Best fitness games 2020: top exercise games to make you break a sweat

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Exercise can be boring, so sometimes it's nice to spice up your workout with a fitness game
your gaming hobby with something that's good for your health - which you may need to remind yourself when you're in a sweaty pile on the
strength training and even get you dancing like no one is watching.Ring Fit Adventure(Image credit: Nintendo)Ring Fit Adventure is marketed
downward-dogging your way to success, as you set out on a quest to defeat a hench, bodybuilding dragon called Dragaux
And that's just the story mode, there are also plenty of mini-games and individual workouts to focus on specific parts of your body.In order
to play Ring Fit Adventure, you need the Ring Fit device (like a pilates ring), but this handily comes packaged with the game.Platforms:
Nintendo SwitchPeripherals needed: Ring FitFitness Boxing(Image credit: Nintendo)If you don't want to shell out for Ring Fit Adventure then
Nintendo Fitness Boxing could be a good alternative
The Switch game offers you workouts overseen by a virtual trainer, where you use your Joy-Con motion controllers to perform punches and
calorie burn, setting the routine, length and intensity of these workouts based on this, however these can be adjusted if you're not happy
It's a great workout for those who want a fairly-straightforward boxing workout without all the bells and whistles.Platforms: Nintendo
SwitchPeripherals needed: NoneToday's best Nintendo Fitness Boxing dealsFitness Boxing Switch (EU)Beat Saber(Image credit: Beat Games)Beat
Saber isn't marketed as a fitness game - but it sure should be
The VR rhythm game sees you ducking and dodging while swinging your arms to slice the blocks flying your way - all to some amazing tunes
It's one of the best VR games on the market for a reason.The beauty of Beat Saber is that you don't really notice the physical exertion
you're putting into it because it's so much fun - but you'll certainly feel it tomorrow.Platforms: PS4 and PCPeripherals needed: SupportedVR
headset required
Tracked Motion Controllers also required - these depend on platform you're playing on.Zumba: Burn It Up(Image credit: Kuju)Yet another
fitness game offering from Nintendo, Zumba: Burn It Up is the newest addition to the Zumba video game series
Burn It Up essentially offers you a private Zumba lesson in your home, with 30 high-energy classes to get your heart-pumping and some great
tunes for you to shake your hips to.It's an official Zumba product that features real-life instructors, so you know it's legit
Plus(Image credit: Nintendo)Now, we know what you're going to say: "Wii Fit is old"
Well, actually, we've included some older fitness games on this list because you may want to drag your old consoles out of the closet, brush
version of Wii Fit, offering Wii Fit's original games alongside a bunch of 'new' games that help you work on aerobics, strength, balance and
yoga
You can play these games, create your own fitness regimes or take part in specialized routines - and what's more, there are some multiplayer
activities that allow you to play (and workout) with friends.Wii Fit Plus is a classic and, even if you don't already have one, you can pick
Nintendo)Ok so, Wii Sports isn't exactly on the same level as the likes of Zumba when it comes to getting you moving- but it's still a
fitness game
Wii Sports offers five sports to play: baseball, bowling, tennis, golf and boxing
You use your Wii remote to mimic the actions you would do if you were actually taking part in the sport.In addition, there are training and
fitness modes available that monitor players' progress
Plus, you don't have to play alone! All the activities are available to play multiplayer so you can beat your pal at tennis without having
to step on the court.Platforms: WiiPeripherals needed: NoneJust Dance 2020(Image credit: Ubisoft)Prefer to get your exercise through the
medium of dance? Then Just Dance 2020 is just the ticket
The most recent addition in long-running dance series includes tunes from artists such as Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Ariana Grande that
necessarily, as downloading the Just Dance Controller app will allow you to track all your moves through your smartphone
Smart.Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii (surprisingly), PS4, Xbox One and StadiaPeripherals needed: PS Move and PlayStation Camera, Xbox
Kinect, or Just Dance Controller appToday's best just dance 2020 dealsJust Dance 2020 (NintendoKnockout League(Image credit: Grab
Games)Another VR fitness game that will put you through your paces, Knockout League is an arcade-style boxing game that sees you immersing
yourself in the fight
The game uses 1:1 tracking of your head and hands, so you'll need to make sure you duck and dodge every punch that comes your way - while
landing some of your own.But it's not all that serious, some of your competitors are a tad.
out of the ordinary
So expect to go mano a mano with a moustached octopus, pirate and many more wacky fighters.Platforms: PS4 and PCPeripherals needed:
Supported VR headset required
Saber meets Fitness Boxing
It's described as a "VR workout app" and offers rhythm-inspired boxing workouts that see you hitting marks while ducking and dodging
heart-pumping cardio workout
Plus, workouts are regularly updated to stop things from getting stale.Platforms: PS4 and PCPeripherals needed: Supported VR headset
required
Tracked Motion Controllers also required - these depend on platform you're playing on.Sports Champions 2(Image credit: Sony)Another oldie,
but Sports Champions 2 is essentially Sony's version of Wii Sports
The fitness game allows you to take part in six activities: skiing, tennis, boxing, golf, bowling, and archery
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