on ring fit adventure and fitness culture

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The fact that Ring Fit Adventure unapologetically makes insecurity and mental pain the major enemy in its story forces players to grapple with their own definition of what fitness actually is, or should be. Fitness isn’t a number on a scale, and it’s not a clothing size. It’s about training your body to do a little bit more than it could before. It’s not just about looking good; it’s about feeling good, and doing new things with your body.