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Wii Fit is a video game for Wii. Codenamed Wii Health Pack, it was announced as Wii Fit at Nintendo's E3 press conference on July 11, 2007. Like the rest of the Wii Series, Wii Fit will integrate Miis into its presentation and gameplay. The game is designed to function with the Wii Balance Board peripheral.

Wii Fit was first released in December 1, 2007 in Japan and other regions in April and May 2008.

Gameplay

Wii Fit uses a unique platform peripheral called the Wii Balance Board that can measure a user's body mass index and their center of gravity. The game has about 40 different activities, including yoga poses, press ups, and other exercises. Furthermore, Wii Fit's own channel on the Wii Menu.

There are currently no indications that the game will integrate WiiConnect24 functionality. Although Shigeru Miyamoto did say it could in the future, such as using the service to keep in contact with a doctor to help with rehabilitation, or with a fitness specialist to help with training exercises.

Activities

The activities on the UK version are

800px-WBB 0706 — Wii Balance Board used when playing *Wii Fit*

The exercises are divided into 4 areas

Yoga Poses

- Deep Breathing
- Half-Moon
- Dance
- Cobra
- Bridge
- Spinal Twist
- Shoulder Stand
- Warrior
- Sun Salutation
- Tree
- Downward Facing Dog
- Standing Knee
- Palm Tree
- Chair
- Triangle
Strength Exercises
- Single-Leg Extension
- Sideways Leg Lift
- Arm and Leg Lift
- Single-Arm Stand
- Torso Twists
- Rowing Squat
- Single Leg Twist
- Lunge
- Push-Up and Side Plank
- Jackknife
- Plank and Tricep Extension
- Push-Up Challenge
- Plank Challenge
- Jackknife Challenge
Aerobic
- Basic and Advanced Step
- Hula Hoop
- Super Hula Hoop
- Rhythm Boxing - similar to Basic and Advanced step but using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to throw punches
- Basic Step
- Advanced Step
- Free Step
- Basic Run
- 2-P Run - similar to Basic Run but running with two people
- Free Run
Balance Games
- Soccer Heading, hitting on-coming soccer balls by leaning right and left
- Table Tilt - balancing on wooden tables where balls with the Mii's face will roll on the table, trying to get into the holes
- Ski Jump, whereby the player squats as low as possible, whilst maintaining their balance, and then quickly extends as fast as possible, holding their balance, in order to jump
- Ski Slalom
- Penguin Slide - balance your Mii on a iceberg (Dressed as a penguin) to catch fish
- Balance Bubble - navigate your Mii inside a magic bubble down the river without bursting it on the sides or being stung by bees
- Lotus Focus - where you have to remain motionless while you watch a fire and hear scary events
- Tightrope Tension (US Walk) - you balance on a tightrope, and bending and extending your knees (like Ski Jump) to jump in order to avoid the bear traps

Trivia

Wii Fit is supposedly the first computer game in the history of video games which has to be played barefoot. The reason for this lies in the safe use of the Wii Balance Board. Only the use bare soles of the feet over enough traction without the risk of slipping. Nintendo advertises a barefoot only use for the Board as can be seen in all official promotional videos and ads. While exercise in socks is possible the slipping risk would lead to unwanted legal obligations. Shoes could potentially damage the board. (Source: user manual)

An upgrade is available with the name Wii_Fit_Plus. It contains all mini games and exercises of Wii Fit, plus several significant improvements.

External links

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+{{Game
-'''''Wii Fit''''' (currently known as '''''Wii Fitness''''' in [[Europe]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/e32007/enGB/wii_wiifit.html|title=Nintendo E3 2007 - Wii - Wii Fitness|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> is an upcoming [[video game]] for the [[Wii]] [[video game console]] currently in development by [[Nintendo]]. Codenamed '''''Wii Health Pack''''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/804/804113p1.html|title=E3 2007: Feet-on Wii Fit|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=[[2007-07-12]]|accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> it was announced under its current title at Nintendo's [[E3]] [[press conference]] on [[July 11]] [[2007]], by famed [[video game designer]] [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. At Nintendo's media briefing, it was demonstrated by Shigeru Miyamoto himself, [[Reggie Fils-Aime]], and other participants. Like the rest of the [[Wii Series]], ''Wii Fit'' will integrate [[Mii]]s into its presentation and gameplay.<ref name="e32007"/> The game is designed to function with the [[Wii Balance Board]] peripheral.
+|title = Wii Fit
+|image = [[File:WiiFitLogo-744606.jpg|150px]]
+|developer = [[Nintendo]]
+|publisher = [[Nintendo]]
+|released =
+JP - December 1, 2007
+NA - May 21, 2008
+EU - April 25, 2008
+AUS - May 8, 2008
+|genre = Fitness
+|players = 1-4
+|ratings = [[Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: E - [[Pan-European Gaming Information|PEGI]]: 7+
+|media = 1 [[Wii Optical Disc]]
+|input = [[Wii Remote]], [[Wii Balance Board]]
+|media = 1 [[Wii Optical Disc]]
+|preceded = '''None'''
+|followed = '''[[Wii Fit Plus]] '''
+|id =
+}}
+'''Wii Fit''' is a video game for [[Wii]]. Codenamed '''Wii Health Pack''', it was announced as Wii Fit at Nintendo's E3 press conference on July 11, 2007. Like the rest of the [[Wii Series]], Wii Fit will integrate [[Mii|Miis]] into its presentation and gameplay. The game is designed to function with the [[Wii Balance Board]] peripheral.
+Wii Fit was first released in December 1, 2007 in Japan and other regions in April and May 2008.
-==History==
-''Wii Fit'' was first revealed as ''Wii Health Pack'', by Shigeru Miyamoto, during a conference in mid-September of [[2006]].<ref name="details1">{{cite web | url=http://wii.nintendo.com/iwata_asks_vol4_p1.jsp | title=Part 1 - A Truly Ground-breaking Collection of Games | author=[[Satoru Iwata]] | publisher=[[Nintendo]] | accessdate=2007-02-21}}</ref> Then described as a "way to help get families exercising together",<ref name="details1"/> the game idea had first been included in Miyamoto's original design document for the whole [[Wii Series]], the entirety of which was scribbled down on a single sheet of paper.<ref name="details1"/>
+== Gameplay ==
-As with other games designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, such as ''Nintendogs'' and ''[[Pikmin]]'', the design of ''Wii Fit'' was influenced by the activities in Miyamoto's day to day life.<ref name="roundtable">{{cite web|first=Jeremy|last=Parish|title=Miyamoto Roundtable full transcription|date=[[2007-07-13]]|accessdate=2007-07-14|url=http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8258756&publicUserId=5379721}}</ref> Miyamoto states that he and his family had become more health-conscious, going to the gym and tracking their weight.<ref name="roundtable"/> He found that it had become "fun over time to talk about these things",<ref name="roundtable"/> and as weighing yourself "didn't make much of a game",<ref name="roundtable"/> they decided to build games around the idea to mesh with the concept.<ref name="roundtable"/>
+Wii Fit uses a unique platform peripheral called the [[Wii Balance Board]] that can measure a user's body mass index and their center of gravity. The game has about 40 different activities, including yoga poses, press ups, and other exercises. Furthermore, Wii Fit's own channel on the [[Wii Menu]].
+There are currently no indications that the game will integrate [[WiiConnect24]] functionality. Although [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] did say it could in the future, such as using the service to keep in contact with a doctor to help with rehabilitation, or with a fitness specialist to help with training exercises.
-==Gameplay==
-''Wii Fit'' will use a unique platform peripheral called the [[Wii Balance Board]] that can measure a user's [[body mass index]] and their center of gravity. The game will have about 40 different activities,<ref name="IGNliveblog">{{cite web | title =E3 2007: Nintendo E3 Media Briefing Live Blog | publisher =IGN | date = [[2007-07-11]] | url =http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/803/803335p1.html | accessdate = 2007-07-11}}</ref> including yoga poses, [[Press up|press ups]], and other exercises.<ref name="e32007"/> Furthermore, ''Wii Fit'' will allow its players to compare their fitness by using ''Wii Fit''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s own channel on the [[Wii Menu]].<ref name="E3pressrelease">{{cite web|title=Upcoming Wii game release dates|publisher=GoNintendo|date=[[2007-07-11]]|url=http://gonintendo.com/?p=21101#more-21101|accessdate= 2007-07-11}}</ref>
+'''Activities'''
-At the moment, according to Shigeru Miyamoto when speaking to [[IGN]] during an interview at [[E3]] [[2007]], there are currently no plans to integrate any [[WiiConnect24]] functionality into ''Wii Fit''.<ref name="vid">{{cite video|people= Shigeru Miyamoto (Interviewed)|year=2007|date= July 12|title=E3 2007: Shigeru Miyamoto Video Interview|url=http://uk.media.wii.ign.com/articles/804/804464/vids_1.html|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> He did note, however, that there could be possibilities to take advantage of the WiiConnect24 in the future, such as using the service to keep in contact with a doctor to help with rehabilitation, or with a fitness specialist to help with training exercises.<ref name="vid"/>
+The activities on the UK version are
-===Activities===
+[[Image:800px-WBB_0706.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Wii Balance Board]] used when playing ''Wii Fit'']]
-Currently, only a few of the activities available for exercise in ''Wii Fit'' have been revealed.
-[[Image:WBB_0706.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Wii Balance Board]] used when playing ''Wii Fit'']]
-*Yoga exercises<ref name="e32007">{{cite web | title =WiiFit gonna make you sweat | publisher =Joystiq | date = [[2007-07-11]] | url =http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/wiifit-gonna-make-you-sweat/ | accessdate = 2007-07-11 }}</ref>
-*Press ups<ref name="e32007"/>
-*Step aerobics, including a game in which the player must step on and off the Wii Balance Board in rhythm to the background music<ref name="e32007"/>
-*Hitting on-coming soccer balls by leaning forward<ref name="e32007"/>
-*A ball-rolling mini-game<ref name="e32007"/>
-*Hula hooping<ref name="e32007"/>
-*Ski jumping, whereby the player squats as low as possible, whilst maintaining their balance, and then quickly stands as fast as possible in order to gain a good jump<ref>{{cite web|title=Joystiq toes-on: Wii Fit|publisher=Joystiq|date=[[2007-07-13]]|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/joystiq-toes-on-wii-fit/|accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref>
+'''The exercises are divided into 4 areas'''
-==References==
-{{reflist}}
+* '''Yoga Poses'''
+** Deep Breathing
+** Half-Moon
+** Dance
+** Cobra
+** Bridge
+** Spinal Twist
+** Shoulder Stand
+** Warrior
+** Sun Salutation
+** Tree
+** Downward Facing Dog
+** Standing Knee
+** Palm Tree
+** Chair
+** Triangle
+* '''Strength Exercises'''
+** Single-Leg Extension
+** Sideways Leg Lift
+** Arm and Leg Lift
+** Single-Arm Stand
+** Torso Twists
+** Rowing Squat
+** Single Leg Twist
+** Lunge
+** Push-Up and Side Plank
+** Jackknife
+** Plank and Tricep Extension
+** Push-Up Challenge
+** Plank Challenge
+** Jackknife Challenge
+* '''Aerobic'''
+** Basic and Advanced Step
+** Hula Hoop
+** Super Hula Hoop
+** Rhythm Boxing - similar to Basic and Advanced step but using the [[Wii Remote]] and Nunchuk to throw punches
+** Basic Step
+** Advanced Step
+** Free Step
+** Basic Run
+** 2-P Run - similar to Basic Run but running with two people
+** Free Run
+* '''Balance Games'''
+** Soccer Heading, hitting on-coming soccer balls by leaning right and left
+** Table Tilt - balancing on wooden tables where balls with the Mii's face will roll on the table, trying to get into the holes
+** Ski Jump, whereby the player squats as low as possible, whilst maintaining their balance, and then quickly extends as fast as possible, holding their balance, in order to jump
+** Ski Slalom
+** Penguin Slide - balance your Mii on a iceberg (Dressed as a penguin) to catch fish
+** Balance Bubble - navigate your Mii inside a magic bubble down the river without bursting it on the sides or being stung by bees
+** Lotus Focus - where you have to remain motionless while you watch a fire and hear scary events
+** Tightrope Tension (US Walk) - you balance on a tightrope, and bending and extending your knees (like Ski Jump) to jump in order to avoid the bear traps
+==Trivia==
+Wii Fit is supposedly the first computer game in the history of video games which has to be played barefoot. The reason for this lies in the safe use of the Wii Balance Board. Only the use bare soles of the feet over enough traction without the risk of slipping. Nintendo advertises a barefoot only use for the Board as can be seen in all official promotional videos and ads. While exercise in socks is possible the slipping risk would lead to unwanted legal obligations. Shoes could potentially damage the board. (Source: user manual)
+An upgrade is available with the name [[Wii_Fit_Plus]]. It contains all mini games and exercises of Wii Fit, plus several significant improvements.
 ==External links==
 *[http://e3.nintendo.com/wii_fit.html Nintendo's E3 page for ''Wii Fit'']
+*[http://wiifit.wikia.com/wiki/Wii_Fit_Wiki Wii Fit Wikia]
+{{Wikipedia|Wii Fit}}
+[[Category:Wii games]]
+[[Category:2007 video games]]
+[[Category:Fitness games]]
+[[Category:Nintendo games]]
+[[Category:Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development games]]
+[[Category:Wii Balance Board games]]
+[[Category:2008 video games]]
+[[Category:Wii series]]
+[[Category:Wii]]