Playstation For Some Exercise?

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Please don't laugh because I"m being serious. My daughter got the Playstation with the games you have to get up and move to play. I didn't play because I was self-conscious about the obvious. However, I am seriously considering getting this set-up for myself.

• I could play at night (I work 2 jobs),
  
• It would be alitle more interesting than a treadmill, etc.
  
• Might get me enough in shape over the winter (I hate winter) so that come spring I will feel better coming out of my hibernation.
  
• I was surprised at how sore and exhausted my daughter and her boyfriend (both in military) were at the end and my husband who has a highly physical job was also whipped.
  

Has anybody used this as their basic exercise?

What are your opinions (remember I am extremely limited on time)?

[mztialady 38]

I have an XBox 360 with Kinect. I use it for exercise. I have a couple workout games, sport games, dance games, and Zumba. With the Kinect you are the controller so it is really hard to cheat the game. I get a really good workout. I can do it on my schedule because it's in my house. I think it's a good idea to use these game consoles for exercise.

[tiffers 55]

I say go for it! I don't think it could hurt you, and if you aren't getting any results after a few weeks, just try something different. I've used the Wii for some exercises. It's fun!

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Xbox....that was it! Do you get on-line to play others or just by yourself. Wonder if there are any other WLS patients doing this on line....we could exercise together.

[mztialady 38]

The sports game I do play against other's online. The other's I don't think I can. You would be suprised how much fun you can have and still get a workout in. I also play with my family every chance we get.

[4ALongerLife 329]

I don't see anything wrong with it. I use MFP and I KNOW someone's journal/diary I peeked at did their exercise on their Wii and it counted in MFP. The point of getting up and moving is just that - doesn't matter how - just make it count! U go hon!

[Squisha 99]

I have Dance Dance Revolution for the playstation, and just dance for the wii. both are great get up and move games.

[babyblues4all2c 24]

I have EA sports active for the ps3. I like it because it doesn't require me to set up the move system to use it. It comes with sensors that monitor your movement and heartrate.

[praldous 19]

I use the Xbox with the kinect. It is a work out. Zumba and dance central right now are what I use.

[mztialady 38]

I have EA sports active for kinect. It came with exercise bands and a heart monitor.