Today, being in shape can be as fun as playing a video game; players don't even have to leave the house to enjoy the advantages of exercising. Fitness video games have become more and more popular in recent years, and there are a lot that let players burn calories while playing.
There are two types of fitness games: VR and non-VR. Games like Beat Saber, a virtual reality fitness game, can put the gamer in a trancelike state (making time fly). However, there are also great fitness games out there, especially on the Nintendo Switch, for gamers who don't have a VR. So without further a do, let's look at the best fitness games of both types!
6 Just Dance 2022
Just Dance 2022 is a fun and physically engaging game that will appeal to both young and old gaming fans. In 2009, Nintendo launched the first installment of the Just Dance series for the Wii. Despite the fact that the game's probably most passionate players have moved on from their days of dancing with buddies after school, Just Dance 2022 succeeded in spicing things up by delivering a more demanding dance gameplay.
The standard range of easy, medium, and hard dance modes maintains, but the extreme mode might challenge even the most skilled dancers. The difficulty of the choreography is changed throughout the game while yet maintaining a decent balance with easier dances that even beginners can enjoy.
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5 Beat Saber
After its initial release in 2018, it quickly grew in popularity as a must-have VR game for every headset user, and it became one of the few VR-exclusive titles to earn brand awareness in the gaming industry. Perhaps more fascinating is that four years later, in 2022, Beat Saber remains as dominant as ever. There is now a plethora of content to go through, thanks to regular updates and DLC releases.
PC gamers have access to much more content thanks to custom track support and extensive public modding. Furthermore, anyone interested in learning more about virtual reality should definitely start with this one.
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4 Ring Fit Adventure
This RPG (available only for the Nintendo Switch) integrates a variety of interesting new accessories that transforms the player's physical movements into in-game actions. When the first Wii was at the height of its popularity, millions of people fell into the concept of exercising in front of the TV thanks to the Wii Fit. It may have been made by Nintendo, but it wasn't really a game in the traditional sense. In reality, it was primarily a fun and light approach to exercise.
Ring Fit Adventure, on the other hand, is clearly a game, in which gamers need to confront the bodybuilding dragon Dragaux that threw the world into chaos. Ring Fit Adventure is only available as a physical set and contains a Ring-Con, which is used to do strength workouts while fighting opponents, exploring areas, collecting items, rowing across rivers, zipping through the skies, and more.
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3 Fitness Boxing 2
Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise has entered the ring as the sequel to Fitness Boxing. The main concept of Fitness Boxing 2 is identical to that of its prequel. The main menu offers the choice between a Daily Workout and Free Training, after which, the player will be able to select a workout, difficulty level, music, and even a background.
Next begins the actual workout, in which gamers must punch a sequence of symbols to the beat. Initially, these symbols indicate relatively easy acts such as jabs, straights, hooks, and uppercuts. Eventually the game adds actions like ducking, weaving, blocking, stepping, and so on. After the exercise is complete, the gamer is graded based on the accuracy of their punches, and that's about it.
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2 Sprint Vector
Each and every PlayStation VR headset user should play Sprint Vector. One of the best experiences in this game is the exciting feeling of speed; when combined with the progressive functions on offer, it allows players a tremendous amount of depth to discover and master. It's amazing to fly through the air, thrilling to scale a wall, and exhilarating to use all that speed to launch oneself to the finish line.
Gamers need to swing their arms to skate/ski/jump/fly through difficult obstacle courses, and the movement feels incredible. Moreover, learning the fundamentals is simple, but conquering the advanced levels can be a tremendous achievement.
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1 Zumba: Burn It Up
Get that Zumba fix anytime, anyplace with upbeat routines and hip-shaking music, including top hits and original Zumba songs.
For those who have taken Zumba lessons before or are already familiar with the technique, this is a fantastic way to get in shape and sweat in a fun and social setting without having to leave the house. If gamers don't have the time or money to commit to a gym membership but still want to get in shape, this professionally packaged training game is a great option.
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