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Wii Fit Plus
I received a Wii Fit Plus for my birthday this month. I've always been curious about this product. Can this toy really help me reach my fitness goals? I happy to say that today is my 9th day and I have lost 1.2 pounds. The game starts out with a fitness test. Input your height, date of birth and step on the scale and your BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated. While I don't think this is the best measurement of your overall fitness, there are other challenges thrown your way that test your balance, reaction time and visual acuity. This calculates your fitness age and gives some balance to BMI. There are 15 new games in the Plus edition that really make it fun to play with family and friends. Every game you play earns you fitness coins which are placed in your bank and calculated to show you calories burned after each session. The available categories are Training Plus, Yoga, Strength Training, Aerobics, and Balance Games. The system is very intuitive and your virtual instructor does a great job at explaining the moves that are expected. The balance board is very sensitive and measures the slightest movements which give the instructor feedback on how you are performing. The instructor will then give you advice to help you improve. Do well and you will be given more challenging games. Few games will give you the kind of cardio workout you can get by running or doing strength training in the gym. What works is that your progress is charted and the games are fun enough to keep you coming back. I find myself making healthier choices when I eat because I don't want to get on the board and see the scale rise towards obese. I also enjoy watching my avatar keep getting thinner! We'll see if this helps really helps me reach my goal to lose 12lbs in 3 months!
Today is a good day for a workout
Last night's dinner at Baby Blue's BBQ is weighing heavy on my energy level for today!
Have you seen the new Nutrition Coach program on PowerBar.com?
The program allows you to learn all about Sports Nutrition by reviewing their comprehensive Training Guide. You can then test your knowledge by taking their online quiz. Pass the quiz with 80% or better and you can earn a completion certificate and a Nutrition Pro Badge like I did.If you are a trainer, educator or coach you'll also find the Presenter's Guide, Sports Nutrition 101 Presentation, and the sport specific Playbooks & Guides useful tools to reinforce your program.You can access the program here: Nutrition Coach You can also view the video and see an example of the Nutrition Pro Badge on my profile.
New Gel Blast Flavors
You must try the two great new flavors of PowerBar Gel Blasts. My personal favorite: Raspberry! These gel filled chews are a great way to get fast fuel before exercis or when you need that extra boost after an hour or more of activity. Strawberry Banana flavor includes 2x caffeine. Gel Blasts come in a re-sealable pouch with about 9 pieces allowing for customized energy when you need it.
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