Posts tagged weightloss

Science community tackles Wii weight loss claims

by Chris Greenhough (Dec 22nd 2007 5:00PM)

Studies into how effective the Wii is for shedding pounds are not new. Earlier this year, one gamer committed himself to a six-week regime of playing Wii Sports for thirty minutes a day, and came out nine pounds lighter. Not only that, but you should spend a day here at the Wii Fanboy offices -- ...

It's fun to Wii at the YMCA

by John Bardinelli (Apr 11th 2007 11:05AM)

Still trying to find a Wii? Get in touch with your local YMCA. Nintendo recently donated Wii party packs to YMCA chapters around the country for the upcoming Healthy Kids Day. The event celebrates "making fitness fun" and could finally live up to that promise with remote-waggling wackiness. This ...

Wii workouts really do work it out

by Alisha Karabinus (Jan 16th 2007 11:00AM)

Six weeks ago, the big cheese over at WiiNintendo.net decided to embark on an experiment in becoming a smaller cheese via the playing of Wii Sports. No other changes -- no altering his (holiday) diet, no sneaky extra exercise, just his trusty Wiimote and nunchuk, a dream, and a lot of heart. Oh, ...