Wii Workout Games vs. a Personal Trainer

Score: Three dumbbells

Average Joe: has always been a challenge for me because I have zero balance. You know that bull in the china shop It's more coordinated than me. And the whole point of the Eastern-focused Wii Fit is to maximize work on that balance board--it's the only workout game that requires it. So as much as I respect the game, I've found it tough to use. But at least my Zen state (and balance) have drastically improved since my first Wii Fit sessions.

The Pro: As far as form and correctness go, the first balance board game is still the best. "One of the bigger parts of our job is teaching people how to exercise correctly, and Wii Fit showed the best form," says Hornsby. He tried out a couple of the activities, did some strength training and then cooled out with some Yoga.

Hornsby especially liked the ability to see the workouts from different angles--a feature that the other games lacked. Plus: "Balance is a big part of Wii Fit and that's what I find many people need a lot of help with in workouts."