| Words Of Wisdom said: You are right. "Is it cheaper?" isn't the question you should be asking. "Is the money better spent?" is the correct question and unless you would like to make the argument that WiiFit is a more comprehensive exercise tool than an entire gym and its equipment/personnel, I suggest you end your argument at that. |
But how good is a tool if it doesn't get used?
You're oversimplifying the question. Different people will have an easier or harder time overcoming the barriers to regular exercise. While the potential results of a gym are certainly better, the barriers to using that tool are higher. The gym is great for people who are willing and able to overcome the barriers, but for those who aren't, Wii Fit is a better solution. Just because a tool is more powerful doesn't mean it's the right one for the job.
Obviously, some people will find that the barriers to getting regular exercise with Wii Fit are also too high for them to overcome, but that doesn't invalidate it as a useful tool for those who find those barriers more acceptable than a gym membership.
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