Absolutely it is!  I played the boxing game for 20 min on the Wii, and aside from getting my butt kicked by a granny Mii, I was exhausted.  I woke up the next day with sore arms and back.  Workout = yes.  Same thing with Dance Dance Revolution and a few other games on other consoles too ... except for the 360 ... can't really get a workout playing the guitar.

"I'm just jazzed to be on the show, man."

With Wii Fit on the scene, this is more relevant than ever.

All in all, I think that video games are a very legitimate way to get in shape. Anything that gets you out of your seat and moving is probably good, unless you over-exert yourself and get hurt, of course.

I will attest that Wii Sports does get your heart rate up, and Wii Boxing is a great workout. I haven't tried Wii Fit yet, but from what I hear, it's pretty taxing as well.

I can cite my own personal experience as well when it comes to DDR (Dance Dance Revolution.)

I feel pretty passionately that Wii Fit (or like products) cannot replace the feeling and experience of DDR, but I think it's a great way to improve your physical shape. In fact, I want to get Wii Fit but just don't feel like dropping the coin... but if I get one, I'll be sure to blog about it.

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I Played the wii for an hour i played wii sport i played every game on wii sports and i was ready to take a nap
i is good for older people if they have hip or knee problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!