I like to think of myself as a competent multi-tasker. But, now I'm not so sure.
I own a WII Fit, which means I can pretend that I am exercising when, in reality, I am just fueling my addiction to video games. After the first few weeks, I unlocked most of the games, which included the "Free Step" aerobics game. This means I can step in rhythm to a ticking on the WII remote while watching TV. Sounds simple enough...left, right, left, right.
My best advice to anyone attempting this is to keep all applicable remotes within arms reach.
I started stepping, then it told me I could change the channel and watch TV while I stepped. First, I needed the TV Remote, which was behind me, so I could change the input. Try stepping in rhythm on and off a balance board, while reaching behind you. No as easy as it sounds! Next, I needed the DVR Remote so I could select a show to watch. This was just out of my reach on the couch to my right. I only fell once trying to reach it.
Armed with the Wii Remote in my right hand and the DVR remote in my left, I resumed my stepping. It all went very well, until I tried to fast forward through a commercial. I used the wrong remote! The Wii was yelling at me about keeping pace, I was trying to figure out which button to press on the DVR remote to fast forward through the commercial, and my feet were completely out of sync. The laghter didn't help either. Good thing I was home alone!
