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Best Fitness Video Games

Updated February 2023
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Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure
Nintendo
Ring Fit Adventure
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Customer Favorite
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With many ways to exercise while you play an adventurous game, this set is a fun way to work out at home.

Pros

The adventure fantasy game is fun and healthy. You control a customizable character through various movements with the given ring-con and leg strap. Settings allow players to adjust workout intensity to their liking. It routinely reminds player of posture and staying hydrated.

Cons

The Ring Fit equipment can be a chore to set up initially.

Best Bang for the Buck
Perp Games Boxvr
Perp Games
Boxvr
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Most Immersive
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Its affordable price and immersive graphics make this game a steal for bargain hunters.

Pros

Game has boxing-inspired workouts. Sessions are recorded to see how many calories are burned. Player can set goals and keep track of progress in game. Can customize routines, including the intensity of the workout. Player can pick from more than 100 different songs to exercise to.

Cons

VR equipment is needed to play this game.

Nintendo Fitness Boxing 2
Nintendo
Fitness Boxing 2
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Best for Travelers
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Combine the musicality of dancing games with a daily boxing workout in this fun Switch Game that utilizes the Joy-Cons.

Pros

Jab and uppercut your way into better shape with this fun fitness program masquerading as a game. It doesn't require any special equipment, and, thanks to the Switch's portability, it's easy to take with you on vacations and work trips.

Cons

The movement and controls take getting used to.

Ubisoft Just Dance 2021
Ubisoft
Just Dance 2021
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Bust a Move
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The name says it all—Just Dance might not be a fitness game by name, but there's no doubting it when you're done grooving.

Pros

Available for the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles. This one features songs by Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, BTS, and other massive hits. You get a personalized experience that's as easy or difficult as you want it to be.

Cons

Be prepared for microtransactions galore.

XSeen Games Knockout Home Fitness
XSeen Games
Knockout Home Fitness
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Best Graphics
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Knockout Home Fitness treats the fitness as the game while encouraging you to keep on going through your custom fitness journey.

Pros

A fully cartoonish fitness journey on your Switch—this one focuses on martial arts to burn calories and lets you have fun while you do it. Less of a game and more like an interactive workout assistant on your Switch. You can choose from four personal trainers ranging from friendly to strict.

Cons

Some of the motion controls are wonky.

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