Wii Fit Balance Board

I think Wii Fit is fantastic! It has a huge range of diferent exercise activities that range from relaxing stretches and yoga poses to high-speed pulse raisers such as jogging and aerobics games. The technology of the board and game itself is amazing! Not only have I noticed my posture and fitness getting better as I've used the Wii Fit more and more, but overall it's making me more aware of exercise and the importance of fitness and I think it is an excellent piece of software that is easy to use and great fun for all ages! If you're thinking of buying one, I'd say 'go for it'!

Activities are divided into four categories - aerobic, yoga, muscle and balance. You unlock more activities as you spend more time on the Wii Fit.

The muscle and yoga ones are straightforward stretches and exercises, but with the advantage of being able to see how your balance changes and having it demonstrated to you. However, once you're used to doing the exercises, the constant instructions and tips of your on-screen trainer can get annoying.

Its mainly the balance games that are the fun side of the Wii Fit, with tightrope walking, a penguin catching fish, ski jumping etc.

Aerobic activities are step routines, jogging (with several distances and you can follow the dogs instead of the trainers to vary your on-screen route), and hula hooping.

There's also the body test which you're meant to take every day. It weighs you, calculates your BMI and helps you to set a target (e.g. gain 1 Ib in 2 weeks).

Overall the Wii Fit is a fun way to exercise, but after a while you inevitably get a bit bored of doing the same things. Plus, most of the activities will probably help you to tone and stretch, but only the jogging will really get your heart pumping faster, so you're unlikely to get in really good shape.

My wife and I bought Wii Fit Balance Board from Amazon a couple of weeks ago and so far it's kept us coming back every day.There's a great range of exercises and it provides excellent advice on posture, balance etc.I don't think it's going to turn either of us into an Olympic athlete but, having never been interested in yoga before, I already feel the benefit of the stretches and my balance is gradually improving! Could do with being a bit bigger - my size 11 feet only just fit on it.

Not a reliable set of body weight scales. Could be a bit larger - step routines hard for taller people on a small board..

Very good - does what it says on the box and seems to be pretty tough...so far! Had mine for three months...

Well recommend the Wii Fit Balance Board.