Nintendo Personal Trainer: Walking
Next in line in the Personal Trainer Series is the new Personal Trainer: Walking
My primary source of fitness is the Wii, it’s kind of what I’m known for. When I was given Personal Trainer: Walking to test out, my first thought was “You mean, I have to WALK?”
Then I was talking to a friend about it and he pointed out that I don’t necessarily have to start power-walking around my neighborhood. He just suggested I put it on to see what I actually accomplish in a day. Accomplish in a day…hmmm…I know I go from my bed to the couch. Then my couch to the kitchen to cook for the family and back to the couch to blog. I get up to get on the Wii Fit and honestly, that’s where my personal fitness comes from so what walking do I actually do?
Well, it was time for me to find out. Personal Trainer: Walking is actually a pretty handy little tool! For starters, you can actually import your Mii from your Wii console or create a brand new one using the software that comes with the game. I like seeing my little Mii on my DS screen! She and I have been through a lot over the past year (almost 70 pounds now!) and it’s neat to be able to carry her around with me wherever I go.
There’s a “Walk the World” feature that lets you draw pictures on the Earth using the total number of steps you take, and in you have wireless internet access you can see a display of the total steps taken by people everywhere around the world and watch people take a virtual “Space Walk” to other planets.
Another cool thing I’ve noticed is that since it’s started tracking how many steps I take, it motivates me to take more steps than I usually would. I like to push myself to be the best at whatever I do, so I’m continually trying to “one up” myself and get more steps than the day before.
You’d really be surprised to see how much you can accomplish in one day and tracking your daily steps and storing the information in your DS (for up to 5 years!) will really motivate you to stay on track and be more conscious of your movements. Instead of taking the elevator today at a doctor’s appointment, I actually opted for the stairs just to get more steps in my day!
This is a cool fitness tool you can use to improve your life (and the lives of up to 4 players per game!) while having a great time in and out of the house. Personal Trainer: Walking retails for $49.99 and is sold online and at most major retailers. For more details, visit www.personaltrainerwalking.com or follow them on Twitter @NintendoWalking.
13 Comments »
RSS feed for comments on this post | TrackBack URL | Create your avatar
What a cool idea! Thanks for the great review.
Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit’s Thoughts’s last blog post..GORGEOUS Boutique Dresses for Girls Giveaway!
how cool.
staciesmadness’s last blog post..Totally ticks me off Tuesday
Oh you luck duck! I don’t have a DS yet, but yep the Wii fit has been one of my main sources of exercise.
MommaYoung’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday
Great review! You have convinced me of the benefits of this gadget. I would get one for myself within the day. Thanks!
Wow that is cool! I can not believe that Nintendo is coming out with so many fitness programs. I used to own a pedometer (until it broke)but I noticed I would always walk more when I had it on to see how many steps I could get each day. Maybe I can get a Nintendo DS and Personal Training: Walking for my birthday…I have some convincing to do
Heidi L’s last blog post..What is Vlogging?
I am intrigued by these ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter
xxxoooxxx
[rq=5060,0,blog][/rq]APRIL DHS REPORT WARNED AGAINST EXTREMIST RIGHTWING VIOLENCE
Hi there,
Just to let you now, I left an award for you on my blog today.
Hope you can pass it on:)
Victoria
http://www.bikudesigns.blogspot.com
Victoria´s last blog ..One Lovely Blog Award
I wish i could get a game system, You all make is sound so wonderful
Ghosting Miranda´s last blog ..On Trial and Under Wraps, a Burmese Icon Tends a Flickering Flame
That looks pretty cool. My daughter has a Nintendo DS but she never uses it. Maybe I should get that game and steal her DS! She’ll never notice.
Cascia @ Healthy Moms´s last blog ..Make Time for YOU!
That would be so much fun! I’m always wondering how much I walk every day even if it isn’t a “real” walk. But it would be fun to know how far those walks with the kidioes actually are – a lot more than one would think I’m sure. Not to mention shopping trips.
Earth Friendly Goodies´s last blog ..Zen Beautiful Fair Trade Organic Yoga Clothes
[...] to spend time reviewing it for you here…there are several awesome reviews you can read at Momspective, Real Life Blog, and at The Dad’s Center. I’m here today to talk to you about the [...]
Thank you for great post!
[...] to spend time reviewing it for you here…there are several awesome reviews you can read at Momspective, Real Life Blog, and at The Dad’s Center. I’m here today to talk to you about the [...]