What are the different types of Wii exercises

What are the different types of Wii exercises and what are some of their benefits? By: Amy Hung

What is the Wii? The Wii is a game console that had been released by Game. Cube designer Shigeru Miyamoto (Costa). It was released in November 2006 and became a huge hit (Winget)! It was so huge that "it reached 30 million units sold in the United States alone" (Winget). On April 26, 2006 the original name, the Revolution System, was changed to the Wii (Casamassina).

Why was the Revolution System changed to the Wii? The Wii was changed to Wii to represent "we". Which meant this console was for everyone. The name change was to demonstrate that it will break down the wall that seperates video game players from everybody else. It was also to put everyone in touch with their games and each other. "Wii" was an easier way for anyone, speaking any language to remember. The "ii" in Wii symbolizes the unique controllers and the image of people playing it (Casamassina).

So what are some Wii games? Wii Sports a. Tennis b. Baseball c. Bowling d. Golf e. Boxing Wii Sports Resort a. Swordplay • Wakeboarding • Frisbee • Archery • Basketball • Table Tennis Wii Fit Plus a. Yoga and Strength Training Wii Just Dance a. Dancing • • • Golf Bowling Power Cruising Caneoing Cycling Air Sports

Does the Wii replace gym workouts? "According to the study's results, boxing burned the most calories, compared to the other games - 216 calories for 30 minutes of play. Wii Boxing is also intense enough to qualify as a way to improve or maintain cardiorespiratory endurance, according to the Indianapolis-based American College of Sports Medicine (Medill News Service). " The Wii is not a replacement for sports, but it can help those who are inactive or have disabilities to exercise. An example of this is the senior citizens who cannot play sports because of physical pain.

How can the Wii help you to exercise? Conducted at the University of Wisconsin — La Crosse Exercise and Health Program, the study examined Wii Sports, including baseball, bowling, boxing, golf and tennis games, and revealed that playing Wii Sports increases heart rate, maximum oxygen intake and perceived exertion, which ultimately translates to calories burned.

How does the Wii boxing help you? "Some student researchers from Cleveland University have found out that, at least in Wii Sports Boxing, your workout with Wii is equivalent to that of real, traditional exercise" (Hinkle). Wii boxing is equal to the real thing, but it is not a replacement. It helps to exercise your core, arms and shoulders. It will cause you to break a sweat and lose a few calories. "A group of 29 test subjects each spent 30 minutes on the bag and the Wii, respectively. The participants only burned an average of 28 more calories on boxing bag workouts" (Hinkle). Several people have conducted experiments on this to find out that they do burn calories when they stick to this rigerous workout. "Wii boxing produced the most significant results, approximately 216 calories per 30 minutes" (Writes).

How does the Wii baseball help you? a. Helps with body position, (Improves posture) • Tests your swinging • Can be used to test your arm that you don't usually use • Tests your footing (balance) • Hand eye coordination • Cardio in the midsection if you move your whole body with a swing

How does the Wii Frisbee help you? a. Hand eye coordination b. Works out your arms, shoulders, stomache, knees and back c. Tests your swinging arm d. Challenges you to hit both the target and a balloon e. Tests your posture, and your footing (can you hold yourself? ) f. Tension on the knees, when you bend g. Tests for patience h. Have to be able to swing and release simultaneously

How does the Wii archery help you? a. Hand eye coordination b. Helps you position your body at a certain angle c. Makes you hold a position for awhile d. Tests your abilities to throw at 40 -50 meters without help. e. Tension on arms, back and feet.

How does the Wii swordplay help you? All 3 gets heart rate up and I guarantee that you will sweat. . . Duel a. Endurance on you when you fight your opponent b. Rigorous movement of arms and shoulders c. Cardio, working up a sweat Speed Slice a. Fast and unexpected • Sudden movement of either your arms, legs, or midsection in an upwards, downwards, or side to side motion. Showdown • My favorite • Fight with multiple characters from the game by yourself • Cardio; entire body movement

How does the Wii fit help? "Wii fit judges your weight using your BMI or body mass index, which is basically a comparison of your weight to your height" (Roebroeks 7). This method however does not work for everyone because of everyone's individual body structures and height. The Wii fit is basically a core workout that anyone can do. "Players will lean to block soccer balls, swivel their hips to power hoop twirls or balance to hold the perfect yoga pose" (IGN). Wii Fit helps you see your calories you started out with and the calories you might have lost over the time you started playing the game.

How does Just Dance help? Just dance helps anyone of any age exercise their arms and legs, if you use your whole body. It depends on the person playing. If that person is playing with one arm, then that whole arm gets a workout. If you're using your whole body, it counts as a cardio workout that will get you to move your arms, hips, shoulders, etc. . Everyone has to use the Wii remote with the sensor to attempt to mimic the on-screen movements.

So remember! Play Wii, but don't get crazy. .

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