Wii - Kids Burn 40% More Calories Says Research

Posted by dkidwell on February 19th, 2007 — Posted in Wii, Wii Sports, parenting

Anyone who’s tried boxing on Wii Sports won’t be surprised that the research is showing genuine fitness benefits with the Wii. It’s not only fun - it’s quite a bit of work!
Wii - Kids Burn 40% More Calories Says Research

New research commissioned by Liverpool John Moores University has shown that kids who regularly play Wii games burn up a significantly larger amount of calories than kids who play other consoles, or spend their time passively watching TV.

The study, headed-up by John Moore’s researcher Professor, Tim Cable, claims that regular use of Wii could help kids shift 27lb (12.25kg) a year.

Dragonball Z, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Wii remote or old school controllers?

Posted by dkidwell on January 14th, 2007 — Posted in Dragonball Z, Nintendo DS, Wii, ages 4-8, ages 9-11, parenting

“Easter Island Really Exists!”

Posted by dkidwell on January 2nd, 2007 — Posted in Wii, parenting

Mike Musgrove - In the Wii-PS3 Playoff, Nintendo Upsets Sony on the Fun Factor - washingtonpost.com

Posted by dkidwell on November 23rd, 2006 — Posted in Christmas, Wii, parenting, reviews

Fish On!

Posted by dkidwell on November 22nd, 2006 — Posted in Wii, Zelda - Twilight Princess