Hi

I am quite new to the wii fit plus, but loving it.
If I go into my routine, can I increase the nu,ber of repetitions.
Also, could anybody give me an idea of a good routine?
Ta xx

You can't exactly increase the number of repetitions, but you can increase the number of times you do each exercise, thus, in effect increasing the number of repetitions.

In order to give you an idea of a good routine, you need to first tell us what your goal is. Are you looking to tone up, increase your balance, increase your flexibility, what?

The Wii itself will suggest routines, either to a specific goal or random routines. For specific goals, go to the 'Programmes Plus' section (or whatever it is called in English) in the 'My Wii Fit' screen. It suggest programs for well-being, fitness for older people, taking off pounds, and for working on the figure. For the random routines, in the 'My Wii Fit' screen, click on 'My Program' then click on the Wii Board character. Enter the time you want to spend on the routine, and whether you want yoga, gym or yoga and gym, then hit 'Start'. If you don't like that routine, just click 'Return' then click on the board again and you will be offered a different selection.

Thanks for that.

I would like to tone up and lose weight?

Any suggestions?

xx

Aerobic exercises are the best ones for losing weight, in particular, jogging and the free step. Many people hate the free step, and I did at first, as well, but I decided that I needed to work the muscles in the back of my legs, particularly the upper ones, and nothing else was really working. Ten minutes a day of free step, combined with at least twenty minutes jogging, has really helped my leg muscles. They feel very solid and I can walk for ages without them tiring, even up stairs.

For toning up, there is nothing better than the push-ups, jacknife, and the plank, and, of course, the single-arm stand. That last is very difficult to do if you're out of shape, but if you work up to it, it's great for an all-body work out.

If you have problems with your legs, particularly your knees, you might also want to do the Warrior, a yoga exercise. This has helped me to strengthen the muscles that bend the knees.

So, let's see, let's just say you have about 45 minutes a day, so my suggestion is:

For a warm-up:

Rhythm Parade - Beginner's level - 3 minutes

or

Rhythm Kung Fu - 2 minutes

Gym:

10 times Push-Ups and Side Plank - 3 minutes
20 times Jackknife - 3 minutes
60 second Plank - 1 minute
6 times per arm Sing-Arm Stand - 2 minutes

Yoga:

The Warrior - 2 minutes

Aerobic:

Jogging - 20 minutes
Free Step - 10 minutes


Balance Test:

Ski Jump - 1 minute

The Ski Jump balance test is a good one for seeing how much strength and control your leg muscles have. It's a hard game if you're out of shape, but much easier as your muscles get stronger.

Obviously, if you have more time, you can add more reps, longer jogs, or other exercises. If you have less, then take time off of the jogging.