Fitness guru prepares to launch Wii Fit class-action suit, radio show

[wraggster]

Well, this was probably bound to happen. A fitness "expert" named Michael Torchia says he's now preparing a class-action suit against NIntendo which will apparently seek to remove its Wii Fit from the shelves unless they add warnings to the product. The offense? Torchia claims that the Wii Fit actually contributes to obesity, essentially because it claims to be something that it's really not -- namely, a fitness tool -- and discourages people from doing more traditional exercise. He also, however, seems to be concerned that the Wii Fit is dangerous -- mostly because it doesn't stress warming up enough, and users can do the exercises wrong, straining or injuring themselves. Now, we're not going to delve into the validity of his claims (though, how do you explain this dude? Just saying), but we should note that Torchia is apparently getting ready to launch his airwave-rocking AM radio show, "Shape Up, America," and we figure he's looking to drum up some buzz for himself, so we'll be watching to see if he ever actually brings his suit against old Mario and Sons. Step on.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/fitness-guru-prepares-to-launch-wii-fit-class-action-suit-radio/

[VampDude]

What a knob, it is obvious that Wii Fit is not an exercise replacement. It is merely another controller, one that adds more functionability to the console and allows people to be somewhat more active within their gaming.

And for straining, that is just stupid... The screen should display how exactly to do whatever. And for warming up, it shouldn't be needed for a videogame.

This guy sounds like a complete arse, and good luck to him if he decides to take on Nintendo.