Wii Balance Board by Nintendo

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Due to the similarities between the two products, the Wii Balance Board has been compared to the Joyboard, a peripheral released for the Atari VCS in 1982 by Amiga Corporation. [6] The technology in the Joyboard was less advanced than that in the Wii Balance Board, with four directional switches instead of pressure sensors. [6] Bandai Namco makes an excellent decision - Family Ski supports Wii Fit board". GoNintendo. 2007-11-16 . Retrieved 2007-11-15. Clark, Ross A.; Bryant, Adam L.; Pua, Yonghao; McCrory, Paul; Bennell, Kim; Hunt, Michael (2010). "Validity and reliability of the Nintendo Wii Balance Board for assessment of standing balance". Gait & Posture. 31 (3): 307–310. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.11.012. ISSN 0966-6362. PMID 20005112. S2CID 7785113.

Several studies have been carried out to determine the effects of programs utilizing the Nintendo Wii console and balance board on balance control and functional performance in independently functioning older adults. In a meta-analysis, seven studies were examined, four comparing Wii exercise with no exercise, and three comparing with other exercise programs. It was found that results with the Wii were better than no exercise, and comparable with other programs in improving balance control. However, the analysis concluded that "definitive recommendations as to optimal treatment protocols and the potential of such an intervention as a safe and effective home-based treatment cannot be made at this point". [15] Reception [ edit ]

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a b Bogost, Ian (2007-07-15). "The Prehistory of Wii Fit". Water Cooler Games. Archived from the original on 2007-08-06 . Retrieved 2007-07-18. Wii Fit is a combination of fitness and fun. By using Wii Fit a little every day, you, your friends, and your family can work toward personal goals of better health and fitness. Do a Body Test Daily with the Wii Balance Board

Take your fitness training to a new level or jump into the Wii Fit experience for the first time with Wii Fit Plus and the Wii Balance Board. Expanding on the experience of the original, Wii Fit Plus includes all the features of the multi-million selling fitness game Wii Fit, but adds in new ways to exercise at home, have fun and become more health conscious. So step on the Wii Balance Board and continue your journey along the path to a healthier lifestyle! Inside each of these compartments is a small red SYNC button – push and release this button on the Wii Balance Board once and also push the button on the Wii console once. You’ll see the light on the Power Button of the Wii Balance Board flash. Once the light has finished flashing and remains lit the synchronisation is complete and you’re ready to go. A shift of center of pressure (CoP) is an indirect measure of postural sway and thus a measure of a person’s ability to maintain balance. Though originally designed as a video game controller, the Balance Board has become a tool for assessing CoP which has proven to be both valid and reliable. Clark et al. performed a study to prove the validity and test-retest reliability of the use of a Balance Board. The reason to use a Balance Board instead of a force platform is the ability to "create a portable, inexpensive balance assessment system that has widespread availability." Four standing balance tasks were used in this study including a combination of double stance, single stance, eyes open, and eyes closed. Throughout these tests the center of pressure path length was measured and compared to data from an identical study on a laboratory-grade force platform. The study found Balance Board measurements to be reliable and consistently repeatable. [14] Use to improve balance [ edit ] Wii Fit offers a body test every day. In this test, you use the Wii Balance Board accessory to measure your center of balance, Body Mass Index (BMI), and body control. Based on these results, you can also determine your Wii Fit Age. Much like Brain Age, you can chart your daily progress and compare it against previous results, as well as other friends and family who play Wii Fit. All About Balance

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Thanks to the Wii Balance Board and motion-sensing power of Wii, Wii Fit Plus makes it fun to experience exercise at home. As well as a huge variety of exercises, players can enjoy active gaming via 15 Training Plus games designed to offer a fun home workout for both mind and body. From taking part in a snowball fight to hitting the driving range, keep fit has never been so entertaining! Exercise routines built around you Your center of balance, the point between your left and right sides when you are standing upright, has a lot to do with your health. Those without an even center of balance will be unnaturally compensating for this imbalance, which causes their posture to become misaligned, increasing the possibility of putting unnecessary strain on their bodies. Wii Fit can help you learn more about your balance, and give you tips on how to improve it. Four Training Modes Laufer, Yocheved; Dar, Gal; Kodesh, Einat (2014). "Does a Wii-based exercise program enhance balance control of independently functioning older adults? A systematic review". Clinical Interventions in Aging. 9: 1803–1813. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S69673. ISSN 1178-1998. PMC 4211857. PMID 25364238. To do this simply insert the Wii Fit Plus disc and start the game. After the title screen has displayed, open the battery compartment on the underside of the Wii Balance Board as well as the SD Card slot cover on the front of the Wii console.

Main article: List of games that support Wii Balance Board A person using the Balance Board while playing Wii Fit E3 2007: Nintendo Developer Roundtable". IGN. 2007-07-12 . Retrieved 2007-07-13. I think there are a variety of different possibilities. Probably the simplest and most straightforward would be a snowboarding game. The shape of the balance board was initially a square, but it was decided that it was too hard to use for the exercises. Stay fit with Wii Balance Board". Console Watcher. 2007-11-12. Archived from the original on 2008-03-21.

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Game Informer, Interview with Shigeru Miyamoto: Different weight limits in different regions for Wii Balance Board