Is that the mode they're playing on UpUpDownDown here? This is the second video, first one was posted here on the last page or so.
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Ring Fit Adventure Is The Best Workout I've Ever Had (and that's because it's an incredible game)
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Should've known. Dang.
I was looking to use GCU to get the game cheaper.
There are some things I absolutely can't stand about this game.
The trainer's voice, which I disabled.
Instructions on how to perform a workout every single time you have to do it.
AB GUARD
VICTORY POSE
Other than that, and perhaps some things I'm forgetting, it has definitely got me to work out a lot more than other methods.
The trainer's voice, which I disabled.
Instructions on how to perform a workout every single time you have to do it.
AB GUARD
VICTORY POSE
Other than that, and perhaps some things I'm forgetting, it has definitely got me to work out a lot more than other methods.
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Any advice on how to keep the leg strap from sliding? I have it as tight as I can and it still frequently slides during jogging.
It's a great game and availability seems to have been very limited since before Christmas. The good reception seems to have led to demand outweighing demand.
I bought it for a bit of fun and now use it as an exercise tool when I can't get to the gym
Victory Pose and Instructions annoy me, the other stuff not so much. Especially the trainers voice, quite motivational to me.
You know how I know this game works for me more than any other workout method, I had to miss my workout yesterday just because of life stuff and normally I get upset because I ruined my routine and that's what makes me quit, losing the workout in my own time. This time I'm more upset because I wanted to play the game, so I'm more looking forward to playing again rather then thinking about missing part of the schedule.
Mentally this means for idiot me I can handle life making me miss more meaning it's easier to stick to it.
Mentally this means for idiot me I can handle life making me miss more meaning it's easier to stick to it.
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Having the instructions every single time you perform a workout is extremely annoying. Biggest frustration with the game for me.
Any other developer would at least give you the option to turn it off. But not Nintendo.
I had the same issue. Then I put on a light knee brace as a barrier to stop the strap from sliding down, and it works great.
?? I could have sworn when I tried this it was so much worse.
I've been putting it over the top of my clothes to get it to stay up.
Maybe it wasn't tight enough....
Either way, I'm around 30 days in, been going low carb breakfast and lunch and then dinner is anything goes (within reason) and doing ring fit Monday, Wednesday Friday.
I'm about 2.5kgs down so far, so not super fast, but steady :D And I'm enjoying the game a lot so definitely going to keep with it and see if I can hit my goal of losing 20kgs this year.
Wrapping it directly around your skin seems to work for me. Trying to wrap it around cloth like my shorts doesn't work as well.
Those pop up when the joycons need to re-calibrate. I agree it's a touch annoying, but I guess I prefer that to it saying "RECALIBRATING" all the time.
I thought they recalibrated before every real exercise? What is the victory pose doing that standing still to establish a starting position isn't?
It will depend on the material your clothes are made of. A lot of shorts, especially gym shorts, will be slippery for the strap to stay on properly
I play RFA with a pair of pajama bottoms on, so the material is a rougher flannel material, and the strap stays on fine
As Buttonbasher said, I think it's related to calibrations. If you have done a squat at some point in the workout, I don't think you'll see the victory pose set-up come on, or at least it will be less likely
Maybe put it higher. I have mine pretty high up my leg and haven't had any issues, also I put it on top of my shorts or joggers. That may help.
That works too, except it is brutal when you are trying to do high knee lifts like running though water
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What region are you in? There is apparently some stock in parts of Europe at the moment.
They're producing new stock constantly, it's just really in demand everywhere at the moment. And I guess the ring itself (and coronavirus affecting factories) is limiting the amount they can produce quickly.
Saw a copy of Ring Fit Adventure at Target last night. Almost nabbed it, but I've got so much else to play at the moment.
Cross-posting from the OT, but I thought folks might find the data interesting:
I finished up the first NG+ last night!
My stats:
Days Played: 128
Time spent actively exercising: 55:34:49
Calories Burned: 21990.27
Distance ran: 161.60 miles
Total Ring Presses: 34069
Still a really huge fan. My arms are considerably more toned than they were when I started, specifically on my biceps. I had little to no definition before, whereas now I have distinct visible change there, and on my shoulder and neck muscles. I've mentioned before that I was never a runner in life, and had pretty severe anxiety about doing it after some tumultuous PE class trauma as a kid. That's all to say that I was able to run three miles around the outdoor track near my home, without stopping, this past week. The whole thing has been genuinely life changing, and I'm so appreciative for how this game eases you into the world of exercise. It's supportive all the way.
Was kind of disappointed to see them say that the second NG+ is the last one. I'm hoping there's some kind of indefinite adventure mode at the end, or planned as DLC. I'd also love if they added additional skill tree stuff to work toward, since that maxes out early into the first NG+
I hope the impressive sales figures will lead to DLC, and/or a sequel.
I'm thankful that this game exists.
I finished up the first NG+ last night!
My stats:
Days Played: 128
Time spent actively exercising: 55:34:49
Calories Burned: 21990.27
Distance ran: 161.60 miles
Total Ring Presses: 34069
Still a really huge fan. My arms are considerably more toned than they were when I started, specifically on my biceps. I had little to no definition before, whereas now I have distinct visible change there, and on my shoulder and neck muscles. I've mentioned before that I was never a runner in life, and had pretty severe anxiety about doing it after some tumultuous PE class trauma as a kid. That's all to say that I was able to run three miles around the outdoor track near my home, without stopping, this past week. The whole thing has been genuinely life changing, and I'm so appreciative for how this game eases you into the world of exercise. It's supportive all the way.
Was kind of disappointed to see them say that the second NG+ is the last one. I'm hoping there's some kind of indefinite adventure mode at the end, or planned as DLC. I'd also love if they added additional skill tree stuff to work toward, since that maxes out early into the first NG+
I hope the impressive sales figures will lead to DLC, and/or a sequel.
I'm thankful that this game exists.
It's not really a game that takes up time from others though. You spend maybe 45 minutes doing a few stages and then call it a day. I've been going for about 80 days and I'm just getting to the last world of the "maingame."
It's super nice to have something to get me off my ass when I've just been playing an RPG for hours for instance.
I'm curious, what is the average length of everyone's workouts? Usually I'll call it quits after about 15 minutes of actual exercise (which is more like 30-45 minutes of game time, since it only tracks the time you're actually moving) but I feel like I should be doing more.
I average around 15-30 minutes of actual exercise (30-60 minutes realtime). Pretty early on, I shifted my goals toward set things like making sure I jog at least one mile, burn at least 200 calories, and complete the 500 bonus reps you can earn while the console is in rest mode. It made things more attainable, rather than just focusing on my total time spent.
I'm loving this game. I've been playing it for a month and I want to play more as time goes by. Didn't expect it to be as good as it is.
Does the downtime between exercises get better after the 1st World?
I think I was playing for around 40 minutes and only got about 12 minutes of actual exercise.
If not I doubt I'll continue using it and just go back to normal routines outside of the game. Just doesn't feel like an efficient use of time.
I think I was playing for around 40 minutes and only got about 12 minutes of actual exercise.
If not I doubt I'll continue using it and just go back to normal routines outside of the game. Just doesn't feel like an efficient use of time.
Totally. The bigger story stuff is pretty frontloaded. It also quickly starts adding new exercise moves, rather than just limiting you to mostly squats.
That's awesome! Glad to hear it's been such a positive thing for you. I'm only playing once a week currently, but would love to play more. I really enjoy it too.
Do I get to add an extra exercise slot at some point as I would like to have more variety in the moveset?
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Yeah you get to expand it several times, I think to a max of 10.
It HAS to be Up front or some of the exercises will get thrown off and be less effective. It took me a while to realize this one
Seconding that this is a game that is tailor made for short sessions. I also thought getting it would affect my backlog but it wasn't the case for me. Unless you are a gymrat already, you will probably be playing the game anywhere between 15-60min a session. The game often reminds you its time to cooldown and not to overexert yourself.
For me, its been a nice change of pace to have in a gaming "backlog"
edit: lol lttp to all those responses but /shrug
Saw a copy on Friday. Made the mistake of not grabbing it there and then. Came back today, sold out citywide :(
You can do the "silent" jogging which is just kind of bouncing up and down. That's what we do on our second floor apartment. Probably no where near as good as actually jogging in place, but it's something.
Yeah I thought about that, but you vastly underestimate how thin the walls/floors are in some of these Japanese apartments can possibly be haha. Even I'm surprised at how much I can hear when people are me are just talking in a normal indoor voice!