By Noel Jameson

If you’re sick to death of video games but still want to be involved in your kids’ lives, why not let the Wii Fit lend a hand? This revolutionary combination video game system and workout device is fun for young and old alike. So if you’ve been thinking about caving and buying your kids that Nintendo Wii this Christmas, do yourself a favor and pick up a Wii Fit as well. You won’t regret it!

Benefits of the Wii Fit

Unlike most video games, the Wii Fit is all about movement. Your kids won’t be sitting on the couch with a controller in hand for this one! Whether you stick with the standard workout game that comes with the system or decide to try something else, everyone will be up and moving.

Do It as a Family

The Wii Fit is fantastic for kids and adults in all shapes and sizes (although if body image is a concern, you may want to avoid the “body test,” which will announce your weight and body mass index for all to see). They have various levels of activity ranging from hardcore workouts (like the strength exercises) to fun and games (such as balancing activities).

There’s more to Wii Fit than Wii Fit, too. Well aware of how successful the system has become, Nintendo is primed to release a wide variety of games and activities to work with the Wii Fit balance board. Just a few of the new ones out this year include Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009, which is aimed at teens and adults, and the Active Life Outdoor Challenge, a similar concept made for younger kids.

Whether you stick with the original or broaden your horizons, you’re bound to have fun getting Wii Fit as a family.

Other Wii Games are Fun, Too!

The news gets even better: the Wii itself is a fantastic opportunity for family fun and games. While there are many games that don’t use the balance board and aren’t directly targeted at improved physical fitness, there are a lot of them that still require movement — such as Wii Sports, where you swing at balls or have boxing matches using the handheld controllers.

It’s not necessarily a workout, but it’s still a step up from sitting on the couch — and a lot of fun for kids and adults alike, too. So don’t shy away from video games this Christmas season — just make sure the Wii Fit figures somewhere on that list.

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