Study shows that playing Wii Sports using the console's "active" control scheme doesn't seem likely to affect childhood obesity rates (links to external article).

In related news, numerous reports have shown that playing Guitar Hero III doesn't actually make you a better guitar player  :lol:   

Seriously though, I think the article sort of missed the idea that the Wii's control scheme opens up possibilities for creative exercise options (a friend of mine actually straps on 10-pound wrist weights when he plays Wii Boxing, and he swears it really does feel like a real workout).

i disagree with it.

heck the Dance Dance Revolution game helped my cousin lose 20lbs.

I tried it but I apparently am too clumbsy to get up to the high settings.  LOL!

I'm also going to disagree as well. I do a combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercising 5 days a week and whenever I go to my buddy's house we'll play a couple rounds Wii Sports and it always gets my heart pumping.

Although, I have noticed some people play while sitting down and just flick their wrists. While my friend and I try to emulate athletes playing the sport i.e. full deliveries and wind-ups when pitching, "dancing" your feet while playing boxing. Quite frankly, playing these games is a lot more exciting and hilarious when mimicking an athlete then just sitting on your bum, flicking your wrist.

It all depends on how you play it.

Quote from: Mr. Hamrick on December 22, 2007, 09:51:31 AM
i disagree with it.

heck the Dance Dance Revolution game helped my cousin lose 20lbs.

I tried it but I apparently am too clumbsy to get up to the high settings.  LOL!

are you serious?
he lost 20lb?
maybe i should give it a try.

'combat obesity'?  is that what the blob uses?  "nothing can withstand my Combat Obesity!"