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Aug 26 2008

Local yoga experts put Wii Fit to the test

Published by Chris at 5:27 am under News  (short URL)

From mydesert.com:

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“The exercise game consists of four parts — aerobics, strength, balance and yoga. Nearly all of the exercises are performed on a balance board that tracks your weight and balance.Four yoga poses are available immediately when you first use Wii Fit.

Seven additional poses are unlocked as you use the Wii. These include Sun Salutation, Chair and Downward-Facing Dog.Four final poses are eventually unlocked, which do not use the balance board or the Wiimote. These are done on the floor or on a yoga mat.

But how close is the Wii to real yoga? To find out, we went straight to the experts. Kristin Olson and Chuck Burks from Urban Yoga in Palm Springs tried out the Wii Fit and gave us their feedback:”

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