Wii Fit U reintroduces many of the yoga exercises and aerobic mini-games of its predecessor, giving fans the chance to head footballs, hit the slopes and do the downward dog in a bid to trim the fat.

There are more than 40 activities packed into the Wii Fit disc, ranging from skiing and hula hoop games to rowing, squat and leg-extension exercises.

”Wii Fit” isn't some miracle weight-loss solution, but the software will help keep you on track. And as long as you're thinking about the need for exercise, that's a good start.

Wii Fit used its balance board — essentially a bathroom scale capable of detecting your center of balance — for dozens of exercise-oriented minigames ranging from yoga to virtual hula hooping.

The American Heart Association and Nintendo are teaming up to promote the popular Wii video game console, as the health advocacy group concedes its campaign for traditional exercise isn't working.