Thanks to the Wii Balance Board and motion-sensing power of Wii, Wii Fit Plus makes it fun to experience exercise at home. As well as a huge variety of exercises, players can enjoy active gaming via 15 Training Plus games designed to offer a fun home workout for both mind and body. From taking part in a snowball fight to hitting the driving range, keep fit has never been so entertaining! Exercise routines built around you

Several studies have been carried out to determine the effects of programs utilizing the Nintendo Wii console and balance board on balance control and functional performance in independently functioning older adults. In a meta-analysis, seven studies were examined, four comparing Wii exercise with no exercise, and three comparing with other exercise programs. It was found that results with the Wii were better than no exercise, and comparable with other programs in improving balance control. However, the analysis concluded that "definitive recommendations as to optimal treatment protocols and the potential of such an intervention as a safe and effective home-based treatment cannot be made at this point". [15] Reception [ edit ] Whitehead, Thomas (January 10, 2012). "Wii Balance Board Enters Record Books". NintendoLife . Retrieved July 12, 2013. Inside each of these compartments is a small red SYNC button – push and release this button on the Wii Balance Board once and also push the button on the Wii console once. You’ll see the light on the Power Button of the Wii Balance Board flash. Once the light has finished flashing and remains lit the synchronisation is complete and you’re ready to go. Use the power of Wii in conjunction with the Wii Balance Board as you enjoy a home workout with a difference. Wii Fit Plus from Nintendo offers a new way to become more aware of your physical condition as you exercise at home and enjoy over 60 different activities and a host of exercise routines from the comfort of your living room. Due to the similarities between the two products, the Wii Balance Board has been compared to the Joyboard, a peripheral released for the Atari VCS in 1982 by Amiga Corporation. [6] The technology in the Joyboard was less advanced than that in the Wii Balance Board, with four directional switches instead of pressure sensors. [6]a b Bogost, Ian (2007-07-15). "The Prehistory of Wii Fit". Water Cooler Games. Archived from the original on 2007-08-06 . Retrieved 2007-07-18. E3 2007: Nintendo Developer Roundtable". IGN. 2007-07-12 . Retrieved 2007-07-13. I think there are a variety of different possibilities. Probably the simplest and most straightforward would be a snowboarding game.

Bandai Namco makes an excellent decision - Family Ski supports Wii Fit board". GoNintendo. 2007-11-16 . Retrieved 2007-11-15. Take your fitness training to a new level or jump into the Wii Fit experience for the first time with Wii Fit Plus and the Wii Balance Board. Expanding on the experience of the original, Wii Fit Plus includes all the features of the multi-million selling fitness game Wii Fit, but adds in new ways to exercise at home, have fun and become more health conscious. So step on the Wii Balance Board and continue your journey along the path to a healthier lifestyle!Before you start using your Wii Balance Board, you'll have to synchronise it with (or in other words, “connect to”) your Wii console. Wii Fit is the first game to have made use of the Wii Balance Board. Shortly after Wii Fit 's release, Shigeru Miyamoto noted the potential for other uses, stating that "probably the simplest and most straightforward [idea] would be a snowboarding game". [9] Miyamoto has also stated that Nintendo received "many inquiries" from third parties following the announcement of Wii Fit and the Wii Balance Board, [10] as well as receiving interest from the physical fitness industry. [10] The shape of the balance board was initially a square, but it was decided that it was too hard to use for the exercises.

Wii Fit offers a body test every day. In this test, you use the Wii Balance Board accessory to measure your center of balance, Body Mass Index (BMI), and body control. Based on these results, you can also determine your Wii Fit Age. Much like Brain Age, you can chart your daily progress and compare it against previous results, as well as other friends and family who play Wii Fit. All About Balance Game Informer, Interview with Shigeru Miyamoto: Different weight limits in different regions for Wii Balance BoardTo do this simply insert the Wii Fit Plus disc and start the game. After the title screen has displayed, open the battery compartment on the underside of the Wii Balance Board as well as the SD Card slot cover on the front of the Wii console. Clark, Ross A.; Bryant, Adam L.; Pua, Yonghao; McCrory, Paul; Bennell, Kim; Hunt, Michael (2010). "Validity and reliability of the Nintendo Wii Balance Board for assessment of standing balance". Gait & Posture. 31 (3): 307–310. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.11.012. ISSN 0966-6362. PMID 20005112. S2CID 7785113. Stay fit with Wii Balance Board". Console Watcher. 2007-11-12. Archived from the original on 2008-03-21. Shigeru Miyamoto (Interviewed) (July 12, 2007). E3 2007: Shigeru Miyamoto Video Interview. IGN. Archived from the original on August 16, 2007 . Retrieved 2007-07-13.