Nintendo Wii Console and Wii Controller, Fitness for Everyone
The Nintendo Wii Game Console is a very popular video game and has been popping up in family rooms, retirement community day rooms and therapy offices since it first appeared to the legions of video game players back in late 2006.
One of the best parts about the Wii Game Console, according to nearly 75 percent of the people questioned about their recent purchase and usage of the Wii Game Console is that the Wii remote controls are very different and more exciting than conventional two-handed remote controls that have long wires which seem to attach someone to the television.
The Wii remote control has proven itself to be a good workout companion for those once known as game couch potato's for the Wii remote needs to be moved around in order to work the avatars or 'people' on the screen.
One example of the wii remote control at work is the bowling game which many elderly people find gives them a great workout without having to leave the house.
Used to be one would simply press a button or slide a small joystick forward and the ball would roll, usually in a predetermined pattern, and an individual would be 'bowling.' However with the Wii Bowling Game, an individual needs to stand up, and actually 'throw' the remote towards the television and release their hold on the button - not throw the Wii remote control at the TV.
A person actually uses the bowling stance, walk and release technique when playing a bowling game on their Wii, only they use the Wii remote or Wiimote in their hand instead of a ball.
Because countless number of people had experience weight loss with the various Wii video games, the Nintendo Company decided to capitalize on this and came up with the Wii Fitness in which some games require a person stand on a 'fitness pad' or strap on something that is similar to a tracking device or hold the Wii remote control such as for a Wii Boxing Game, part of the Wii Sport package.
Individuals receive an excellent cardiovascular workout with the Wii Boxing Game in which a player uses the Wii remote to box the air while the little 'person' on the screen boxes at another little 'person' or a large punching bag. No matter an individual's preference, they will get a great workout with the various games in Wii Fitness.
Physical therapists like the Wii remote controllers because they are easy to handle by patients who have lost their dexterity and range of motion in their hands and arms. It gives their patients something fun to do rather than the repetitive workouts on heavy weight-lifting machinery or resistance band exercises.
The Wii gets patients involved and helps to motivate them to want to work on their recovery through practical activities instead of simple muscle toning.
A Nintendo Wii remote works for everyone because it provides a great workout for both mind and body which can be helpful to the elderly and those needing physical therapy treatments.
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