My children’s excessive computer gaming and tv watching has been a constant dilemma for me. The unfailing counsel to play less internet games and watch less “telenovelas’ have fallen on deaf ears. School grades have started to plummet and sometimes, they would not do their chores , and I was becoming a desperate Mom! On the other hand, I was gaining weight, a great contributor was my job as web researcher, and loosing the fight against belly fat. My blood pressure was rising and have actually been diagnosed as hypertensive.
Norman and I started having our morning walk, some 6 years ago. But my job, the children’s schedule and, recently, Norman’s constant travels have put a stop to our wonderful morning exercise together early in the semester. After much evaluation and scouting for the right equipment, We decided on Dance Dance Revo by Konami as my exercise regiment
I never realized what a blessing it would be for our family. Dance Revo has become a fun family activity on a regular basis. My children played with each other and how they love to compete. They watched less tv and played less computer games since they were dancing!!!. They also have wholesome exercise plus the opportunity to develop timing and rhythm. As for me, Dance Revo helps knock off the drowsiness and hopefully decrease my weight. An hour’s exercise is equivalent to 2.5 miles jog!!!. There are dance workouts for different levels of physical activity and the songs are so hip. I hope to graduate from my beginner status in the dance revo to the basic status. The higher the level of activity, the more calories burned as measured by the calorie counter. Dance Revo is one “techie” activity that we understand our children and have fun together.
Our Champions are Mickey and JJ with Marrise tailing behind them and down the line of achievers are Norman and myself – we do not even win against our 7 year old son, Joshua!!!. And mind you, he is so thrilled – here is a game he can beat us by a wide wide margin!!!. So he practices incessantly
Good for you. Dancing is indeed a wholesome family activity and helps everyone fit! I sure miss all of you. I hope to hear from you again. Yep my tummy is getting bigger and my baby is starting to kick me haha… I haven’t updated my blog for a while, medyo busy busy making blankets
But I will post some pictures next time k