May 21, 2008
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5.21/2008
Got a phone call from a random number that was ridiculously long. I answered it and it was Beth, calling from Costa Rica. She's doing okay. She called to see how things were going and wish me luck on the MCAT this Friday. Thats nice.
Glad to hear from her. She's a good kid.
Got Wii Fit. It's an interesting game...Well, I guess you can call it a game. Anyway, it basically is all about balancing games and small exercises. It seems like a good buy for those who want to stay active, or those who need a small push to work out.
The main, and obvious, problem I see with Wii Fit is that it is not a replacement for a full-blown gym. It is probably good for weight loss and muscle toning, but not the creation of muscle. It's regimen lacks weight lifting which is a crucial part of bicep and tricep muscle building. Another thing which it lacks is a program for people to follow in order to increase their balance and their general fitness. The game is just a collection of minigames. This is can be a huge turnoff for someone lacking a drive to workout or someone who doesn't have a clue to how to properly workout.
On a final note, Wii Fit seems more interesting than entertaining. In this sense, I can see myself continuing to use it for small exercise, but not because its fun per se, but because I want to keep active.
Nintendo is innovating, but slowly killing the Nintendo gamer in me at the same time.
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