Mom would be so proud...

As I sat in the basement playing video games as a youth, mom would yell out "why don't you get outside and get some exercise?" Sadly the Atari 2600 didn't have the options that the Nintendo Wii now has, so I spent my childhood not in the greatest of shape. Today I purchased the EA Active pack for the Wii and can't wait to give it a shot. We already own a Wii Fit and the Personal Trainer package, both of which I have used. With having my son to watch over in the afternoons and some mornings, going to the gym is out of the question. Hopefully during his nap times I can bust out some good exercise time on the Wii and get back into somewhat descent shape.

I know what you're thinking, a video game is not going to be the same as going to the gym. I have watched the evolution of how game companies are using the Wii and some of these exercise "games" look pretty legit. If it gets me to break a sweat I will know it's working. EA Active is getting rave reviews and time will tell if it will work for me.