Nintendo Wii or something else to blow my money on?

So I tried posting this in the fitness forums, but no one seemed to want to give any input :(

I have been debated splurging w/ my money on something that I don't need.  And I have been seriously debating getting a Wii w/ wii fit or a ds, because I like the little handheld puzzle games and super mario of course.

So my question is, is the wii fit worth it?  I mean I have a fairly active lifestyle and I used exercise for an hour or so mon-fri.  But my back is messed up right now, so I can't run and was curious if the wii with the wii fit would be a worth while investment?

I mean is it fun?  Do you actually get a decent exercise from it?

I don't know wii w/ wii fit or nintendo ds... or other suggestions, being bedridden lately makes me want to blow money on something that would otherwise be considered pointless...

I have friends that have wii and wii fit. Its a blast. It gets you off the couch and a little competitive. I want one for myself. My husband and I are very competitive so I think that it will be fun. I believe that it makes a whole profile for you on the wii fit and lets you know how you are doing.  On the other hand I love my DS and I doubt that I will ever part from it. I don't know if wii is a worth while investment for exercise but its good entertainment.

wii fit doooom!

That's crazy Lorik.  Sudden Adult Death Syndrome?  Crazy...

I love my wii fit.  It is fun but does not travel well.  I guess it depends on what you are really looking for.  Do you want to have a game everywhere you go?  Do you need a time waster?  Or do you want the ability to get in some light excercise while your back recoups?

I love both the ds and the wii fit but I think I like the wii fit more.  However, it is limited.  There are very few games that use the balance board.

 

Scratch the wii and the dsi, I found something else to blow some money on...  Got some new toys for the laptop and I think I am going to invest in a memory foam mattress, some memory foam pillows and some new bedding, for me back :0

I have had my Wii Fit now for three weeks and I love it. I am on it every day. It delivers an OK workout. The thing is, it is so much fun that I find myself on the thing for an hour or more. If you get the Wii with Wii Sports included, those games are fun and good lite workout, too. I'm hooked on tennis, especially right after dinner. 

I know someone who has to use the balance games whenever she goes to physical therapy for arthritis treatments. I thought that was pretty interesting...and another good reason to get a Wii

I play dance dance on my 360, but I shut the blinds when I do it.   o_x;;

I just got the ae active for the wii.  Some of the exercises use the balance board.  There is also a leg strap for the nunchuk and a resistance band.  Love it!!  It incorporates Bob Greene's 30 day challenge.  I have been sore in different places since I got it last Friday.  It has boxing including kicks, running, tennis, dancing, baseball, and lots more.  Highly recommend it instead of or with the fit.  So much fun!  

I just bought that, too. So far so good. I'm sore in all the right places and feel like I've gotten some good solid exercise in after using it (bought it Sunday at Costco).

Original Post by frokusblakah:

I play dance dance on my 360, but I shut the blinds when I do it.   o_x;;

Lmao Too funny. I do that too when I play ddr! lol

My mom just bought a wii fit but, in her shape -and not really wanting workout- it was too much like exercise and not much fun. She gave me her fit after a week and my family has really enjoyed it. The kidos and I run races and have been doing yoga and strength training mostly.  I'm in fairly ok shape and it it's funny how when I started shifting my weight forward to become more balanced, it kicked my *SS!  My calves (which were pretty defined to start with) ended up feeling like they were 20 lb heavier *each*  than when I went bed!

 

I love my wiifit.  I wouldn't say it give me a great workout but I do get a descent cardio and balance out of it.  Plus it is fun.  My sister loved the dancing games.

Original Post by frokusblakah:

I play dance dance on my 360, but I shut the blinds when I do it.   o_x;;

Lol my friend has ddr an my husband was soooo funny on it. We started callen him spirit fingers....lmao... I also have a wii fit an I love it! Some say the workout isn't so great but its really how hard you work and what you make of it.....

We bought one back when everyone had to have one... and ours, like everyone else's that I know who has one, is gathering dust.  It was fun for the first month or two, maybe, but then you lose interest.  It just doesn't have enough variety... it's very limited.