be otherwise.
How much of a boost? Odds are not much. But it is a definate step up over playing a game with a standard gamepad.[QUOTE="rikkustrife"]If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.Hoffgod

The gains are very minimal.

My daughter achieved pro status in Wii boxing with little more than wrist movements.

Speaking of Wii boxing, this brings up what I mentioned earlier.... the games don't require a full range of motion. Until they do, Wii games don't offer enough physical feedback to make them as effective as a real sport would.

[QUOTE="Hoffgod"]Admittedly it's not as effective as something like DDR or, y'know, REAL exercise, but playing the Wii requires more movement than just playing a normal video game, espeically if you're playing something like Wii Sports Boxing, and that extra activity does help to boost metabolism above what it would be otherwise.
How much of a boost? Odds are not much. But it is a definate step up over playing a game with a standard gamepad.[QUOTE="rikkustrife"]If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.VoodooHak

The gains are very minimal.

My daughter achieved pro status in Wii boxing with little more than wrist movements.

Speaking of Wii boxing, this brings up what I mentioned earlier.... the games don't require a full range of motion. Until they do, Wii games don't offer enough physical feedback to make them as effective as a real sport would.

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[QUOTE="Hoffgod"]Admittedly it's not as effective as something like DDR or, y'know, REAL exercise, but playing the Wii requires more movement than just playing a normal video game, espeically if you're playing something like Wii Sports Boxing, and that extra activity does help to boost metabolism above what it would be otherwise.
How much of a boost? Odds are not much. But it is a definate step up over playing a game with a standard gamepad.[QUOTE="rikkustrife"]If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.Hoffgod

The gains are very minimal.

My daughter achieved pro status in Wii boxing with little more than wrist movements.

Speaking of Wii boxing, this brings up what I mentioned earlier.... the games don't require a full range of motion. Until they do, Wii games don't offer enough physical feedback to make them as effective as a real sport would.

This is exactly what the topic creator was trying to address. And I imagine there are some people out their that actually think the Will is an adequate option for exercise.

I understand that it's all in how you play the game, but that is the fundamental difference between reality and the Wii. The conditions needed to "win" requires only minimal movements. On the other hand, "win" conditions for real life requires certain levels of mastery with physical actions.

Until the 2 are fairly equal, the Wii will never be a good source for physical activity.

If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.rikkustrife

if parents what kids to get exercise they make them GO OUTSIDE

Thanks to my Wii, my kids get exercise.

From fighting me for access to the wiimote, of course. ;)

Thanks to my Wii, my kids get exercise.

From fighting me for access to the wiimote, of course. ;)

Wiicraft

Thanks to my Wii, my kids get exercise.

From fighting me for access to the wiimote, of course. ;)

Wiicraft

you have kids and your on here? dont you have a job to do or something?

If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.rikkustrife

I lost 20 pounds playing DDR 3rd remix. Much more active than the Wii. I don't even break a sweat playing Wii sports... mainly because I don't play the game like a maniac. I play the game with minimal physical exertion as it is possible to beat in that fashion.

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Thanks to my Wii, my kids get exercise.

From fighting me for access to the wiimote, of course. ;)

EuroFlames

Thanks to my Wii, my kids get exercise.

From fighting me for access to the wiimote, of course. ;)

Wiicraft

you have kids and your on here? dont you have a job to do or something?

[QUOTE="rikkustrife"]If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.Safety05

If playing the Wii counts as excersie for anyone, than they must be really really really out of shape.

Parents need to get their kids out of the house instead of using this as an excuse. They are more likely to developcarpal tunnel syndrome before they drop a pound or get a sweat going.

[QUOTE="rikkustrife"]If parents wanted their kids to play the wii to stay in shape, teh yshould get a ps2 with DDR instead. It is cheaper and will be more of a workout thanany wii game.OGTiago

The ps2 is still cheaper than the wii.

Well, its a start I guess. Though, peewee soccer is the way to go. Wii is not a replacment for actual activity.goblaa