The secret is out and the Nintendo Wii has a place in the gym. Okay, okay, maybe the home gym. While the jury will be out on how effective the Wii is for weight loss, even the most hardened of skeptics must realize that the fitness game genre is most likely here to stay. Sure taken by itself, games like Wii Fit or Wii Fit Plus are not a replacement for exercise on a regular basis. However, they surely can be a piece of the exercise regimen. For the most part, the top Wii fitness games have different exercises that can be accomplished at pretty much any time of day or night. While a healthy diet is indeed key to any weight loss, just being able to play a game while working out can be challenging and, this is the key, entertaining. Here is a look at the top ten fitness games for the Nintendo Wii, note that not all these games require the revolutionary Wii Balance Board.
#10 Wii Sports
While Wii Sports is not exactly a fitness game per se, it is definitely good for working up a sweat. Sure bowling may be a little on the relaxing side, but try a round of boxing against one of the kids or a computer opponent and your arms will start to tire. Still feel like more, try a game of tennis to really get your heart going. The best part of this game, it is included with the console.
#9 My Fitness Coach 2: Exercise and Nutrition
My Coach 2 matches you up with your own personal trainer, and gives you more than 320 exercises to choose from. Targeting those trouble areas are a breeze with this title. Your Fitness Coach gives you all the encouragement you will need along the way.
Based on the famous television show, The Biggest Loser, this game puts you through fitness challenges to see how you stack up on previous competitors. Sure Jillian and Bob are here to lend their thoughts, and really help take your weight loss seriously and to the next level.
The experts in fitness at Gold’s Gym will help guide you through cardio routines including boxing, squats, and sit ups. Now you can get all the intensity of a Gold’s Gym Workout without ever leaving the house. This title will definitely get the blood pumping.
#6 Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010
This is your chance to train one on one with Jillian Michaels in 16 different high intensity workouts. This one even comes complete with your very own motion captured Jillian Michaels, this is a great title for advanced fitness levels, but beginners will enjoy the challenge as well.
#5 EA Sports Active: More Workouts
If you are looking for an interactive and challenging workout this title from EA Sports is likely right up your alley. Of course the downside here is the resistance band and other gear is sold separately. Still if your Wii is equipped form the first EA Sports Active, this is a great choice to keep everything fresh and new.
#4 Walk It Out
Walk It Out is just like it sounds. There are over 120 music tracks to start walking in place to. The music and different settings can keep you busy walking for hours. However, you will want to start off slow and steady and work your way to longer strolls around the virtual world.
Nothing like the original, EA Sports Active comes complete with resistance band and leg band. This game offers up a wide variety of customizable exercises for unique workouts. Once you are ready, take the challenge to see how fast you can improve in a month.
#2 Wii Fit
While the original Wii Fit is no longer available, many people have not yet traded up to Wii Fit Plus. While the original Wii Fit lacks a few of the bells and whistles and fun exercise challenges present in Plus, it still ranks toward the top of the Wii Fitness games. This is the game that really started it all, and it is still a great play and a great way to sweat.
#1 Wii Fit Plus
One of the best advances in Wii Fit Plus is the ability to set your own workout for your own personal fitness goals. While just about every game on this list will let you do just that, Wii Fit Plus is probably the one most likely to keep everyone in the house interested with it’s unique blend of balance games and challenges.
