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Part I: Wii Fit Plus
Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) calculator that tracks calories burned
based on how much exertion is required to perform a movement, and
offers far more robust multiplayer support, making this updated version a
worthwhile investment for old and new Wii fitness enthusiasts alike.
What’s in the Box
Wii Fit Plus
comes in two flavors: a box set with the
Wii Fit Plus
software and
the Balance Board, or, for those who already own the original Wii Fit, just the
Wii Fit Plus
software.
Inside the oversized
Wii Fit Plus
box, shown in Figure 1-1, you find the
following:
✓
Wii Balance Board:
The plastic Balance Board is a flat, rounded,
rectangular platform that can support a standing weight of up to 330
pounds. Through four Balance Sensors located on the bottom of the
board, both weight (pressure) and balance can be measured. The board
is battery operated and communicates wirelessly with the Wii console
via Bluetooth, just like your Wii Remote.
✓
Wii Fit Plus software:
Like most other Wii software, the
Wii Fit Plus
program comes in a plastic snap case that contains the
Wii Fit Plus
game disc, instruction booklet, registration information, and marketing
material.
✓
Wii Balance Board foot extensions:
If you plan to use the Balance
Board on a thick carpet, one extension can be placed on each of the four
balance sensors to provide sufficient clearance under the bottom of the
platform to ensure proper measurements.
✓
Wii Balance Board Operations Manual:
An instruction manual specific
to the Balance Board hardware. A portion of this information is repeated
in the
Wii Fit Plus
instruction booklet.
✓
AA batteries:
For the Wii Balance Board to function, the four included
batteries or suitable replacements must be placed in the well under the
battery cover on the bottom of the board. Quality AA batteries can last
approximately 60 hours.
Carefully remove these items from the box and discard the packing materials
properly. You may wish to save the
Wii Fit Plus
box for future storage or
transportation of the Balance Board, particularly because it features a
convenient carrying handle.
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