I’ve used both CD’s and DVD videos for learning new exercises and guiding me through different yoga and meditation routines, and for me, those are just fine as I like my exercise and relaxation to be self-guided.

However, many people like (or need) the constant support and feedback of a class or personal trainer to help keep them going…but personal trainers can run anywhere from $50-$100+ per hour and you often have to go to see them at a gym requiring even more outlay.

Along comes the Wii Fit… the anticipated Wii fitness game/instruction video which looks like it is finally being released.  For many of us who take our exercise and relaxation rather seriously and who have kids at home playing Sonic or Mario on the Wii, the idea of a fitness Wii program just seems too far out there to be true…but according to this preliminary review, it’s the real deal and that has me excited.

Indeed, the Wii Fit program will be pricier than typical games, but it looks like we’ll get the full range of aerobic, fitness, yoga and balance training that makes it even better than a costly personal trainer…albeit without the true personal attention a trainer would pay to you, but after all, it IS the Wii, the coolest, most innovative gaming platform yet created.

So, I’ll be checking my local games store, or wait a minute, will I have to look at my fitness store…or perhaps Yoga shop. 

Now that’s confusing…anyway once I get my Wii Fit and Flex board to give it a kick at the can, rest assured, you’ll be among the first to find out if it really works.

Jeff