Saw this on Twitter yesterday and thought I'd share it with you. Comes from a running blog called "Marathoning Matters" You can follow the author on Twitter by clicking here . Pretty funny stuff!
Top Ten Reasons to use Wii Fit to Train for a Marathon
- Because Super Mario Bros marathon training involves stomping too many Goombas and rescuing Princess Toadstool.
- Running in place is closer biomechanically to real running than, uh, not running.
- Swimming and cycling in place are still in beta so you can't train for a triathlon yet.
- You can jump and hit the bottom of the bricks with your head to get minutes taken off your time.
- Rumor has it Boston will certify the Wii Fit Island course for qualifying.
- Wii Fit Hula Hoop provides perfect cross training.
- Wii Fit is a good marathon training combo with the "Eat all Day and Lose Weight Diet."
- Wii Fit balance board work ensures you're unlikely to fall down when you actually venture outside to run.
- Being close to the living room wet bar makes it easy to stay hydrated.
- Get enough credits in your Wii Fit Bank and you can train for Wii Fit Ironman.
This "top ten list" is all in fun. Certainly, running in place in front of your TV is more exercise than standing or sitting in place in front of your TV. In fact, people claim to burn calories during Wii Fit workouts at almost the pace they do when running. And if you don't do anything else but run, Wii Fit yoga, strength and balance work should improve your overall fitness.
Okay, I admit it: I'm just jealous because I don't have a Wii Fit. If Nintendo sent me one, I might even be willing to train on it exclusively for a marathon.
Naah! Not unless it was a virtual Wii Fit marathon.
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Posted by: yoga schools | January 10, 2009 at 12:21 AM
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Posted by: Amaru | June 01, 2009 at 07:34 AM
I'm a little late to the party, as I just found your post.
A few corrections, additions, verifications to your list:
#1 - True, too many Goombas
#2 - ABSOLUTELY true, but it's only SLIGHTLY better than nothing.
#3 - Swimming and cycling are rumored to be included in Wii Fit Plus
#4 - Totally untrue! Who started this vicious rumor?
#5 - Never gonna happen. Google "Randy Peterson Boston Rule".
#6 - True. Hula Hoop kicks butt.
#7 - Verified. See my blog www.wiifatmarathon.com
#8 - Sorry! Didn't prevent me from tripping over a root on a trail marathon.
#9 - But beware of hyponatremia, a frequent cause of marathon deaths.
#10 - I have nearly 500 hours of credit. Bring it!
Greg
Posted by: WiiFatMarathonDotCom | September 07, 2009 at 09:01 AM