Ascended: Fitness RPG

I’ve been using this app for about a month now, and I genuinely look forward to logging my workout minutes so I can complete missions and read more of the story! I appreciate that some quests are character/world/story driven, and others are a bit more silly (like tracking down the bean king). Honestly the hardest thing about using the app is remembering to track the habits you can log! It’s a really well rounded fitness and wellness app that rewards any type of movement (not just going to the gym) and wellness beyond the physical body!!

After years of saying I wanted to get back into exercising regularly, but never properly sticking with anything, this app has been amazing. I began using it at iOS release and am now on an 11-day exercising streak. I am not someone who can dedicate a ton of time to exercising - I aim for ~20-30 mins a day. This means I can’t progress through the story missions as quickly as some, but I’ve been making plenty of progress nonetheless and do not feel like I’m missing out. Well, okay - maybe sometimes I sneak in an extra workout before bed because I really want to find out what happens next. But I don’t think that’s a negative! The devs have been immensely helpful and quick to respond to even the smallest of problems. They take feedback seriously and patched the few early-launch bugs very quickly. The little community being built in their Discord server is also wonderfully friendly and supportive.

Since I’ve been using the Ascended app and I can see it becoming an app that keeps me coming back every day. The RPG style progression system makes workouts feel more rewarding instead of just another task. Earning gold, items, and leveling up gives me something fun and engaging to work towards beyond my usual fitness goals. What is keeping me engaged is the community aspect. Having other people around adds a layer of accountability, and the friendly competition is a great motivator when I need an extra push. On top of that, the story line is surprisingly engaging and gives you a reason to keep progressing. If you’re someone who enjoys RPGs and wants to find a fun way to stay consistent with workouts and healthy habits, Ascended is definitely worth checking out.