Aerobics Step Platform for Wii Fit

January 20, 2010 · Posted in Gaming 

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  3. Bookwormette on January 20th, 2010 10:33 am

    I finally gave in and bought this riser for my Wii balance board. I have used for it for the last four days and am wondering why I did not buy this earlier. I use this item with Sport Active More Workouts. I do three 30 minute workouts. By the end of the second workout, my energy is flagging and I start to count the number of steps left in the third one. This really did kick up my step workout a couple of notches.

    I gave this item one star for fun because no one has fun when working out, especially if you think you are going to die mid-workout because you are being pushed very hard. ; ) I gave this product an overall four starts because, while I had no problems with the stability of this riser, I do wonder about the middle part of the riser. It looks like if someone stepped on the middle of the balance board, while on the riser, and put all her weight on it, the riser may break. I don’t know if this will happen, and I don’t plan on trying, but the middle part looks flimsy. I just make sure I am always stepping on the left and right of the balance board.

    I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in revving up a Wii Fit (or Plus) or More Workouts step aerobic routine.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  4. Amazon Addict on January 20th, 2010 12:58 pm

    My step platform arrived defective. . . . three of the four rubber pegs on the bottom were found rolling around in the box. Apparently, they are glued to the platform and my guess is that either the glue is very cheap and/or the construction of this item is very poor. I can’t even rate this item properly as I didn’t even get a chance to use it. I immediately put it back in the box and asked for a refund. I didn’t want to take the chance of gluing the pegs back, having them come off again, and regret not having returned the item. Highly disappointed as I was looking forward to pushing myself on the advanced step.
    Rating: 2 / 5

  5. WriterGirl on January 20th, 2010 2:18 pm

    I bought this to complete my Wii Fit ensemble. The price is a little high for a pair of plastic pieces that only elevate the balance board for step aerobics. If you are addicted to step aerobics, you may want to purchase this.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  6. S. Zimmerman on January 20th, 2010 5:03 pm

    I’ve given this product four stars because of a few minor things. Since I tend to use my Wii Fit balance board for mainly the step aerobics portion, I will limit my remarks to my findings in that area.

    1. Before I ordered the step platform, I read all the reviews. Because of this, I was prepared with my four chips to put under the legs when it arrived. Definitely necessary! In general, I find that the step does make the advanced step aerobics section of the Fit Plus more challenging, which is what I wanted.
    2. Even with the chips though, I find that it still does not record some of the steps (not that many, but still there are some).
    3. It also seems much harder to get a ‘perfect’ on the off-stepping portion of each step. Because I’m in it not so much for the score, but for the exercise, the fact that my scores are well below those from when I did not use the step platform does not keep me from using it. However, it would be nice to see an accurate recording of the exercise I did.
    4. It would be nice if you could lift and move the whole thing without actually having to put you hands under the step. A handhold on each end would have been a nice touch.

    Would I recommend it? Absolutely! Be prepared for a better, more physically satisfying workout and enjoy!
    Rating: 4 / 5

  7. Nancy B. on January 20th, 2010 6:25 pm

    This platform really makes a huge difference! You really know you worked out with this. I wouldn’t be without it. Love it!! It is also nice and stable, which was one of the concerns I had about using it. It’s great!
    Rating: 5 / 5

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