Wii Fit can help you get a great workout, and there are some awesome addons that can make the experience even more enjoyable. Check out our round up of the best accessories available for the Wii Balance Board and Wii Fit, as well as some great bundle packs that can save you money.
Working out with Wii Fit hardly feels like exercising at all. The many fun mini games and exercises make getting in shape a fun and entertaining activity.
While all you really need to get started on your new fitness regimen is a Nintendo Wii, the Wii Balance Board, and a copy of Wii Fit, there are a multitude of accessories available that can further enhance your Wii Fit experience. From balance board covers to carrying cases, Wii Fit (and balance board in general) fans have a large selection of available accessories to choose from.
Rechargable Battery Packs
Regular AA batteries can power your balance board for a decent amount of time, but for those who tire of regularly switching them out, several rechargeable options exist. Regular rechargeable batteries will do the trick, but for a more specific solution both Mad Catz and Nyko make Wii Fit-specific battery packs that are available for less than 20 bucks.
These battery packs come with USB charging cables, so they can be charged directly from your Wii, and last anywhere from 20 to 30 hours on one charge. The Nyko battery pack is currently selling for about six dollars on Amazon, which is roughly the same cost as one pack of batteries.
Carrying Cases
Our Wii Fit and Balance Board have proven so fun, we’ve just had to show them off to our other Wii-owning friends. This unfortunately means packing up the board and game and hauling them around a lot.
Fortunately, there are several handy options for transporting your balance board. The "Official Wii Fit Balance Board Sleeve" is available from Amazon for around 30 bucks. It is a reversible white or green neoprene sleeve that fits snugly around the board. The official case has no shoulder strap, but does have a convenient handle.
The Wii Fit Travel Bag by CTA is much cheaper at eight dollars. It features a shoulder strap and zippered case.
Ankle/Wrist Weights
Depending on your fitness level, the workouts prescribed by Wii Fit can range from pretty intense to downright easy. For those seeking a more intense workout, several manufacturers offer wrist or ankle weights to use in conjunction with Wii Fit.
Pretty much any wrist or ankle weights will work with the game, but CTA makes a set that they’re marketing specifically towards Wii Fit players. The Wii Ankle or Wrist Weights retail for about 12 dollars on Amazon.