Everyone is raving about the new fitness video game. I do not even have to mention the name of it. It is a current craze and it’s meant to increase physical activity in children. However, what surprised many people is that children are not the only ones interested in this game. Many adults have turned towards this alternative form of exercise. But the question still remains, can this game replace going to the gym?

Some people believe that it can while others are still a little bit skeptical. I personally have played the game and I am a believer. I think that the game offers excellent fitness benefits but you have to be willing to play majority of the games. You have to incorporate some running (cardio) and some strength training. You can’t simply stand on the balance board for an hour and think that you have completed your workout for the day. But if you chose to do it the right way, I do believe that the video game is a great way to get active.

When you begin the game, you are asked to enter your birthday and your ***. The balance board will then inform you whether you are overweight or underweight. Following that you have to complete several balance exercises which determine your exercise age. Most of the time the age the balance board will give you will be much older than your actual age. That is mostly due to the fact that we are not used to completing balance exercises, especially timed ones. Once you have set up all of your information, there are numerous activities to chose from. The game offers yoga, strength training, aerobics, running, and soccer (to name a few). So if you are skeptical of this game, don’t be. It is fun and physically beneficial if done right!