By: Julie Cairone

WII is a video game system that has a fitness component that has swept the nation. It has made people want to get off the couch and become slightly competitive in a fun physical fitness way. This can be played with family, friends, or by yourself.

 Wii Balance board is what is used to play all the games  It has the ability to measure a persons weight as well as their center of balance  It mainly focuses on a persons center of balance and improving posture

→ Balance Board → Fitness Mat → Carrying Case → HD hook up cords

 There are many different games with various exercises that can be played ◦ Strength Training, Yoga, aerobics, and balance games  You can check your progress through the health status that is made when you first log in.  It provides instant feedback to see where you are at in games and challenges to improve your health  It is a different alternative than just regular Physical Education activities that can become routine to students  As you spend time exercising, you'll earn Fit Credits that unlock additional exercises and activities within these categories.

 Strength Training ◦ Ex: Lunge, Push-Up and Side Plank, Jackknife, Plank and Tricep Extension. Challenges include Push-Up Challenge, Plank Challenge and Jackknife Challenge.  Yoga ◦ Ex: balance and flexibility with Yoga poses and activities like Deep Breathing, Half-Moon, Dance, Cobra, Bridge, Spinal Twist, Shoulder Stand  Aerobics ◦ Ex: Basic Step, Basic Run, Super Hula Hoop, Advanced Step, 2-P Run, Rhythm Boxing  Balance games ◦ Ex: balanced-based games like Soccer Heading, Ski Slalom, Ski Jump, Table Tilt, Tightrope Walk, Balance Bubble

Unlock new moves as you improve!!!!

iSymphony Stereo System with wireless speakers, W2C

 Many stereo systems are compatible with: ◦ IPod ◦ IPhone ◦ CD’s ◦ MP3 ◦ MP3 CD’s

 Motivation is key when trying to maintain a consistent workout schedule.  For some people, listening to music is what motivates them to get out and start exercising.  It can help people push themselves when a workout becomes difficult. ☺ Dance Dance Revolution can also be purchased and used on The Wii

 Increases focus  Helps control the intensity of a workout  Helps someone have more consistent movements  The rhythmical qualities can follow the physical skills and can improve motor skills.  It promotes a positive mood and avoids any kind of negative thoughts.

Omron HJ-112

 It sense your movements and counts your steps  It calculates the distance you have walked, jogged, or run  Converts the steps taken into distance by knowing the length of your stride

 Track the amount of steps taken per day  People exercise more efficiently when they record their progress  Gives incentive to get up and walk ◦ Good for mind and body, boosts self-esteem the more you exercise ◦ Walking more increases energy level and increases weight loss

Software Program

 Developed for comprehensive set of assessment procedures in physical education programs  Includes a variety of health-related physical fitness tests that assess aerobic capacity; muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility; and body composition  Published by Human Kinetics-Provides a way for schools to access children and provide printable feedback to students and parents

 Is one way the students are able to see their level of fitness and progress along the way  Logs 30 minute fitness sessions over a period of 3 days  Reports total minutes of activity, periods of activity time each day, and types of activity  Tracks in step counts or minutes of activity per day  Teachers can issue challenges to students that can be issued from class-to-class or school-to-school

 Available in Spanish or English  Statistical Reports available at the district, school, and class levels  Report Wizard that allows district and school administrators and teachers to select the scope and range of reports they wish to print  Import options allow for the import of multiple files with data matching options for student records  Security features-including required logins and different permission levels, for editing, and running reports for districts, schools, and teachers

Computer Program

 Many students are lacking in the area of knowing how to stay fit  Many live unhealthy lifestyles  With a personal trainer it is individualized to each student  They can track their progress  Constantly having the updated information on living healthy Almost all students need specific individual information on how to eat healthy, exercise, take care of their body (internal/external), and feel good about themselves

 Helps four major areas of fitness ◦ Physical Fitness ◦ Mental Fitness ◦ Nutrition ◦ Recovery  Custom Made Program for each individual  Showing the correct way to do exercises and the truth that you do not need supplements to help lose weight  Nutritional plans specific to: ◦ Body type ◦ Lifestyle ◦ Goals

Personal for each individual student!

 Stay constantly motivated and be consistent with your training and diet  Have a clear-cut and effective workout and nutritional program, with no confusions about what to do and have all your questions answered  Shed that stubborn body fat  Gain body weight and muscle mass  Build up stubborn/lagging body parts  Have the stamina/energy to get you through your hard workouts  Break through a plateau/sticking point and make further progress  Avoid overtraining

 It will keep students motivated!  Help them push each other and themselves!  Give individual attention where it is needed!  Help them to continually have fun while working out!