M.I.S.S. Techcessories: Wii Fit Plus

If you’re like me, you’re probably too lazy and/or cheap to leave your house and go to a real gym.  And, if you’re like me, Wii Fit is probably you’re best friend in that case.  We’re not alone: the game has been selling even faster than hotcakes since it first came out in May, 2008 and is currently the third best selling “game” of all time.  Clearly a lot of people like flailing their arms in the privacy of their own homes.  If you’ve grown bored with doing the same exercises day in and day out, though, you’re in luck.  Wii Fit Plus is right around the corner promising 6 new strength and yoga activities, and 15 new balance games, including juggliny, skateboarding, and running.  This time around you’ll be able to customize your workouts by choosing the amount of time you want to spend on a certain exercise, and the game will even suggest various activities to help you target specific areas for improvement. You can keep track of how many calories you’re burning and, if you want to get your particularly chubby pets in on the action as well, they can now be weighed on the Wii Balance Board.

M.I.S.S. Techcessories: Wii Fit Plus

Wii Fit Plus will be out on October 4th in two flavors: a package including the game and the Balance Board for $99 (replacing the original Wii Fit) and one sans Balance Board for only $20.  And if you haven’t jumped on the Wii bandwagon just yet, Nintendo just recently dropped the price down from $250 to $200.

M.I.S.S. Techcessories: Wii Fit Plus

M.I.S.S. Techcessories: Nike + Sportband

For all the runners out there still looking to shed those pounds gained after that July 4th cookout a couple of weeks ago (or for people who want a fashionable looking exercise gadget), Nike has just upgraded it’s Nike+ running gear with this brand spanking new Nike+ Sportband.  Designwise the Sportband comes in three different two-tone color schemes and is now weather sealed, meaning you can take it out with you during those runs in the rain.  On the inside there’s a tracking device for calories, distance, and speed, information which is displayed on the new, easier to read screen.  Beats having to whip out your iPod every now and then to check out your stats instead.  Available now at for $59 at the sports store of your choice.

EA SPORTS Active

Are you one of the millions of people who bought Wii Fit, but were disappointed by the focus on Asian-style workouts?  Then you may be interested in EA’s new Wii Fit-killer, EA SPORTS Active. Developed in conjunction with several notable fitness experts, including Oprah’s personal trainer, Billy Blanks Bob Greene, EA SPORTS Active is “designed specifically for women seeking a fun, simple, and cost-effective way to achieve a healthy lifestyle.”  The game ditches the Wii Balance Board in favor of a specially designed leg strap that holds the Wii’s Nunchuck controller to track lower body movements, as well as a resistance band to support a number of upper body strength training exercises.  Your progress and calories burned are automatically tracked as you go through your regimen.  It drops May 19th, and you can pick yours up for $59.99.