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The Link Between Fitness and Esports Performance

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TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany204 Posts
July 31 2025 09:54 GMT
#1
Hello everyone.

Physical exercise is generally known to have many benefits and improve performance across many activities. But does working out improve gaming performance, or would any gamer be better off sweating with their mouse in their hand instead of dumbbells? The answer: it depends—let's look at the details.

[DISCLAIMER]: The article is written for my weekly newsletter, and published on my website. A new episode comes out every Sunday (directly into your inbox and on my website).

Have a great weekend,
Christian

🎮 Gaming & Esports Performance Researcher | ✖️ https://x.com/TrAiDoS | 🌍 https://www.christian-staedter.com/ | 🕹️ Esports Freelancer - Admin 👨‍🏫 University Lecturer
Yurie
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
12000 Posts
August 04 2025 08:37 GMT
#2
I think exercise would have two impacts. If young, you lose game time and thus probably see small impact from the positives of physical exercise. If older you can't use the physical exercise time for more game time due to health reasons and thus any gains are pure gains.
jamesshaw624
Profile Joined August 2025
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August 04 2025 14:23 GMT
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MaryMerkley
Profile Joined August 2025
1 Post
August 15 2025 01:45 GMT
#4
Hey folks, interesting question! It's true, physical fitness has widespread benefits. I wonder if a quick session focusing on reaction time, then relaxing with a game like Slope Game to test reflexes, would be a good balance. Perhaps incorporating short, active breaks could enhance focus during longer gaming sessions.
matra99
Profile Joined January 2026
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January 13 2026 03:12 GMT
#5
While mastering Run 3 demands lightning-fast reflexes and strategic thinking, neglecting physical fitness might be a misstep. A healthy body supports a healthy mind, potentially boosting focus and endurance during intense gaming sessions. So, maybe a balance of virtual running in Run 3 and real-world exercise is the optimal strategy for peak performance.
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