A few of the activities take some getting used to, and you need to find what works best for your own body type, but it's a nice alternative to sitting on the couch vegging out. It makes getting up and active enjoyable, keeps you on task, and tracks your progress in several ways, letting you see if you're headed in the right direction. The trainers serve as good teachers and don't come down too hard on you for not being awesome at everything on the first try, and are a lot cheaper than having a trainer living in your house.
Fitness tips, using your actual Miis (with weight and dimensions determined by your actual height and weight), and helping you to set attainable goals round out the package, keeping you invested and interested. The sheer number of activities available and unlockable will keep you busy for months, so there's really no urgent need for a sequel, and the installation of the Wii Fit Channel on the Wii dashboard lends to hopes of new content or other upgrades down the road.
If your New Year's resolution is to get in shape, Wii Fit is a great place to start. Many people (myself included) dread a workout, but this "game" manages to make that life-extending goal not only more achievable, but also something I look forward to doing every day or so. It's not a traditional game, but it never promised to be. It's well worth checking out, whatever your age or current fitness level. Some may malign the lack of true multiplayer, but without multiple Balance Boards, it'd be hard to pull off properly anyway. Regardless, if others want to join the fun, simply revert to those antiquated notions of "sharing" and "taking turns." I know, the horror [sarcasm].
Wii Fit is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB for Comic Mischief.
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