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Part I: Wii Fit Plus
You are asked to choose a Mii already saved on your Wii system to represent
yourself. The Miis from the Mii Channel’s Mii Plaza appear on your screen in
groups of up to ten. If you have more than ten Miis on your system, you can
click the arrows on the left and right sides of the screen to scroll through the
list or press – or +, respectively, on your Wii Remote. Select your favorite
virtual representation of you and press A on your Wii Remote to confirm.
Establishing Your Baseline
Now that you’ve confirmed the date and time and chosen the Mii for you,
the virtual Wii Balance Board begins to step you through the introductions,
which you can choose to read or skip. The first major task the virtual Wii
Balance Board will have you do is a quick Body Test to establish your
physical fitness baseline, which includes your weight, Center of Balance,
Body Mass Index (BMI), body control, and Wii Fit Age. Turn to Chapter 2 for
a comprehensive explanation of each of these measures and the tests used to
assess them.
Initial body measurements
When prompted, enter your height and birth date. Point and click on either
the up or down arrow on the screen to increase or decrease the values,
respectively. After this information is entered, you are prompted to either
change or accept the data by pressing OK. After you’re satisfied, click OK.
Be sure to enter your real birth date for accurate analysis. If for some reason
you’re concerned that others who will be playing your
Wii Fit Plus
will be
able to see this or your other personal information — such as your weight —
you have the opportunity to enter a personal identification number (PIN),
described later in this chapter, so only you have access to these data.
Follow these steps to create your baseline readings:
1. Place your Balance Board directly in front of the screen, three to ten
feet back.
The board’s power button should be facing away from the television,
where the text for both Wii and Power on the top surface of the board is
readable. After a brief synchronization, you are instructed to step on the
Balance Board (be sure you’re holding the Wii Remote).
Before stepping on the Balance Board, ensure that there is sufficient
clearance underneath, particularly if it is placed on a rug. If there is not
sufficient clearance, use the Wii Balance Board Foot Extensions.
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