I'll admit it - I was biased against Wii Fit. Since I got my Wii system a little over a year ago, I'd been hearing from everyone about how great the Wii Fit program was, but with one negative comment - it didn't provide workouts, just a bunch of activities you could do as often as you wished.
As someone who enjoys a good, structured workout, Wii Fit didn't seem like the right game for me. Then EA Sports Active was released, and I bought it for myself for Christmas. I started a 30-day challenge on December 27th. At first, it was tough. For the first two days, I couldn't walk up and down stairs without a good deal of pain, and I had started on the lowest intensity setting! After those initial days, however, I grew accustomed to the workouts and exercises, and I'm breezing through them now.
What I love about EA Active Sports is that it provides a workout for me, a list of usually 15 exercises that can take anywhere from 11-19 minutes to complete, and each workout is a little different from the last with some new moves added in each time around. The game comes with a resistance band for awesome strength training, plus it has plenty of cardio activities like running, boxing, tennis, volleyball, baseball, and more.
It stays interesting for me, and I can feel the burn as I'm working out! Plus, the game has a handy calorie-counter, so I know exactly how much I'm burning!
Then I heard about Wii Fit Plus, and how it is purportedly better than its predecessor. It sounded like fun, plus I'd been wanting that balance board for other games. So my husband bought the game as an early birthday present for me. I have to say it was a wise purchase.
Though Wii Fit Plus lacks the strict routine of EA Sports Active, it is a little more fun. It has a host of activities in different categories including Yoga, Strength Training, Aerobics (for cardio), and balancing games. It focuses a good deal on balance and posture, which is another big difference between the games. Like EA Sports Active, Wii Fit Plus counts your calories for you.
Some have complained about having to "weigh in" every day. You don't HAVE to weigh in by doing the "Body Test," though it's a good idea. The thing about Wii Fit Plus is that it's honest. If your BMI (Body Mass Index, basically your amount of body fat) places you in the obese category, it will tell you. Day after day. The thing is to use that as your motivator! Don't be discouraged by the truth; allow it to inspire you!
So I can't really say one is better than the other. To me, it's a matter of taste. If you love a good, strict workout with moves like bicep curls, lunges and squats, go for EA Sports Active. If you're the type who needs to be "tricked" into working out by doing fun activities or by competition, Wii Fit Plus may suite you better. Me, I'm enjoying both!
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