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December 2nd, 2008
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Man, are my legs killing me. I can barely walk down the stairs while carrying an almost 15 pound baby. What in the world could have made me so sore? I haven't been to the gym or done any exercise videos. But I have not been this sore since I can't remember when.

Then it hits me. We bought a Wii over the weekend. Determined to use the purchase for good, I've been making sure to move as much as possible while playing games. The "purpose" was to get us off the couch and get some "exercise". I just never thought it would work this well.

So far, my favorite game is bowling. I'm not a good bowler in real life, and I'm not a great virtual bowler either. But it's still fun (and somehow I still manage to throw gutter bowls?). My own mother who has never played a video game in her life totally kicks my tail in Wii bowling, too.

I've turned it into a workout by doing lunges on alternating sides each time I send the bowling ball down the lane. After a few games, I'm actually getting kind of sweaty and breathless. My video games are actually good exercise. How about that!

The other game I'm enjoying is baseball and I'm using my at bat time to do squats. I seriously haven't done this many squats in one day ever. No wonder I can barely walk down the stairs.

The one and only problem (other than post-Wii soreness) that I've encountered is the classic post-exercise low blood sugars that creep up on me after a good round of games. That in itself tells me its a good workout. You should try it!



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I've been thinking about getting a Wii system. I thought it would be pretty good exercise. It's good to know that it just may work.


How much room do you need for the Wii system to be effective. I have my video equip and etc in a room that is not very large.


I have Perphial neuropathy and charcot foot on both feet. It is unbelievably painful and I wear leg braces to take the pressure points off my feet. They help quite a bit but I wear them most of the time. The neuropathy is in both legs and also pains me. I take meds for it but it still throbs and hurts. Prescription shoes also help. Take care.m


I have Perphial neuropathy and charcot foot on both feet. It is unbelievably painful and I wear leg braces to take the pressure points off my feet. They help quite a bit but I wear them most of the time. The neuropathy is in both legs and also pains me. I take meds for it but it still throbs and hurts. Prescription shoes also help. Take care.m


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