Many of us think that playing the new Wii is an exercise that works out all of those arm muscles to the core. So many of us aren’t feeling any guilt if we don’t go outside as much or do our usual exercise routine. Unfortunately that guilty feeling is about to make its way back to us.

Researchers have studied the effects of the Wii has on our muscles and they have come to the conclusion that it is not a proper work out. Most of the sport games that people play on Wii – which require fast movements – burn only 2% more calories than those who sit around playing on their Xbox 360. So it’s time to start in on those routines again and play a few real sports.

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