Comments on: Wii Fit vs. My Fitness Coach

By: Thierry

Thierry — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:12:23 +0000

My gf and I are using both + Wii Dance.
30mn of Wii Fit and 15-30 mn of My Fitness Coach + 1 Wii Dance song as a treat.
Each has advantages, and it is better if you are 2 to do it.
Since the New Year we started it, I lost 6 pounds…

By: vanessa

vanessa — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:23:05 +0000

I have been using fitness coach religiously since xmas, combined with a better diet and limited alcohol have lost a few pounds but better than that have toned up amazingly, feeling great and like other posts can’t wait to exercise every day.
It feels like I have my own personal trainer, would highly recommend.

By: Kayron

Kayron — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:19:27 +0000

We bought are kids a WII for Christmas. I did not realize at the time how useful it would be for myself also. I started the Wii My Fitness Coach because of the weight I have gain through this past winter and Holidays.. I have to say, “I love it!” I would recomend it to anyone. I use to be a cardio fanatic and stoped once I got married and comfortable. It’s so nice to be able to workout in the privacy of your own home and see real results. I can say that now I am almost ready for spring time now. Before Wii Fitness Coach I was depressed at the thought of spring and summer coming. Now, not anymore!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:20:25 +0000

Excellent review, Pewari! I was in love with Wii Fit when I first got it, and I still go back to it sometimes, for fun, but it’s no longer the level of (cardio) exercise I need. MFC sounds great. I like the idea of a game diagnosing your fitness level and matching it.

By: Steph Nicholls

Steph Nicholls — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:12:53 +0000

I have recently purchased Wii MFC and love it!!! I plan to use it on days i’m not going to the gym. I’m currently trying to trim up for my Spring wedding. As well as changing to a healthy diet and drinking more water than i usually do (normally it’s coffee coffee all day!) and of course as well as using Wii MFC and going to the gym, I have lost 2kg :-) now this is an achievement for me, although i am of slim build already ; i have had 3 operations in the last 6 years all on my tummy for gynae things with the most recent op being in Oct 2009, this has lead to my tummy area to get pot bellied and i have a slight double chin thing going on too. None of my skirts or jeans no longer fitted, and i wanted to get back to my pre op build. I have only just begun to use Wii MFC in the last week and have been going to the gym 2 or 3 times a week for the last 3 weeks. I feel really upbeat after using Wii MFC and find it far better personally for me than Wii Fit (which i have borrowed in the past). I feel excited for my next work out and look forward to it. The only downside, our front room needs to be bigger!!!

By: mark

mark — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:11:35 +0000

I got give both for christmas, and have not unpacked the wii fit yet !!!

I find Maya a triffle repetive, but she gives good advice as to how to do the exercises and get the most out of them.

I am now “gold” and have unlocked new venues and music. Seems to be that you need to log in and then maintain your commitment to exercise. I seem to unlock a level each week.

Whatever you enjoy – keep doing it ! !

By: Em

Em — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:11:33 +0000

I’ve used both – love the mii icons for the wii fit but found it wasn’t getting my heart rate up enough, but still use it to weigh in once a week. I use the Personal Trainer at least 4 times a week, but still have not unlocked any levels. I’m getting frustrated and bored. Has anyone unlocked any levels?

By: mark

mark — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:37:14 +0000

agree with all the above fitness coach kicks wii fit into touch and overall is such a better workout the addition of workout equipment and no stops between exercises apart from the occasional rest breaks,thankfully,phew!i still like wii fit and still use it but fitness coach is a far better fitness tool.im hooked.

By: Pewari

Pewari — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:20:02 +0000

Kate, thank you so much for your long and considered comment – I found myself nodding vigorously to all of it – especially about finding Maya motivating!

I was ill last week and couldn’t exercise as I’m asthmatic, and found myself REALLY missing it. I even found myself feeling that I ought to apologise to Maya for not being there the week previously when I started to gradually reintroduce my exercise program (I am clearly nuts!).

She does feel far more real than either of the Wii Fit coaches and I too have become a complete exercise addict after buying My Fitness Coach.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:09:53 +0000

I had played Wii Fit with the kids (along with Wii Play and Wii Sport) and found that this was a way to get everyone ‘up and doing’ in the house. But as I started to consider it as a ‘proper’ way to exercise, I found the yoga/muscle workouts disjointed and difficult with little motivation present – probably due to the lack of music. I also disliked the ‘one size fits all’ feeling to the Wii Fit exercise programmes.
So I bought the Wii Fitness Coach – not really knowing what to expect. I am quite unfit and had a fair bit of weight to lose. The Wii Fitness Coach has been brilliant! I love the fact that it is tailored to your own fitness level and that it gives you goals to work towards. It also has no horrible groaning sounds that accompany the Wii Fit – don’t you hate that when it measures your weight and BMI?!
I was initially concerned about how ‘unfit’ I was – particularly during the jump jack exercises, but soon found myself moving to the music and embarrassingly, being motivated by Maya’s comments. The pace of the workouts suited me well and I have been on it for 45 minutes every day since I bought it. It’s challenging without being too difficult – with just enough red-faced, out of breath, hard work in each workout! I’ve found it better than exercise DVDs which seem to go from 0 – 60 in the blink of an eye. The bar that moves along the bottom of the screen is particularly useful in that you can see what the next activity is which gives you an idea of how to prepare for the next movements, and also whether you can stand to push yourself on that ‘extra push-up’ or not!
I actually look forward to my daily exercise – something I thought I’d never say! I really can’t recommend Wii Fitness Coach enough.

By: shellie

shellie — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:52:53 +0000

i have the wii fit and enjoy it but agree after a short while it is no longer challenging, i do however like the final arobics you unlock which allow you to watch tv and the wii remote guides you, this does stop me just sitting on my arse doing nothing while desperate housewives is on. After reading your review of my fitness coach i think this shall be my next purchase as i would like some more challenging activities, all in all i think the wii fit is great fun and a laugh if your doing it with other people

By: Flick

Flick — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:35:14 +0000

As someone who ordered the Wii Fit and sort of lost interest a few weeks in (after waiting weeks for it no less!) I think I might seriously consider purchasing ‘My Fitness Coach’.

Thanks for the comparison :) I’d read some negative reviews for MFC which really put me off at the time (particularly as it doesn’t utilise the Balance Board) but after reading your review, I can see the advantage of actually not being limited to that small space!

By: Pewari

Pewari — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:57:20 +0000

I hope you like it, Carol!

I’m still enjoying, even if it can be a bit challenging at times! Feel like I’m making real progress now, though.

By: carol summerton

carol summerton — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:04:06 +0000

thoroughly enjoyed reading your comments and having read it glad I ordered the Fitness Coach. Looking forward to getting started.
thanks