Wii Exercises

rpurvis · April 03, 2009, 10:48:52 AM

For about 8 months before my surgery I started using the Wii Fit program (mostly yoga and strength training) portion of the program. I lost 10 lbs and improved my flexibility and strength considerably. I am convinced that this preparation helped me both during the surgery and post. I am 18 days post and have been walking on a cane only since day 4 and have gotten up to about a mile walk. I am doing pt myself (after 3 visits seemed to not add much value for her to watch me exercise). I used to be a runner and hope to return to running later this year. Today I started using the Wii again (some standing yoga and stretching, minimal strength, felt great.

Does anyone else use Wii Fit? I am interested in your comments......

Rob

karenj_m · April 04, 2009, 08:58:21 AM

We got the WII just in December....

We do the WII Fit, WII Sports (love tennis) and EA Active Outdoor Adventure (has a mat)...we only will buy things that get you off the couch and move.

Its a blast.....

fenceman · April 17, 2009, 02:54:54 PM

I had my surgery in August 08 and we got the Wii in January. I have also used the yoga and balance exercises on the Wii Fit. They are great for stretching and building up those muscles that support your hip and balance. I would highly recommend it.
Bill