Wii Exercise Games for the Whole Family

Wii exercise games are designed to engage players and provide them with fun activities that help them burn calories and lose weight. Exercise doesn't have to be boring and you're more likely to stick with a program that you enjoy. With plenty of Wii exercise games to choose from, surely there is one for everybody - men, women and children!

With obesity rates higher than they've ever been, it's now more important then ever that people become active and stay active. The Nintendo Wii can help you do just that.

EA Sports Active: NFL Training Camp

NFL Training Camp is not just for those looking to train like pro football players - but also for anybody looking for a great workout. Players can choose their favorite team, step into the stadium and train alongside their teammates.

Features Include:
70+ drills and challenges designed to help improve strength, agility, reaction skills, power and conditioning.
New challenges can be added with the Wii Balance Board (sold separately).
Players can track their heartrate on-screen and in real-time - this helps users see the improvements they are able to make over time.
The Wii system uses motion sensor straps on the arms and legs in addition to the Wii remote itself to measure movements made - resulting in an entirely free range of motion.


Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board

The Wii Fit Plus bundle includes both the game software and the Wii Balance Board. The game itself contains a number of different exercises for users to perform in order to improve their level of fitness. There are a variety of activities that will keep players interested and having fun. The more fun people are having, the more likely they are to keep working out!

Features Include:
Users input how many minutes of exercise they wish to accomplish and the system will provide a diverse workout that the player can complete in that time frame.
Mix and match both strength and yoga activities during the same exercise session.
Players can see an estimate of how many calories they've burned - although not exact, but still a helpful guideline.


Wii Exercise Games: Just Dance & Just Dance 2

There are now 2 versions of Just Dance and they are both getting rave reviews from game players. Just Dance will help players burn calories and stay active so that they can get into better shape. Weight loss is definitely a possibility with these dance moves.

Just Dance Features Include:
Over 30 licensed tracks including "You Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer and "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry.
Lines will scroll on-screen so players can sing along while they dance - burning even more calories.
Learn real-life dance moves from music spanning several decades.
4-player party mode.


Just Dance 2 Features Include:
More accurate movement recognition of the Wii remote.
Over 44 licensed tracks.
Dance moves designed by real choreographers (just like the original Just Dance).
Up to 8 players can participate.


My Fitness Coach

My Fitness Coach is one of the greatest Wii exercise games because it actually evaluates your current level of fitness in order to help you design your own personal program. The game includes an interactive fitness trainer named Maya, who gives players valuable advice and helps to keep them motivated. 

Features Include:
Personal virtual trainer
Almost 500 exercise moves for strength, cardio, flexibility and more
Personalized goal calendar
Choose your favorite type of workout music
Graphs your progress on a chart to help you see where you've been and how far you've progressed

This is one of the Wii exercise games that will actually encourage and help you to live a healthier lifestyle.
Walk it Out

Walk it Out is one of the Wii fitness games that people of all ages can enjoy. One or two players can join in on the fun in this game using their choice of controller: DanceDanceRevolution Wii Controller, Wii Remote and Nunchuk or Wii Balance Board Controllers. Players will walk their way through an entertaining gameworld filled with fun mini games and lots of music - including 20 licensed tracks.

Features Include:
The more you move, the richer your gameworld becomes
120 songs; 20 hit songs including "Boom Boom Pow" by the Black Eyed Peas and "La La Land" by Demi Lovato
Graphs calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken and more
Compatible with Wii Balance Board
Mini-games include Whack-a-Slack!, Psycolo and Smash n' Run!


Gold's Gym Cardio Workout

This Wii exercise games list could not possibly be complete without mentioning Gold's Gym Cardio Workout. A lot of people struggle with cardiovascular exercise just because they find it to be fairly boring. Running and walking can get pretty old after awhile even if you are able to run outside. Some people just don't enjoy steady running exercise. The goods is that with this game there are various cardio activities that keep players entertained and wanting more. This fitness program will really get you working up a sweat!

Features Include:
One week trial membership to Gold's Gym (the real one!)
Cardio boxing workouts, running and more
Keep a visual guide showing your fitness level, calories burned and more
Difficulty level automatically changes depending upon your current fitness level
Compatible with the Wii Balance Board


EA Sports Active: More Workouts

EA Sports has created a number of Wii exercise games including EA Sports Active, EA Sports Active 2 and EA Sports Active: More Workouts to name a few. The More Workouts version is very moderately priced and has really great user reviews.

Features Include:
35 new exercises and fitness activities
Warm up and cool down exercises for your muscles
6 Week Challenge: Track your progress, check in weekly to track weight, calories burned and the workouts you've completed and compare to earlier weeks
Fitness Book with tips and tricks on exercise and fitness
Extensive multi-player support for those who like to workout with a partner


Zumba Fitness

The Latin moves and music of Zumba Fitness has taken the world by storm and this includes those who have a Nintendo Wii Console. Zumba Fitness is now available as a Wii fitness game that is designed to help players dance themselves into shape. The workouts are exciting and fun and different than anything else you've ever tried. 

Features Include:
Learn a total of 9 different dances including the Salsa, Hip-Hop and Rumba
Over 30 Zumba routines - some being exclusive to this game
Strap Zumba belt to your waist, turn the Wii remote into a motion sensor for your hips
Supports up to 4 players
Various venues to dance in including a skyscraper rooftop and industrial building
Training, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels of play
The dance steps you learn can be used during any dance or Zumba Fitness class

If you've been interested in trying Zumba but you were nervous about attending classes with others, you can now do Zumba Fitness in the comfort of your own home!
Wii 6-in-1 Fitness Pack

This particular pack isn't actually one of the Wii exercise games, but it is a practical fitness pack that includes 6 items that are helpful when performing any of the available workouts.

The pack includes:
Textured socks
2 absorbent wristbands
Wii Fitness Mat
Silicone Gel Sleeve that fits snugly over the Wii board
Fully charged battery pack that is rechargeable and a USB charging cable