Best Video Games for Exercise (2024)

Cardio / Full Body

• Ring Fit Adventure (Switch) — Ring-Con + leg strap, RPG progression, 60+ hrs content.
• Fitness Boxing / Fitness Boxing 2 (Switch) — Rhythm boxing, daily goals, two-player.
• Beat Saber (VR: Quest/PSVR2/PCVR) — Slash blocks to music, intense intervals, modded songs infinite.
• Les Mills Bodycombat (Quest) — Les Mills instructors, structured classes.
• Just Dance 2024 Edition (Switch/PS5/Xbox) — Dance cardio, 40+ songs, phone controller app.

Strength / Resistance

• Ring Fit — Squats, overhead press, plank, Russian twist (progressive overload).
• Carryover: VR fitness apps (Supernatural, FitXR, Holofit) — Dumbbell/band tracking via controllers.

Fun Movement (Lower Intensity)

• Dance Dance Revolution A20 / A3 (Arcade / StepMania PC) — Pad required.
• Synth Riders / Audio Trip (VR) — Dance-flow, full body.
• Sports Champions / Sports Champions 2 (PS3 Move) — Archery, gladiator, table tennis.

Safety & Setup

• Clear 2×2 m space, non-slip mat.
• Hydrate, warm-up 5 min.
• Heart-rate monitor (Apple Watch, Garmin, Polar) for zone training.
• Consult physician if sedentary / medical conditions.

Ring Fit Adventure remains the gold standard for gamified progressive overload. Beat Saber + mods for pure cardio joy.