Fortnite Classed As 'Best Alternative' To A Workout

If you have kids aged eight and above, you may already know how hard it is to get them to do anything healthy, from eating their vegetables to taking their gym subscriptions seriously. 

Working out can be daunting for individuals of all ages, especially if you have had to sacrifice a class, work, or rest time for a workout session. For many people, the sheer lack of motivation to stick to fitness routines is the cause of their wellness problems. 

What if working out can be as simple as playing a game in your living room? It might interest you that Fortnite passes as the best alternative to a workout for many people. In this article, we discuss how that is possible. 

What is Fortnite?

Fortnite is an online video game released in 2017. In three years, the game has garnered massive traction among online gamers, with over 80 million active monthly users becoming the third esports game in the world. The game has three distinctive modes: Fortnite Save the World, Fortnite Creative, and Fortnite Battle Royal, with the latter being the most common. 

Features from the Fortnite Battle Royale game include weapons like rifles, traps, and grenade launchers hidden in different parts of the island. You need to explore the island, locate these weapons, and leverage them for your gameplay. The overarching aim of the game is to be the last survivor as the island shrinks, bringing players closer together as time passes. 

 Health Benefits Of Playing Fortnite

Fortnite can be very physically intensive. A Betway Insider scoop revealed that playing 90 minutes of a Fortnite game can be compared to 353 squats (equivalent to 162 push-ups or 239 crunches).

This provides gamers with various health benefits, including: 

• Emote dancing 

The level of interaction and engagement associated with playing Fortnite cannot be understated. For instance, dancing is a mainstay for Fortnite gamers. They bust meme moves inspired by real-world events like Russel Horning's flossin' with Katy Perry on Saturday Night Live. Some dance movers are carved from movies, shows, and viral events. 

The game has a cult-like following, and they have no reservations about 'bussin' the dance moves at any chance. The normalcy of dancing everywhere speaks to how much of a workout craze playing Fortnite has become. And there is no looking back.

• Bootcamps 

Fortnite Battle Royale boot camps are like where the gamers train to prepare for the main battle. You can train your reflexes, engage in target practice, etc. Each BootCamp will have a series of tasks, from push-ups to squats which you will need to perform before moving to the next or the actual game.

• Enhanced team building 

Fortnite gamers can opt to go solo or play with friends and other users. Players find it cool chatting as they play using headsets and microphones. For the most part, players are more motivated to stick to dance for workout routines if their friends are in on it too. 

Constant communication can improve their communication skills. And people can leverage this motivation to introduce competitive dances and useful exercises from the Fortnite Fitness Action.

Generally, Fortnite has already become a remote workout sensation apart from the gaming fun. And each new trend pushes the sensation further into the future.