asking the (fit) group mind...

[lagilman]

okay, am thinking of buying a Wii Fit (because I are sheeeeeep. Also, because it looks like fun).


What do I absolutely NEED to get started, from a base of zero?

Comments

[marinarusalka.livejournal.com]

A Wii console with remote and nunchuck, the Wii Fit board, and the game disk. You can buy all of these together as a bundle.

Oh, and get the new Wii Fit Plus. It's way cooler than the original Wii Fit.

[burger-eater.livejournal.com]

The Wii. The Wii Fit Plus. A TV to plug them into.

The plus comes with the balance board and the disc. The Wii comes with the remote and nunchuk.

Altogether, it's $300, and it's awesome.

[terri-osborne.livejournal.com]

What Marina said. Unless you're in the market for one rightdamnnow, let me finish unpacking and you can come over and see what it's like. I dont have the Wii Fit Plus yet, but I do have the original.

[jongibbs.livejournal.com]

A TV and a Wii ;)

[jongibbs.livejournal.com]

Thinking about this further, I seem to remember the salesman trying to sell extra controllers and battery-chargers too, which you may or may not need.

[liamstliam.livejournal.com]

That's an absolute standard price for that bundle.

That's what you need to start.

[rflong.livejournal.com]

I are also sheep!!!

I think I need one too. Or at least I'm trying to persuade everyone else in the family of that. :D

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

A TV to plug them into.

I'd say that's the most critical item outside of the Wii.

[burger-eater.livejournal.com]

I should mention that there's an earlier version without the "Plus" which you shouldn't get. They were still working out the bugs.

[jslinder.livejournal.com]

I just got one for the bday. While I see a lot of potential in it, its definitely not a replacement for gym visits. But for days when I can't get out it seems to fit (no pun intended) right in as part of a routine.

Some of the games are great stealth exercises too :)

[lagilman]

Yeah, I belong to a gym -- this is to fill in on the days I'm stuck at home and need to burn energy.

[brent-kellmer.livejournal.com]

the basics essentials have already been pointed out, but one thing to at least think about -- if you want to do the step aerobics routines on there, getting a riser that will raise the wii platform to the height of a standard step. I've got this one (http://www.amazon.com/Aerobics-Step-Platform-Wii-Fit-Nintendo/dp/B0028IDSWE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1263179190&sr=8-2) and it works pretty well. But so you know, the step aerobics routine is a fairly mild version of step aerobics -- much better than walking, but not probably not as vigorous as a real step aerobics routine.

This can wait until you've played around with it, though.

[galeni.livejournal.com]

I got the battery pack for the Fit, but then sold it to a friend since I wasn't using it every day and like most rechargeables it ran down in between uses. So I use regular disposible batteries in it.

I also got the Fit cover (mine's green with feet marked on it) to keep it clean and it's a non-slip silicone which I like. Keeps the dust out of it when I'm not using it often.

I have the original and liked it a lot. Daughter has it right now but I'm looking forward to getting it back.

[klingonguy.livejournal.com]

Damn. You beat me to it.

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

I think Jon scooped me, but I'll admit I was snarkier. ;-)

[blazedglory.livejournal.com]

This sheep is pretty pleased with the results from a regular routine. Not a gym, but I did lose weight. I am very much looking forward to getting back into it as soon as I am cleared (should be the end of this week). We also plan to get the WiiFit Plus.

We have a plain silicone cover. I'd like to get one with feet. Cute, plus easier to see the feet. Or where my feet ought to be.