Hello ZumbaDeb,

My son has Wii and we play these games together, I never even thought about using them as a fitness type program I will have to give that a try and I will let you know. Thanks for the insight on that. I have enjoyed these games and to have your teenager ask you play is sooo nice :-))

And yes the remotes have a strap on them you put it around your wrist and cinch it up so it won't go flying

I prefer doing my workouts the old fashioned way with lots of sweat by going to the gym. I go 5 times a week with a different work out program every other day. I am 47 and can still run 2 miles under 15 minutes not much under 15 minutes but I can.

Zumba- I have also heard about the benefits in increased brain stimulation in seniors..I think it's great if they are having fun & getting exercise..I can see where you could work up a sweat if you really got into it.

Impressive JD!! 2 miles under 15 min. :) Apparently, you're doing something right.

I'll do anything to get away watching a screen, even if it's a beneficial workout deal. That's why I like to walk, swim, x-country ski, bike ride. Feels like I'm going somewhere...:)

I did the gym thing for years - lots of weight training and aerobics. I also did tons of hard labor in the yard - building stone walls, digging, moving dirt, cuttin' down trees - all that stuff.

This past year I had rotator cuff surgery AND lateral epicondyle (tennis elbow) surgery, neither related to any specific injury except "overuse".

I'll be 53 in a month. Feels like I am now "paying the piper" for being an overzealous youngster. But, truth is, not all kinds of exercise is right for all kinds of body types. I think it's worthwhile to spend some time understanding your body type and exercising appropriately. The "Blood Type" books ("Eat Right for Your Blood Type" etc.) are very helpful in this arena.

Everyone tells me I must try Guitar Hero. They need a dance one.

Sapphire, my folks (80s) are avid golfers and stay very busy, but they have a lot of snow days that keep them in the house during the winter. I was wondering if they would do this. Also dad loves to bowl but there isn't a place for that close by.

Zumba,

You may have just found the perfect gift for your parents!!