We all know that visiting a gym could help us burn calories to live a healthier, fitter life, but it can also be a scary place for most newcomers. You might not know what do, might feel self-conscious about working out in public and on top of that there are costly gym fees, travelling back and forth and the uncertainty of knowing what to do.
What you need is a solution that will bring fitness to you in a way that makes it fun and engaging. With the internet, online coaches and a variety of video games you can tone your muscles, burn fat, get cardiovascular workouts or even stretch tight muscles in the comfort of your living room.
Ring Fit Adventure is one of the best fitness games on the market with mean rating scores of 4.8 out of 5 on both Amazon and Google.
Imagine escaping to different worlds and getting a workout while doing so?
A workout with Nintendo Switch can give you that and Ring Fit Adventure is one of the best games to get you started.
What Makes Ring Fit Adventure so Great?
Ring Fit Adventure, like most games on switch, will use props and controls to take you on a gaming adventure. Ring Fit Adventure however was created to make exercise more convenient and accessible for players of all ages.
With your Ring-Con in hand, a Pilates-ring controller, you’ll use exercise actions to direct, defend and fight your way through the game. You’ll explore different landscapes, seek out fitness themed monsters like mischievous yoga mat or feisty dumbbell, and with clear on-screen fitness instructions you will know exactly how to execute each exercise.
Unlike most fitness games where you are only scored, this game allows players to lose against bosses and it will thus be physically and mentally challenging to advance. Players also have to collect food items like smoothies, teas and soups, to help them through battles and the skill tree is accessed to unlock new moves or increase stats.
Like the gameplay in most games, the bosses you’ll encounter at the end of each level become harder to defeat and you'll need to gain better moves, increased fitness and the items required to hit a KO or defeat.
Game Modes Allow for Fitness Customisation
You would think that going on an adventure is enough to jump into action with your Ring-Con in hand, there are however some players who prefer a more straightforward approach to exercise or they quickly want to target certain muscle groups during a short, 30 minute workout.
Ring Fit Adventure provides enough variety to customise your workout according to your needs. With four different game modes you can choose whether you take a fitness journey, set-up your own workout or work out while watching your favourite soapie.
We covered the Adventure Mode earlier in this article, but what if you are not much into gaming and you're just looking for a convenient way to exercise at home? Quick Play Mode allows you to have a quick workout at home. This mode offers access to a variety of minigames and exercises to focus on certain parts of the body.
The custom mode allows players the chance to create a workout of their own to target specific muscle groups. This is ideal for those players who have specific fitness goals. You can programme and implement a planned fitness programme in custom mode and still benefit from their suggestions to target certain muscles in your customisation.
Maybe you want to maximise your time and want to exercise while watching something else on television? The Multitask mode allows players to do reps while not actually playing the game. It is a simple straightforward approach for those who want to make the most of their time. You’ll be able to strengthen and tone specific areas and your attention can be on something else while the switch tracks your repetitions and activity.
Whether you select to fend off Drago the bodybuilder monster in adventure mode or choose a custom mode, Ring Fit Adventure allows players to select the exercises they want to do. Here are some sports and types you can choose to use:
- Aerobics
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Jogging
- Crunches, planks and sit-ups
- Squats
- CrossFit
Equipment Required to Start Playing
So what do you need to buy and how much money will you need?
The Nintendo Switch console is the best option to make the most out of your new fitness adventure. Nintendo Online sells a package deal where you get a new Ring-Con, a leg strap and the required Nintendo Switch console. One Joy-Con controller will be connected to the Ring-Con to track arms and upper body movement and the leg strap will host the second joy-con to track activities around your legs, like running though the various worlds.
Here’s a break-down of what you need to prepare for your adventure:
- A Nintendo switch console which comes with two joy-cons which are controllers with excellent motion control (Price: R8000)
- A television
- A Copy of the Ring Fit Adventure Game, which comes with the Ring-Con and leg strap (Price: R1 600)
- An open space to exercise where you have a clear view of your tv
- A yoga mat or soft non-slip mat to make floor exercises comfortable.
The Nintendo Switch has a small mobile screen, so it is recommended to connect the console to your television to project your activity onto a bigger screen. This makes it much easier to see what you are doing, especially while you are constantly doing movements and exercise.
You might think that paying that much for a gaming console is crazy, but for gamers that is the going rate for a latest gaming console and some even have a price tag over R10 000.
Investing in your health is one of the best things you can ever do, but ensure you pick the best console option for you. Be sure you are going to use it frequently enough and research other consoles like PlayStation and Wii Fit.
Planning to play other games will add value to your purchase and if you are not a gamer we’re almost certain someone in your household would love open-world games, action-adventure games, sports games, first person shooting titles or intellectual and puzzle games like Kawashima brain training.
Other Fitness Games on Nintendo
Be sure you research current fitness game titles on Nintendo Switch like:
- Just Dance 2022.
- Fitness Boxing and Fitness Boxing 2 (Rhythm & Exercise).
- Zumba Burn it up
- Knockout Home Fitness
- Mario Tennis Aces
- Arms
- Jump Rope Challenge
Tips for Making The Most of Your Game
Ring Fit Adventure is a great way for the family to get moving in an exciting and competitive way. To achieve your personal fitness goals will however require a good amount of effort and dedication. Nothing in life is worth it if you don’t work a bit towards achieving it, and it is no different when working on your fitness.
Consider these tips to make the most out of your video game training:
- Frequency is important, so make it part of your daily schedule and try do about 30-40 minutes of exercise daily
- Try and work at an intensity that pushes you, but won’t leave you so sore and stiff that you cannot walk the next day
- Stay hydrated
- Follow a healthy diet and take good self-care to maximise the results.
Be sure to read our other exercising with video games article.
A Personal Trainer or Tutor
Maybe you don’t have the money required to immediately buy a console, or you might feel like you won’t get that much value out of it because you’ll only use it for exercise?
Getting your own personal trainer can offer you the same convenience and customisation of your workout, at a fraction of the cost. Our Superprof tutors give workout classes online or can travel to your home if they live nearby. Your tutor can create a fitness plan to help you achieve your fitness objectives, whether it’s to lose weight, feel better, improve your performance on the sports field or work on overall heart health.
We also list fitness students, athletes, professional personal trainers, sports coaches and yoga teachers. You can read reviews from previous students, see their rates and get to know them before conveniently contacting them through our online platform. Many offer their first lesson for free and you'll also be able to find trainers that specialise in sports like boxing, dance or tennis.
Get your Nintendo Switch or find a Superprof tutor online to start your fitness quest today.
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