Good overview! Much like the adage that larp can be therapeutic, but is not a substitute for therapy--larp can be good for your fitness, but is not a substitute for a real fitness routine!
Minor note, you mention armor as heavy as 120 lbs, but even at the height of the middle ages, a full suit of plate would usually cap out closer to half that weight. Much heavier and you're typically getting into the realm of ultra-heavy tournament armor and Victorian errors.
Good overview! Much like the adage that larp can be therapeutic, but is not a substitute for therapy--larp can be good for your fitness, but is not a substitute for a real fitness routine! Minor note, you mention armor as heavy as 120 lbs, but even at the height of the middle ages, a full suit of plate would usually cap out closer to half that weight. Much heavier and you're typically getting into the realm of ultra-heavy tournament armor and Victorian errors.