Review: (In)Accessibility in Ring Fit Adventure
I started Ring Fit Adventure with high hopes. COVID had halted most of my go-to fitness activities, and I was optimistic that Ring Fit would provide an in-home alternative. I’d been taking fitness classes through my school to keep moving, but this would give me some motivation to exercise on my own time! When I found the accessibility settings, I was excited that they’d considered it at all. My shoulder makes everything that’s overhead difficult or impossible, but there’s a “shoulder assist” option! Unfortunately, I was disappointed by how limited the “assist” was. In the end, Ring Fit’s attempt at accessibility features left me frustrated and demoralized, but they may…
My exercise adventures, post-diagnosis
By the time I finished high school, I knew what was wrong with my body, and I had a better idea on how to manage it. “Better” meaning having an idea where to start, instead of not doing anything because who knows what would work. Exercise is important for helping pain from inflammatory arthritis, but finding exercise that I can do and feel motivated to fit into my schedule is, of course, a challenge. And more recently, it feels like I have to get a lot of exercise to get any benefit for my joints. I still roller skate in the summer, when I can, but it can take a lot…
My exercise adventures, pre-diagnosis
For awhile I dreaded that a doctor would tell me I needed to exercise more to help my arthritis. I envisioned miserable jogs or feeling forced to find time to go swimming. Exercise is an important part of being healthy, though, so why do so many people feel that way? For me, the problem was this idea that the exercise had to be a certain type, and that’s not true at all. I’ve been able to get myself a lot healthier by finding things that I genuinely enjoy doing, even if they’re not typical exercise options. That may seem obvious, but it’s been harder to accomplish than I thought. I’ve…
