At a glance, you may think fitness and video games are strange combinations, but in fact, they’ve been very common for well over twenty years now. If you take yourself back to the Nintendo Wii days, you may well recall the launch of the Nintendo Wii Fit. This was a global hit from the moment it was released and is still relatively popular to this day. However, it’s been noted that video games linked to fitness have been a thing since the 1980s with games such as HighCycle by Autodesk as well as games like Dance Dance Revolution from the late 1990s.
However, fast-forward to 2025, and there’s still a vast selection of fitness-themed video games available across Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Consoles.
So, let’s jump in and have a look at some of the current health and fitness-inspired video games available on the current market!
Just Dance
It goes without saying that Just Dance is still going relatively strong in 2025. Having been released initially back in 2009, it has continued to grow from platform to platform over the years. Incorporating popular music tracks from various artists and genres, Just Dance is still a popular choice to get moving to!
Ring Fit Adventure
What can somewhat be described as the Nintendo Switch edition of Wii Fit, Ring Fit Adventure to an interesting approach to combining fitness and the video game world together. Progressing through various levels, fighting enemies using various exercises and taking on the big bosses one exercise at a time. Now, at approaching six years old, the game still proves popular for new and returning players.
Fitness Boxing
Fitness Boxing on Nintendo Switch has seen several variants released over the years. Most recently Fitness Boxing 3 as well as one version collaborating with Hatsune Miku. Having been released initially in 2018, this boxing game incorporates having fun while learning the basics of boxing alongside a customizable in-game coach.
Beat Saber
For those with VR, the rhythm game Beat Saber is another fun way to incorporate some dance moves into your gaming mix. From ducking and jumping around to ensuring you’ve hit each of the boxes as they move towards you as you play this is definitely one that would be lots of fun to play. With various levels and music tracks to choose from, this is one you could really customize your experience to make it truly your own!
Also, did I mention that technically you get to hit every block with swords? Yes, swords, to a degree!
Zumba: Burn It Up!
Zumba took the world by storm some time ago now which naturally led it to be introduced to the video game world as well. However, it appears to still be a popular choice now. While there hasn’t been a new Zumba game since 2019, you can still pick up the latest release of the cardio and Latin dance-style-inspired game on Nintendo Switch.
Fitness Circuit
Featuring a range of different workouts, Fitness Circuit strives to make exercises accessible and fun for all! The game features over forty different exercises focused mainly on cardio and strength and uses the Super Circuit Training Method. Create your own plan to meet your goals and dive in!
ARMS
ARMS was one of the first games once the Nintendo Switch was released to take advantage of the new motion controls. The fighting game may look easy, but it surely packs in one hell of a workout! Use your Joycon to control your character’s arms and take on your opponents.
While ARMS isn’t traditionally a fitness game as such, it is in its own unique way.
Wii Fit & Wii Fit Plus
The classics of Nintendo Fitness Games. Whether you owned both at the time or just Wii Fit, it is still a popular choice even now. Both featured a range of different exercises and fun mini-games that players of all ages could get involved in. Of course, in time, Nintendo followed up the original release with Wii Fit Plus to expand on the fitness gaming experience with new mini-games to play.
Wii Fit U
When the Wii U was released, it was only natural for Nintendo to release an updated version of the much-loved Wii Fit games. This new version came with many of the exercises from Wii Fit Plus (minus a small handful) but also added a number of new dance and aerobic mini-games.
While this is only a snapshot of the fitness-inspired video games out there, it does seem like Nintendo is the one to lead the way with the genre. There are still plenty more out there to explore including earlier iterations to some mentioned in this post.
Whether you are someone who regularly works out or you are looking at introducing some basic and gentle exercises, there are plenty of options you can explore. Fitness games are a great way to get moving and can easily be a fun addition to any healthy lifestyle!
Are there any fitness-themed games that you’ve played that you recommend to others or that you have fond memories of? Drop a comment below!
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