After exploring the game a little last night I found there is no weigh-in aspect, so before I started I used the Wii Fit Channel to do a weigh in. Starting weight: 141 lbs. BMI: 23.4. Now in active I set up my fitness profile, and chose an avatar with curly hair and a spunky little purple and gray outfit. I picked the male trainer and set my intensity level at medium. A word of caution - make sure you choose your intensity level wisely. I was happy with medium, but it was definitely a challenge! Don't be afraid to pick light intensity to start out.
Much to my dismay, the workout started with my nemisis: running. It definitely got my heart rate up and the sweat pouring. I did a variety of activities on and off my Wii Fit board, including bicep curls, inline skating, kick boxing, lunges and squats. At the end of my 23 minutes I was breathing hard and sweating a ton! I burned about 130 calories as well!
My qualms so far:
- The resistance band isn't very...resistant. I think it would be good for beginners, but since I did at one time work out regularly (granted a few months ago), it was not enough for me. I have my own stronger ones at home that I think I'll use next time.
- No stretching. There was a "cool down" at the end, which was two laps of running and 5 seconds of walking. Definitely take a few minutes to stretch your arms and legs after, or the burn will be worse tomorrow!
Okay, from now on it won't be so much game review and just my progress. I've decided to keep a little notebook with me to track additional physical activities and my food/water intake. I don't eat horribly, but I could definitely use some work.
Are you doing the Challenge too? Leave me a comment so I can follow you as well!
1 comment:
You are an eager exerciser! I went out and bought a pro resistance band, but the handles get in the way of the Wiimote and nunchuk.
The hardest part so far is changing my awful diet.
Keep up the good work!
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