Comments on: Dumbbell Set for Wii http://bestnintendovideogames.com/2010/02/06/dumbbell-set-for-wii/ Reviews of the Latest Nintendo Games Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:57:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John F. Schiff http://bestnintendovideogames.com/2010/02/06/dumbbell-set-for-wii/comment-page-1/#comment-563 John F. Schiff Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:42:33 +0000 http://bestnintendovideogames.com/?p=1088#comment-563 CTA's "Wii-Dum" dumbbells look like a good way to improve your workout. <br /> <br />Don't be fooled. <br /> <br />These are extremely flimsy, poorly made plastic shells. They weigh 1.7 lbs each, which doesn't provide much of a workout if you routinely lift items heavier than your TV's remote control. <br /> <br />The weights are located in the head closest to your body, which makes the dumbbell unbalanced and awkward to hold. The heads are strictly for show, but they're bulky enough to press into your wrist. Gripping the dumbbell is uncomfortable and forces your wrist into an unnatural position. <br /> <br />You cannot use a charger base with the dumbbells, and the gel sleeve must be removed before inserting them into the shells. <br /> <br />This was a great idea poorly executed. Avoid this shoddy and useless product! Rating: 2 / 5 CTA’s “Wii-Dum” dumbbells look like a good way to improve your workout.

Don’t be fooled.

These are extremely flimsy, poorly made plastic shells. They weigh 1.7 lbs each, which doesn’t provide much of a workout if you routinely lift items heavier than your TV’s remote control.

The weights are located in the head closest to your body, which makes the dumbbell unbalanced and awkward to hold. The heads are strictly for show, but they’re bulky enough to press into your wrist. Gripping the dumbbell is uncomfortable and forces your wrist into an unnatural position.

You cannot use a charger base with the dumbbells, and the gel sleeve must be removed before inserting them into the shells.

This was a great idea poorly executed. Avoid this shoddy and useless product!
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> By: David Adam http://bestnintendovideogames.com/2010/02/06/dumbbell-set-for-wii/comment-page-1/#comment-562 David Adam Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:42:15 +0000 http://bestnintendovideogames.com/?p=1088#comment-562 At first I was pretty sure these were something for the kids, and to be honest they probably are better for the kids, than they are for a grown man. I mean they are pretty light. But this is the Wii Fit we are talking about, not an actual dumbbell to use for BULK-ing up. Go get some wrist weights for that. Are these great for Yoga? Yes indeed! Are they great for tone-ing workouts? Without a doubt. Should the kids use them? YES!!! Should you use them? YES! They are solid, well balanced, grip well, and after using them for a little bit your arms will feel that "burn" much faster than using the 6 oz wiimotes. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 At first I was pretty sure these were something for the kids, and to be honest they probably are better for the kids, than they are for a grown man. I mean they are pretty light. But this is the Wii Fit we are talking about, not an actual dumbbell to use for BULK-ing up. Go get some wrist weights for that. Are these great for Yoga? Yes indeed! Are they great for tone-ing workouts? Without a doubt. Should the kids use them? YES!!! Should you use them? YES! They are solid, well balanced, grip well, and after using them for a little bit your arms will feel that “burn” much faster than using the 6 oz wiimotes.


Rating: 5 / 5

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