huanix

I’m getting closer to 30, and as I get a little older and more financially able, I have also become more overweight. I’m not “huge”, but i am 5’9″ and 200 lbs.. significantly heavier than my “target weight” (164 lbs).. anyway, I have started running again, but I am actually hinging my weight loss goals on a game.. Dance Dance Revolution on the PS2. Lisa and I picked one up at target the other day, the whole setup for ~$200, and we have been playing it non-stop.

Now, I’m not breaking a sweat, but i am being seriously challenged and having a lot of fun doing it. i think that with enough practice, (fun practice) i will become good enough to break a serious sweat.

 I see several advantages to the game format of exercise:

 1. It’s a game, and I’m constantly encouraged to earn a higher score.

 2. It has interesting graphics.

 3. I’m staring at the tv, which is usually worthless.

 4. I don’t have to get dressed to exercise, and i’m not impressing anyone..

in all, i’ve found DDR great for exercise.. only time will tell if it’s effective!