# DIY Weight-Tracking Seats The Wii Diet Chair Lets Users Play off the Pounds By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wii-diet-chair References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/tokyo-make-meeting-06-wii-balance-board-hacked-to-create-diet-chair/17014/) & [team-lab](http://team-lab.com/) The Wii Diet Chair is yet another reason to put [Nintendo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg-g01) infectiously fun console on your holiday shopping list. The chair was made by Ryo Yamamoto of [Team Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/games-of-the-future) and was designed to make keeping track of weight loss fun and easy. The Wii Diet Chair has a Wii Balance Board underneath the cushion that sends the user's weight to a computer program for easier tracking. The geekiest/best part of the Wii Diet Chair is the way it keeps track of user progress. Final Fantasy V is used to symbolize the user getting closer to their goal weight. The more weight you lose, the further the game progresses. Win. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamified Weight Loss:** Opportunity for businesses to create engaging weight loss products and services that incorporate gaming elements - **Technology-enhanced Fitness:** Opportunity for businesses to create fitness equipment or products that incorporate technology to enhance tracking and motivation - **Personalized Wellness:** Opportunity for businesses to create personalized wellness plans that leverage technology to track and adjust progress ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can explore the opportunity to expand into the fitness and wellness space with gamified weight loss products - **Fitness Equipment:** Fitness equipment companies can incorporate technology, such as sensors and tracking, to create more engaging and motivating products - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness companies can develop personalized wellness plans that track and adjust nutrition, exercise, and other aspects for individuals ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Exercise Balance Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-balance-board.md) - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md) - [Folding Racer Simulation Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playseat-challenge-x-logitech-g-edition.md) - [Recovery-Focused Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftwave-pro.md) - [Game-Inspired Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth1.md) - [QSR-Themed Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-ultimate-gaming-chair.md) - [Customizable Content Creator Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-streamers-chair-g210.md) - [Portable Folded Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playseat-challenge-x.md) - [Data-Driven Exercise Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-somatosensory-slide-board.md)