Guide Note

While playing Wii Fit, the game registers a person's B.M.I, or body mass index. A person's B.M.I is calculated in the game the same way it is registered by health departments. The B.M.I refers to the approximate body fat in a person based on height and weight. B.M.I does not take into account how often a person is active, and there are notable incidents where athletes have been recorded as obese even though they have a low body fat percentage.

B.M.I Gauge

According to the National Health Institute, the following is the standard B.M.I calculator

1. Underweight: 18.5 or below
2. Average: 18.5 to 24.9
3. Overweight: 25.0 to 29.9
4. Obese: 30.0 and higher

Background

Wii Fit is a fitness game for the Nintendo Wii that focuses on exercises and fun activities. Most of the games are played on a balance board, in which players use to take part in exercises such as running, boxing and yoga. Many video game critics have praised the game for its innovation.

Fast Facts

1. Creator: Shigeru Miyamoto
2. Uses the Wii Balance Board in which you perform various exercise activities includin Yoga, walking exercises, press-ups
3. Code Name: Wii Health Pack
4. Release Date: May 19, 2008