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Great for Wii Fit plus and My Fitness Coach

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2012

Do you know that exercise on Wii Fit plus that suggest you hold a bottle of water? Well how in the heck is it supposed to measure your reps if you aren't holding the Wii Mote! Enter this product. It's sturdy, just about the right weight to kick it up just a notch on your arm workouts, and works with both of the games listed and any game that uses the Wii mote to do arm reps. I wouldn't risk buying any other kind.

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G. Girl

Dumbell Weight for WII

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2012

Now these were a joke. I can't find any Wii game that I can use them for plus they are much more expensive than the Ever Last brand which I wish I had seen first.

I have no real use for them because I am trying to figure out a way to use them with a Wii game.

I have many games which uses the resistance band but I can't incorporate using these weights with the games. Plus the remote and nubchuck have to be connected there by giving you very little range.

If anyone knows a Wii game that I can use the weight with, please let me know.

Thanks.

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Great for Wii Fit plus and My Fitness Coach

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2012

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Just Jess

I LOVE THESE!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015

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It's true that these dumbbells aren't very heavy, but they sure do come in handy when using my Wii Fit! I can absolutely tell a difference when compared to not using these during my workouts, and it's great that they're functional and can hold the remote and nanchuk at the same time. I use them mostly when doing the step aerobics and free step, but I also use them while on my recumbent bike. These are a nice way to get your body moving more without overdoing it, so I'm very pleased with this purchase.

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Loki Serrano, Cat of da Wurld (or Mai Hooman)

Need 2 sets for Gold's Gym and Exerbeat

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017

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I tried weighted gloves with the Wiimotes, but they kept pressing the buttons. I generally use the Wiimotes for the first 15 minutes and switch to 2lb weights or 1lb gloves. Sometimes I just use the Wiimotes for longer. I ended up having to keep a Wiimote in my pocket to keep the games going while I used weights or weighted gloves. I had forgotten these existed for years.

If you've already been using double Wiimotes on Gold's Gym Cardio Workout - Nintendo Wii , Gold's Gym Dance Workout - Nintendo Wii , or ExerBeat - Nintendo Wii , you'll want to spring for 2 sets. I found it awkward and unsatisfying going back to the cable for the boxing and karate.

Two sets of these are currently less than half the price for the wireless 2lb Wii weights, with the added benefit of getting the "rumble" in both hands. I'm not sure why I waited so long to get them (perhaps they cost a lot more years ago?)

That said, they work great with boxing and karate once you learn not to press the + button in your left hand. The plastic bites a little at the crook of your thumb, but a little tape or craft foam will take care of that. You might have to adapt your guard so you don't hit yourself in the face if you haven't used dumbbells before, haha. I like the rumble, so it's worth it.

You probably only need one set if you intend to use them for regular games or if you've never used the double Wiimote option. I would think you'd need two for the dance options on the games above, but I don't play those so I can't be sure.

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Ameringer

What's not to like about a little extra oomph?

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2015

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I love my Wii Fit, and I saw this dumbbell set as a way to add to add a little extra oomph to my exercise routine. I use the word "little" because the added weight seems barely noticeable. If you believe in the philosophy of "no pain, no gain," maybe these aren't for you. But if you spend at least several hours a week with your Wii Fit, as I do, why wouldn't you want the added benefit these dumbbells can provide?

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G. Girl

Dumbell Weight for WII

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2012

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April J. Carman

Exactly what I was looking for

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2010

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I really like using these with the Wii Fit. At 2lbs, they aren't going to give you a huge workout, but it will add a little resistance to your daily workout. They are easy to slip the remote and nunchuck in and out quickly too (like in between "My Routine" exercises). I use them on "My Routine" on a few of the exercises (tricep extension for sure) and then on Rhythm Boxing so far.

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GiGi

Check Items before Shipping

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2017

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Not sure what happened in the packaging department. No paperwork included with item - nothing. Not sure if I will keep.

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JohnDopp

Awkward, flimsy, useless.

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2009

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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!

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K. Tucker

great for the price!

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2011

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I love accessories that I can use with my new wii fitness craze! These certainly aren't necessary. However, I recently tried them with the EA Sports Active while doing upper body workouts and it was a lot more comfortable than the resistance band. I intend to try these dumbbells with Wii Fit Plus in the near future, but with the same "Weight lifting" strengthening workouts I feel it will yield the same result. These dumbbells are not that heavy, but if you lift correctly you don't need a ton of weight to "feel the burn". These will certainly supplement your wii workout. The wii remotes fit very well inside the dumbbells. My only complaint is that while in game play it is a little harder for the game to "sense" your actions but it wasn't too annoying to me.

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Kindle Customer

Very convenient to use while working out

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014

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The Wii remotes fit in there perfectly and they are easy to use while working out. The workout game I'm using right now does not require the numchuk, but I have it in the weight anyway just to keep them balanced.

Only con is that the weights are pretty light and there's no way to adjust the weights to be heavier as I get stronger. Using regular dumbbells is awkward with the remote. If there was just some rings or something to add to these it would be perfect.

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