We never thought the day would come that video games would really be a productive activity. Well, thanks to the Wii, that day has now come. The balance board for the Nintendo Wii Fit is a fantastic option for those who like gaming but also want to get in shape.

The balance board, which accompanies the Wii Fit game, is quite a useful peripheral. It keeps track of your progress when playing the game. It can also tell if your cheating by recognizing the sensitivity of your motions. The board really assesses your BMI (Body Mass Index) and will place you into one of four weight categories (ranging from healthy to obese).

The objective of Wii Fit is to reduce BMI, over a period of time, through playing fitness games designed for this purpose. While you won’t lose a bunch of weight, it will result in better balance and posture. There are a lot of Yoga type exercises in this game and it will certainly appeal to the female demographic as well as the health-conscious males out there. You’ll even burn a few calories to help you feel fit.

The balance board is not just for the Wii Fit game, it can be played with a handful of existing games (and future titles as well). The existing roster of balance board games are:

* All Star Cheer Squad
* The Incredible Maze
* Jillian Michael’s Fitness Ultimatum
* Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip
* Tetris Party
* We Ski
* Wii Fit
* Wii Music.

Future titles include (but are not limited to):

* Yoga Wii
* Hula Wii
* Babysitting Party
* Skate It
* Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party

As you can see, there are many other games– besides Wii Fit– that you can play with the Balance Board. It is a fantastic peripheral that will only improve your Wii games and it can be utilized in a variety of ways. You no longer have any more excuses for not being fit anymore. The balance board has endless possibilities and will keep you physically active in a fun way. That’s the best of both worlds, who can question for more?

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