I'm a life-long distance runner, secondarily a cyclist, and occasional 145lb. "meathead" at the gym. As such, I scoffed at games such as Ring Fit Adventure. Oh, it's fine for other people who aren't the workout stud I am, but not for me, no, no. Due to a medical emergency, I had some post-surgical recovery to do, and it would be a while before I got back to the heavy stuff. Right before the covid started full-swing, I nabbed Ring Fit Adventure (just in time, too, before they were sold out for six months).

I scoff no more. No, it's not the same as a 20 mile run in the mountains, duh. But for my off days it's a hoot, and I look forward to it. It'll never be hard workout for me without a weight vest or something, but it's enough to get some work in on areas I might not otherwise hit at all that week. And, whoo boy, I'll admit to feeling it on some of the harder ab exercises.