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[Magiz]

So I was checking out a Gamespot Article that linked to a more detailed read from 'The Wall Street Journal online'.

A Wii Workout: When Videogames Hurt

The article talks about the aches & pains and in some cases, injuries reported from playing the Wii for too long. We've all heard about people losing grip of the Wiimote and smashing it off or into things.

The article is in no way against the Wii. Though it suggests that some people; just simply aren't as fit or used to this type of gaming/workout, as they thought.

As many of you already know. I did some pretty bad damage to my left shoulder (broke it), a year ago (left handed to boot). Though even I realize, my limitations when playing this system and know when to take a break. Like some of the games suggest.

What are your thoughts on this arcticle and the people's claims? This is a very different gaming experience. Maybe a little too much, for those who are out of shape? Or the perfect mix, to get more people active?<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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[Jerome 143]

Hmm i'll be in a lot of pain after getting my Wii but i still have 3 weeks to prepare.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

[DocHolidazed]

Funny. I think this system would be perfect for getting people in shape. Now gaming has something else in the positive column. Along with improving hand/eye coordination, thought process, problem solving, and dexterity. It will now boast the tools in which to condition and physically enhance ones body. That is, if people don't mame thierselves on the way of course.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">


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[icrash]

Interesting. Cateye had a gadget that hooked up to your bicycle & a trainer for the PS I think. It was for racing type games. The faster you pedalled, the faster the car went. Part of it went under the front tire so that you could steer the car too. All the buttons were on a controller that mounted to the handle bars. Hopefully Wii does better cause the Cateye controller setup never did that well.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

[Dayfish]

It has its positives and negatives. On the positive note, it's going to get more people active and involved in their video games, instead of just sitting in front of the machine, pushing the buttons and vegging out. It'll help people excercise when they're on a time contstraint, or in one case that I've heard...if they're too obese and embarrassed to physically go out and get themselves to a gym or to go running outside. A prime example of this is the story of a girl who lost 80 pounds over time, just by playing DDR. She was too embarrassed to leave her house, so she just hooked up her PS2 and played in the privacy of her own home.

On the negative side, if people have injuries (such as bad arthritis, or recent surgery or anything that might be a contraindiction for the games), this will limit what people can play, at least with the wii-mote.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">


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[TheMFShadow]

I was playing on my roommate's Wii, with the Wii sports....and we were getting into it. Needless to say afterwards we were tired and worn out.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">


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[PacNW_CE]

On your lunch hour, walk around town. Look at the people on the street. Look at people eating their lunches. If you have cankles, you have problems.

If the Wii can help some of those people lose even 5% of their body mass, it's helping more than it's hurting.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">


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[fu_schnickens]

Americans (as a general statement) are lazy enough as it is - let's not start calling gaming on a console exercise... at least until Richard Simmons signs on to help produce "Sweatin to the Wii"

[seductivpancake]

It's exercise. I feel the burn when I play my wii. I'm burning, im hot. Two hundred degrees,That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit.

But yes this can be an alternative to exercise for lazy kids. I can imagine a news show telling us how studies have shown the wii being used as a method of exercise.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

[Spanishdan]

If you're gonna exercise, then do it the right way before you hurt yourself. Next thing you're gonna hear of people that thought they were gettin a work out and are starting to wonder why their rotator cuff is all messed up.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">




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