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Exercise and Fitness

Indpndnt

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25. That's not what we've been talking about.

Reply to emikofierros025 (Reply #24)

Mon Oct 8, 2012, 11:19 AM

Oct 2012

The discussion centered on using the Wii for seniors, the disabled, or the chronically ill. They would not be using the Wii Fit. That's likely beyond their physical capabilities at the moment. I wouldn't put any of them up on that Wii balance board. They wouldn't be stable.

We were discussing the Wii in general, particularly games like bowling or tennis or any other game requiring gentle movements.

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Wii Fitness Program [View all] cbayer Jan 2012 OP

obtained an age of 75!!! seabeyond Jan 2012 #1

They have multiple sections and I liked them all when I tried it yesterday. cbayer Jan 2012 #2

It's a lot of fun. mama Jan 2012 #3

I was so sore after my first day, that I couldn't do any of it yesterday! cbayer Jan 2012 #4

I've been trying to work on balance. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #6

The Wii program is very much focused on balance. cbayer Mar 2012 #7

Got my age down to 69 today! cbayer Jan 2012 #5

I am very interested in this, but I really don't know much about it... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #8

Fist you need a Wii. cbayer Apr 2012 #9

Thanks! How much space do you need? hlthe2b Apr 2012 #10

I live on a boat, so I can assure you that space requirements are very low. cbayer Apr 2012 #11

LOL... My tennis days are probably long since past. hlthe2b Apr 2012 #12

I don't know where you are, but on the west coast there are these computer game stores cbayer Apr 2012 #13

Spam deleted by cbayer (MIR Team) Ayalisse May 2012 #14

Wii and iphone apps rosalgustren May 2012 #15

There are Wii apps for fitness programs? cbayer May 2012 #16

Good topic eninn Aug 2012 #17

hello jony12 Aug 2012 #18

Exercise + Socialization emikofierros025 Oct 2012 #19

And if you're a senior citizen, chronically ill, or disabled? Indpndnt Oct 2012 #20

Re: And if you're a senior citizen, chronically ill, or disabled? emikofierros025 Oct 2012 #22

Maybe where you live. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #23

Pro's and Con's of Wii Fit emikofierros025 Oct 2012 #24

That's not what we've been talking about. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #25

There is no gym where I live, but I do live in a park. cbayer Oct 2012 #21