# Wii Workouts Nintendacising Health Clubs and Retirement Homes By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-07-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wii-workout-nintendacising-in-health-clubs-and-retirement-homes References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/gym_dc_ylt=AiBCgA6kXdP8r5FfkU_P9gkWr7sF) & [chicagotribune](http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070216nintendo,1,609357.story?coll=chi-news-hed) The [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-sports-all-stars) [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestop-retro) really is breaking the mold of gaming systems, and is now moving from the realm of couch potatoes to the arena of jocks, the gym. A Vancouver club has installed a station where clients can punch and jump while using the Wii's movement-sensitive controller. People are beginning Wii-based weight loss programs and hell, even old people are buying Wii so they can virtually do the things they no longer can do or never did before, like bowling and tennis. No wonder Wii is kicking [Xbox's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-controller) and PS3's asses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Workouts:** Opportunity for virtual workouts with game controllers for users who don't want traditional workouts - **Gaming Health:** Innovative opportunities for gaming consoles to create health benefits for users - **Senior-friendly Gaming:** Creating games and gaming systems designed to suit the interests and abilities of older adults ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Industry can tap into gaming consoles and add health benefits to create more diverse experiences for users - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunity for gym owners and health clubs to incorporate virtual and gamified workouts into their offerings - **Retirement Homes:** Create health programs with virtual and gamified workouts to keep residents active and engaged ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Immersive 3D Fitness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-game1.md) - [Senior-Focused Exergames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludofit.md) - [At-Home Dance Fitness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zumba-fitness-party.md) - [Gamified Home Rowing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-rowing.md) - [Fitness-Focused Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quell.md) - [Elderly VR Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendeverfit.md) - [Gamified Office Worker Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-beat.md) - [Gamified Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-quest.md)