Does Wii Fit U need the balance board?
Wii Fit U utilizes both the Wii Balance Board and the Wii U GamePad in gameplay, and is bundled with the newly introduced Fit Meter, an activity meter accessory. It was released in Japan on October 31, 2013, followed by North America and Europe one day later. If you’re not motivated enough to attend a spinning class, go jogging or go to the gym, then purchasing a Wii Fit may be a good idea. It’s much better to do some exercise, rather than none. But don’t get the impression that the Wii fit can substitute real exercise.Also if you need a Nintendo Wii Game Console, you can get one here. The Wii fit board is NOT required. It simply uses the standard game controllers to tell if you’re doing the moves correctly.A previous study found that exercises with the Nintendo Wii FitTM improved muscle strength and the speed of the cognitive timed up and go test18), because Nintendo Wii FitTM training involves considerable single-limb balance requirements and body-weight resistance workouts that intuitively produce these results.A: The Wii Fit Plus has many added exercises and events to participate in. The Wii Fit Plus is MUCH better.
Can you use a balance board with a Wii U?
Balance board works on the WiiU version! I got a used one for 15 dollars at gamespot last year. Amazon has a sale for the whole package too right now if you want balance board with game and a fit meter. With all but a few exceptions, which utilize variations on a standard Wii Remote configuration, all activities utilize the Wii Balance Board (not included, but available with the Wii Fit Plus Balance Board Bundle), either alone or configured with either a Wii Remote alone or the Wii Remote and nunchuck.
Does Wii Fit count as exercise?
Some nursing homes use Wii Fit as a way to engage in gentle exercise. The system is used to give the residents a yoga workout along with flexibility and balance exercises. The game allows those who are unable to perform rigorous daily exercise to increase their heart rate and improve their overall health. The Body Test in Wii Fit is a short and simple set of activities used to gauge the player’s body’s performance. After choosing a Mii™ – a virtual caricature unique to Wii – to represent that player, the player uses the Wii Balance Board to measure their center of balance, Body Mass Index (BMI), and body control.Wii can provide some fitness benefits and help with weight management, but the key comes down to simulating the movements used in the actual sports, says Porcari. If you want to get as good a workout as you can with Wii Sports, you really need to mimic the real move- ments as closely as possible.