Vancouver's Studeo 55 is the latest to see the benefits of Wii Sports in action and they've decided to dedicate some space to the game -- and when we say space here, we mean it. They've set up a console in a 400 square foot theater-style room with a huge projection screen. The upscale gym, which caters to wealthier patrons willing to pay sizable membership fees each month, has been encouraging members to use Wii Sports as a warm-up or cooldown exercise, or as part of a circuit training regimen. Former Olympic swimmer Kim Bey gave the title a try despite some early reservations. "I'm not a video game person ... So at first, it was like, 'I don't get it,'" she said. But after playing with her personal trainer, she started to understand the benefits of a game as part of an exercise regimen.
Not everyone was such an easy sell, however. Video games aren't very popular among most workout aficionados; in fact, owner Nathan Mellalieu reportedly faced a lot of criticism over the decision to include Wii Sports at first. Once patrons can be convinced to give it a try, however, reactions seem to change. Mellalieu cautions those who need to lose a lot of weight against depending solely on their Wiis, however -- a few games of Wii Sports is not enough for an overall lifestyle change, but the title can certainly be a part of that. We can't help but wonder if the addition of Wii Fit will spread the console's reputation as an exercise-helper even further. Maybe we'll start to see Wiis in gyms everywhere!
[Thanks, Alex!]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-19-2007 @ 6:06PM
hvnlysoldr said...
Blame Canada! (It's not even a real country anyway!)
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7-19-2007 @ 6:39PM
Patrick Fisher said...
*shakes fist*
We are so!
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7-19-2007 @ 7:54PM
hvnlysoldr said...
What are you going to duu abuuut it?
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7-20-2007 @ 4:16AM
Charles said...
And why is it a bad thing that it's getting this reputation, might I ask Mr. .... hvnly...soldr?
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7-20-2007 @ 7:16AM
UpIrons said...
Speaking of Wii Fit, you have got to check out this Twisted Trailer from Sarcastic Gamer. It is hilarious...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iYBmAVuBns&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esarcasticgamer%2Ecom%2F
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7-20-2007 @ 8:13AM
Ghen said...
I use Wii Tennis and Boxing as part of my exercise routine. Mainly as a warmup before weight training, or as my full cardio exercise. I do jumping jacks during the pauses like knocking down an opponent.
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