Even people that have never enjoyed a video game find that the Nintendo Wii is a great way to relax with the family and have fun.

There are many Nintendo Wii accessories that turn this little game that fits into a small bowling bag into your own personal fitness equipment. In addition there are several games available to turn you into a rock star that plays an Ibanez acoustic electric guitar as a part of your own band.

For starters, the Wii comes with several games. These include baseball, bowling, tennis and golf. When playing this video game, you are not just sitting on the sofa being a couch potato.

Wii golf allows you to choose one of several golf courses and between nine or eighteen holes. Make sure that you put the safety strap around the wrist in order to avoid wrapping your club around the tree inside the television set. The game will remind you that you need to use this included safety feature to hold onto the controller securely.

Why not take a swing at tennis. You will need a second controller that does not come with the basic set in order to play a game against a friend. Even when there is snow outside, you can play in the comfort of your own home.

Wii bowling is popular not just with the teens, but many seniors are rediscovering the game that they spent many evenings playing in the leagues. The Wii will keep score, so no worrying when to add back for that strike.

While dance games are available, they are best left to the teens while grandma keeps up on her bowling game.

If you want to get some exercise in, you will find that the Wii also offers a great fitness program. It certainly beats following the curly haired guy in the shorts. You can set the exercise to you own pace in order to work up to the routine that is correct for you.

Video games have advanced far in the past few years. You can no longer get by just sitting, but have to get out of your seat to play the Wii. You may even learn how to be a rock star as you get up and start to move. Just be careful so you do not have to pull out the liniment tomorrow.