Wii Fit attracted millions of new players to the world of video games. Now Wii Fit Plus offers a range of new features and enhancements to help players reinvigorate their workouts, along with exercises and balance games designed to keep them fun. Players will find a new dimension to the Wii Fit experience as they easily set their own customized workout routines or choose 20-, 30- or 40-minute workouts based on how much time they have available. Users will also be able to choose from specialized workout routines that focus on an individual's personal fitness goals or certain target areas. And with the addition of activities like Skateboarding and Rhythm Kung Fu, players will be using the Wii Balance Board accessory in a variety of new and fun ways.
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I was able to make a smooth transition. The new games are really clever and a lot of fun. But I was a little disappointed that in the build your own routine section, the combinations from the original are not written anywhere. So unless you remember them from the first game, you won't be able to easily build your routine with alternating combinations of yoga and strength exercises. I ended up calling my daughter who hasn't upgraded yet and she wrote them down for me. The combinations seem to be available in the new section that offers pre-done workouts. So it's a small dissppointment. Everything is really well done and I have certainly played the game and lost track of time because of having so much fun while also getting a nice workout.
What's great about it: Nintendo listened and made the changes that users were requesting.
What's not so great: The build your own routine does not list the combinations suggested when you are doing yoga & Strength in the original.