38supPat Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Lots of balance, co-ordination activities, center of gravity, and steadiness tests. Gonna try it with dryfire and see what happens with balance and COG, should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 That was my thought as well. So much of shooting is balance and stability that it can't hurt. Once I find one...that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Just did about a hour on the Wii fit. Mostly Yoga, but some aerobics as well. Finished up with some basic dryfire on the Yoga training. The deep breathing exercise has a pretty sensitive setting for the balance pad, so any movement shows up. I hit 74% dryfiring and 88% just deep breathing. There is some front to back motion as the gun goes out, but I suppose this is to be expected, but I think I created a new exercise, I'll call it "gun yoga"...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Pat, I picked up one of these the morning it came out, and have been exceptionally impressed! Balance does play a significant role in our sport, and I feel that the Wii Fit is just the thing to train me back into balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) I got one for my wife, now it looks like I may have to look at it myself. If I can get her off it that is. After watching her it looks promising as a tool to fine tune a few things, balance and cardio bieng two big ones. Also liked the way it keeps track of specifics about each user, like weight etc. Now if Wii would only come out with an IPSC game that included standards and classifier courses------- Edited June 3, 2008 by mpeltier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary1911A1 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I got one for my wife, now it looks like I may have to look at it myself. If I can get her off it that is. After watching her it looks promising as a tool to fine tune a few things, balance and cardio bieng two big ones. Also liked the way it keeps track of specifics about each user, like weight etc. Now if Wii would only come out with an IPSC game that included standards and classifier courses------- I would be so there if they did!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgunz11 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Here's a video clip to show you how much promise the Wii Fit has to offer. It makes me want one too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUGOTSIG Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I got mine 2 weeks ago and have set the family up and done some yoga. Sounds like a great dryfire aid. Now I need to figure out how to run the balance game on the wii fit in conjuntion with Ghost Squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) Is this for real ? I thought you guys were just joking at first. Try and convince me how a VIDEO GAME is gonna improve your shooting skills. Sounds to me like another version of 'Get off yer but and go practice'. Edited June 11, 2008 by CHRIS KEEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 You're right, absolutely no value whatsoever...do not buy one!!! Meanwhile those of us with them will be getting in shape and practicing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Meanwhile those of us with them will be getting in shape and practicing.... If you say so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 If you say so.... wink.gif My thoughts exactly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Conley Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) I think if it get folks up off the couch to do anything it's a good thing. I'll stick with my pull up bar, slosh pipe and weights. I just can't see where you get the cardio that is needed. This is coming from a guy that has never tried one. Chris C. Edited June 15, 2008 by Chris Conley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 All that I can say, is those with them will know what the benifits are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I guess it does take alot of the stress of gaming off of your thumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Think also about the DSLite from Nintendo. I bought one with the sight training program. Simple exercices to enhance your vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisStock Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 After having run through the gamut of exercises on Wii Fit over the last 10 days, I am SORE. I hike approximately 25-30 miles/week under a 30 lb. pack, so am in relatively ok shape. No sprinter here, but I can do 15-20 miles in the hills and backwoods and through the swamps all day long. If you think pushups, leg lifts, and crunches do nothing for a body, I beg to differ. I ache. It was also interesting to see a graphic representation of my natural state of what I thought was a balanced stance was awful. It is getting better every day and is kind of fun, to boot. If it allows me to have fun while exercising, it's a valid tool. The yoga exercises were very enlightening as well, and I am gaining flexibility in places that hadn't bent in quite awhile. Watching how my center of balance shifts during different movements was enlightening. I detest running...always did, even when under the thumb of Uncle Sam. Running in place is fun on the Wii. I hated pushups, situps, and the gamut of crap exercises I was forced to do. The Wii Fit makes them fun. There are games to "unlock" when you perform well on the base exercises, and I have unlocked most of them this past week. It is a motivator to perform well knowing you'll get another challenge available. It is a valid tool to use, especially if the weather is inclement. I'm liking it, and also enjoy the ability to track my declining weight and BMI graphically every morning when I have my workout. Yes, some of the stuff is pure crap, but a lot of the exercises are things I've been doing for 40 years, but more fun. Give it a look if you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fistol Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Here's a video clip to show you how much promise the Wii Fit has to offer. It makes me want one too!!! But when i see this video clip, it makes me think twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I am gonna just keep watching that video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbine Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I am gonna just keep watching that video Funny +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolduckboy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 try doing the hula hoop activity while trying to practice your reloads. It is going to be Youtube worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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