Many of my patients are video gamers and many of their parents are concerned their kids spend too much time gaming. The Wii is a revolutionary new type of gaming system which can include physical activity. I recently got one to evaluate its potential and have found that it can make it fun to work up a sweat, with Wii Sports particularly. Wii Sports is a series of 5 simple yet engaging games that includes training modules. If you're not a natural athlete, you can the learn the skills of the game to improve your play and enjoyment, which may result in more and longer sessions.
Parents need to know that in order to ensure that they're kids are getting a benefit from the Wii they need to supervise them. For maximum benefit the players should move around with their bodies like they're actually participating in the sport. The games can be played mainly with the wrist which defeats much of the workout potential of the system. That being said, Wii Sports can be a good compromise particularly when the outdoors is not inviting for a youngster( see earlier post on jogging indoors v outdoors.) Here's a NY times article about a new accessory for the Wii that may help parents get into the game as well. I'll let you know more about as soon as I've had time to evaluate it. It certainly looks promising for adults,I don't know about kids.
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