Which is Better for Home Fitness? Kinect vs. Wii Fit
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Which Gaming System Provides a Better Workout Platform for Your Home?
I'm looking at the Wii Fit and the Microsoft Kinect system for my kids (and myself) to have a fun and effective workout at home. We own a Wii and an Xbox, so the price difference is not that great and I am researching other differences such as effectiveness, ease of use, and availability of workout software. If you have information to share, or if you're looking for the right system for your family as I am, check in here and let us know your thoughts!
Questions: Kinect vs. Wii Fit
Which is better, the Wii Fit or Xbox Kinect? Help me decide!
Why Are You Here?
Which Provides a Better Workout & Why?
If you're making this purchase for fitness, this is very relevant!
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byXbox Kinect
Unanimous says:
I would say the Kinect because it has Biggest Loser Game and truely that is a great workout
Posted January 06, 2012
bechand says:
we have the Xbox Kinect and the playstation version - both are good and I assume that the Wii is similar. I bet they all give the same workout ... you can only do so much on a screen - it is the software that matters. And now, most games come on all systems, so it really wouldn't matter which you buy. My reason for liking Kinect is no controller - uses camera - you do not need to stay on the Wii board etc... i would think it would be easier to use ... but again I do not have a Wii ... and I am sure that most people posting here will have one but not both ... (we do have xbox and playstation versions ... and I would choose xbox over playstation due to that controler thing - the playstation has an external controler as well ...)
Posted January 02, 2012
kwla says:
your pussy is well
Posted November 30, 2011
bkarsono says:
Somewhat tt gives me some sort of motivation to get thru the day. It's just brilliant!!
Posted April 27, 2011
Wii Fit
Baksgdfsbs says:
I'm looking for some information about which is better in the market for homework but personally I think that the wii is better but that's because I only have a wii not on Xbox!!!!=P
Posted February 22, 2012
Anna says:
I've actually started using the EA Active 2 program for the wii. You can use it with or without the wii fit board. It's tough! OK, maybe I'm a wuss, but I'm on the easy level and it's tough! Anyway, I highly recommend it!
Posted April 22, 2011
Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures
The Xbox Kinect has an average of 4.5 stars from a total of almost 700 ratings!
Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures!
Amazon Price: $117.88 (as of 02/23/2012)
from product description: Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary newways - no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kickit. Control an HD movie with a wave of the hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. With Kinect technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine. And the best part is Kinect works with every Xbox 360 right out of the box.
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
Wii Fit Fitness System by Nintendo has an average of 4.5 stars from 1,000 ratings!
Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
Amazon Price: $88.96 (as of 02/23/2012)
from product description: Your life as a couch potato is officially over. Welcome to Wii Fit, an innovative challenge that combines the strategy of video games with the movement of exercise. Simply step onto the included Wii Balance Board and run and jump your way through energizing challenges. With more than 40 activities based on strength training, aerobics, yoga and balance, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Take the fun route to physical fitness with this new, active way to play on your Nintendo Wii.
Xbox Kinect Fitness Games
Wii Fit Fitness Games
Bloggers Discuss Kinect vs. Wii Fit
- Zumba Fitness Rush for Kinect Will Teach You How to Zumba
- My wife, Amanda, recently fell in love with the trend, attending daily classes this summer and helping me with my review of 2011's Zumba title for Wii. I enlisted her again last week to give me a sense of how well Zumba Fitness Rush used the Kinect's ...
- How to Use Sports Video Games for Exercise
- As much as games like Resident Evil can give your thumbs and fingers a workout, you really need an Xbox Kinect, Playstation Move, or Nintendo Wii to get the most out of this popular type of physical activity. Another benefit of sports video games ...
- 'Dance Dance Revolution Classroom Edition' will help 48 kids lose weight at once
- By Sam Byford on February 2, 2012 06:54 am 2Comments Before Wii Fit and Kinect, Konami's Dance Dance Revolution rhythm action series was the best way to keep fit with video games. Not to be outdone by Nintendo and Microsoft, Konami is quite literally ...
- NEW ICM RESEARCH LIFTS THE LID ON GAMING
- Women are as likely as men to play on a console but for women this is driven by the Wii and DS or 3DS, whereas men prefer the Xbox 360, Kinect and PS3. ? Apps are driven by age not gender, being equally popular with younger men and women (23% of men, ...
Any Final Thoughts on Kinect vs. Wii Fit?
Did you learn anything to help you decide on a fitness program?
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bechand
Jan 2, 2012 @ 7:59 am | delete
- you may want to go above and delete the comment in the comment box under Which Provides a Better Workout & Why? - a non squidoo member left a non flattering message there. FYI
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annmurray2
Dec 30, 2011 @ 12:39 am | delete
- Wii Fit for me. :)
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dogface
May 19, 2011 @ 9:59 am | delete
- Wii Fit can be used for some serious training. I have never tried Kinect, but would like to!
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TapIn2U Apr 21, 2011 @ 11:52 am | delete
- Interesting set of choices. I love keeping fit and I do it the good ol' way and that's walking/jogging in the park. I'd love to see how others do using Wii programs and how effective they are. Fantastic lens! Hey, I just published my fourth lens called the 3 Shortcuts to Happiness and would love to know what you think of it. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Blessings! Sundae ;-)
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Apr 21, 2011 @ 6:09 am | delete
- Unfortunately, I cannot help you with your quest for information about the differences in fitness programs between the Kinect and the Wii. I will be curious to see the results. I have lensrolled your page to my two Wii pages and my Kinect page.
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INDEX: Xbox Kinect vs. Wii Fit
Games for Home Fitness
- Why Are You Here?
- Which Provides a Better Workout & Why?
- Pros and Cons of Each Fitness System
- Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures
- Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
- Which System is Easier to Set Up and Use?
- Which Has Better Workout Programs?
- Xbox Kinect Fitness Games
- Wii Fit Fitness Games
- Overall, Which Do You Recommend?
- Please Share Pro Kinect Links & Articles!
- Please Share Pro Wii Fit Links & Articles!
- Bloggers Discuss Kinect vs. Wii Fit
- Any Final Thoughts on Kinect vs. Wii Fit?
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