Motivation is hard. Exercising is hard. Getting the motivation to exercise is like, exponentially hard. We try all kinds of different things to try to get ourselves to do what we don’t want to do – rewards, punishments, etc. but those rarely work. The only thing we can really do is to get ourselves to […]
There is Always a Way to Squeeze in a Workout
Tonight is a perfect example of a way to game and get stuff done at the same time! I just wanted to show how there is always a way to squeeze in a workout! I have been playing Terraria (on PC) again lately, and am just now getting into Fishing (it’s been out for a […]
Using Pedometers to Increase Physical Activity
Pedometers always seemed like a trendy thing for people to use… they don’t actually do anything, right??? Actually, Pedometers do many things. Pedometers are Motivational Pedometers track how far you walk, so using a pedometer help show you what you need to increase your physical activity. Studies show people are supposed to take 10,000 steps per day, so […]
EA Sports Active 2
EA Sports Active 2. I have a love/hate relationship with this game. It comes with green resistance bands and motion sensors that you strap to your body that tells it if you’re doing the exercises correctly. Plus a heart sensor. If you’re using a Wii, it uses the Wii-mote motion sensors. If you play Xbox360, it uses […]
Wii-Fit U Review for Gamifying Exercise!
I love Wii-Fit U 🙂 Alrighty we are starting with the best. The Wii-Fit U game. Wii-Fit U has it all. It has cardio. It has weights. It has dancing. A Pedometer. Challenges. It even has Yoga. But, most importantly, it has fun! You are greeted with an enthusiastic cartoon board and an interactive trainer. They […]