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Judging from availability or lack there of on store shelves of Nintendo's beloved Wii, now consumers can argue in parking lots over the next "it" video game; Wii Fit. Already being gobbled up in Japan, to the tune of 1 million units plus, Wii Fit should hit US customers stateside at the end of May. What exactly is the Wii Fit and why are consumers already donning sweat pants in anticipation?

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The Wii Fit is another first in video game history. Bundled with the Wii Fit gaming system is a wireless balance board capable of holding up to 300 pounds. It is essentially the "controller" for Wii Fit exercise video games.

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When first booting up, Wii Fit users are invited to enter in their height, weight and age. The Wii Fit calculates and tracks your Body Mass Index (BMI), or body fat ratio, for your progress. Should you want to start a BMI-loss plan, Wii Fit asks for your goals, tracks it with fun graphs and even tells you when you're shooting too high, too fast.

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Wii Fit balance board is split into four quadrants, the thought process being that maintaining your balance means you're doing the movements right. Wii Fit responds to every nuance, knowing when you're doing push ups wrong or not at all as well as when your lunges are on point. When you achieve accurate balance, as indicated by the dot staying in balance zone box, you'll build up muscles in the process.

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As you would expect, Wii Fit offers a bunch of balance games, like slalom and jump skiing, soccer and even walking a tightrope. Wii Fit also allows you to build up muscle tone with strength training. These Wii Fit games are based on tried-and-true workout techniques like squats, leg lifts, torso twists and even arm strength training. For those already skilled in that area, there are strength training challenges to get your heart pumping.

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Cardio isn't forgotten either with the addition of aerobics, including jogging, hula hooping, boxing and step aerobics. What you don't expect from Wii Fit is yoga. Finally the yoga-phobic can give this very beneficial form of exercise a spin with Wii Fit. Traditional and some not so traditional yoga poses are possible on the Wii Fit; from Cobra, Warrior to Downward-Facing Dog. Namaste, Nintendo!

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If the monster selection of "exer-games" isn't enough to keep you on the road to health, Wii Fit offers an honest commentary on your progress. This personal training, if you will, gives you the real deal on how you're doing. That includes criticism, so don't ask questions you don't want to know the answers to. Be prepared for the Wii Fit to weigh you every time you start it up.

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Wii Fit didn't skimp on accessories either. The Wii Fit balance board could get sweaty, if you're using it right. Of course a silicon sleeve is available (in blue, pink, and grey), or a full blown Wii Fit balance board yoga mat for purists. Wii Fit rechargeable battery packs and travel bags will also be on sale to keep you fit while on the go.

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Sold on the Wii Fit yet? You're going to wait in line, as pre-orders for the Wii Fit have zoomed to number one in a matter of weeks. Same goes for all of the accessories. But just like the elusive Wii, don't stop trying. Because when you do score one, physical health just got more exciting. Now, if only Nintendo could make doing taxes fun.

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