But whatever type of game you are playing, whether it is tennis, golf, boxing, or chasing the monsters you are sitting relaxed on the sofa. The only real movement is the short trip for the packet of popcorn at the microwave. It's hardly the most sweat producing type of activity, is it?

Enter the Nintendo Wii Fit. The Nintendo Wii Fit aims encourages you to get up and active while still playing your favorite games.

So What Is The Nintendo Wii Fit?

You've probably heard of Nintendo, they have been in gaming consoles for a long time, but you might not have heard of this addition. You will need to part with some extra cash to get it, but is it worth having for and what do you get?

The Nintendo Wii Fit is simply a board that you are supposed to balance on while playing the game. It comes complete with a games pack, that has been specifically designed to be played with the Nintendo Wii Fit board, and the idea is that instead of sitting playing games, you'll be getting up and actually moving by using the board itself.

Worth having?

This depends on the type of person you are. If your idea of getting active is to get out and about on a walk, or go swimming or cycling, then the Nintendo Wii Fit board is probably not going to be of interest to you. After all it doesn't supply the fresh air ;) .

If on the other hand if yoga and other activities you do in your home appeal, then the Nintendo Wii Fit might just fit your needs. Take a good look at what you get first though, and visit a shop before you buy, to give you the best idea of what its all about.

This will enable you to work out whether it's worth spending the money on something you might only use a few times. If the novelty doesn't wear off it could be a good way to help you get fit. Who knows it could be a good way to get other family members to use it and we could see future short commercials on how " John lost 20 lbs in 3 minutes a day playing games" - Maybe a rival to Subway ads?