Why Would We 'Wii' at the Y?

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I was weirded-out when I went to the Y and I was made aware that the Y had a Wii. Why would I want to Wii at the Y? In fact, I am wondering why anyone would Wii at the Y. OK, so alliteration and assonance aside (another advantageous application of alliteration)... I fully understand the attraction of the Nintendo Wii - I have one myself. I just don't understand why I might feel compelled to use a Wii when visiting the YMCA. I go to the Y to swim and exercise. I also use the Wii to exercise with their 'game' Wii Fit and, to a lesser degree, Wii Sports. However, even if I didn't own a Wii, I would not choose to use one at the Y where I have so many other - and better - choices for entertainment and exercise. Given my disability, my choices for exercise are relatively limited, but I am improving. I joined the Y to expand my options. For instance, the elliptical cross-trainer machine is something that I can use even with my difficulty walking. The no-impact motion really helps my knees. As well, the weight machines allow me to 'safely' work on improving my strength without fear of losing control of the weights (yes, I know that there is still some risk, but significantly less risk than using free weights). So, what are your preferred exercise choices? And, would you use a Wii at the gym?