Padres Pitcher adds Wii Fit to off-season training

San Diego Padres Pitcher, Heath Bell, found fitness benefits with the Nintendo Wii Fit after he bought it last year for his 11-year-old daughter. Adding the Wii Fit as an addition to his off-season training routine of lifting and running, Bell was able to drop 25 pounds. His on-field performance has also reaped the benefits, which he has attributed to better balance that he gained from using the Fit's balance board. Some of his favorite Wii Fit games are hula-hoop, soccer, skiing slalom and yoga. Bell also states that the Wii Fit has helped to strengthen his hips.