Book description
Have fun while getting fit!
Here's how to get the most from your Wii Fitness system
It's a perfect fit — Wii gaming fun designed to improve your overall health and fitness! The advice of these two personal trainers makes it even better. You'll learn to use Wii Fit Plus, EA Sports Active: Personal Trainer, and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010. Find out how to create your own individualized workout and watch yourself improve!
What's all this stuff? — set up Wii Fit Plus, EA Sports Active: Personal Trainer, and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010
The right way — learn the safest and most effective way to perform dozens of exercises
Spice it up — explore different types of exercises to keep your routine fresh
Take a deep breath — improve health benefits by learning optimal breathing techniques
Have a heart — strengthen your heart and lungs while enjoying the challenge of sports
A delicate balance — identify routines that improve your balance while strengthening different muscle groups
All season sports — experience volleyball, baseball, boxing, tennis, inline skating, and basketball right in your living room
Keep it interesting — vary your workout by moving among the featured games
Open the book and find:
Ways to vary your routine
How to set up your Fitness Profile
Tips for staying motivated
The power of yoga and strength training
What to consider when setting fitness goals
Warm-up and cool-down routines
How to build your own workout
Ten cool Wii Fitness accessories
Ten other Wii Fitness games to expand your virtual gym
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Authors' Acknowledgments
- Publisher's Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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I. Wii Fit Plus
- 1. Getting Started
- 2. Understanding Your Baseline
- 3. Getting Fit with Yoga and Strength Training
- 4. Working Out with My Wii Fit Plus
- 5. Breaking a Sweat with Aerobics
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6. Training Plus and Balance Games
- 6.1. Starting Training Plus and Balance Games
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6.2. Exploring Training Plus
- 6.2.1. Perfect 10
- 6.2.2. Island Cycling
- 6.2.3. Rhythm Kung Fu
- 6.2.4. Driving Range
- 6.2.5. Segway Circuit
- 6.2.6. Bird's-Eye Bull's Eye
- 6.2.7. Snowball Fight
- 6.2.8. Obstacle Course
- 6.2.9. Tilt City
- 6.2.10. Rhythm Parade
- 6.2.11. Big Top Juggling
- 6.2.12. Skateboard Arena
- 6.2.13. Table Tilt Plus
- 6.2.14. Balance Bubble Plus
- 6.2.15. Basic Run Plus
- 6.3. Improving Your Balance with Games
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II. EA Sports Active: Personal Trainer
- 7. Getting Started
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8. Performing the Exercises
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8.1. Working Your Upper Body
- 8.1.1. Alternating Bicep Curls
- 8.1.2. Alternating Cross Knee Punches
- 8.1.3. Alternating Shoulder Presses
- 8.1.4. Alternating Triceps Kickbacks
- 8.1.5. Bent Over Rows
- 8.1.6. Bent Over Rows with Triceps Kickbacks
- 8.1.7. Bicep Curl with Shoulder Press
- 8.1.8. Bicep Curls with Upright Rows
- 8.1.9. Front Shoulder Raises
- 8.1.10. Lateral Shoulder Raises
- 8.1.11. Upright Rows
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8.2. Working Your Lower Body
- 8.2.1. Alternating High Knee Reverse Lunges
- 8.2.2. Alternating Lunges
- 8.2.3. Alternating Side Lunges
- 8.2.4. Alternating Side Lunges with Toe Touches
- 8.2.5. Alternating Standing Knee Crunches
- 8.2.6. Jump Lunges
- 8.2.7. Jump Squats
- 8.2.8. Side To Side Jumps
- 8.2.9. Squat & Hold
- 8.2.10. Squats
- 8.2.11. Squats with Calf Raises
- 8.2.12. Standing Twists
- 8.3. Increasing Your Heart Rate with Cardio
- 8.4. Having Fun with Sports
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8.1. Working Your Upper Body
- 9. Getting Active with the Routines
- III. Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010
- IV. The Part of Tens
Product information
- Title: Wii™ Fitness for Dummies®
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2010
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9780470521588
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