An Idle Dad Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I've been working on my fitness doing various things for the past year and a half, been attending a gym since September, and really found my groove with Stronglifts 5x5 since mid-Dec. I don't know if it is the squats, but on Monday I realised it might be possible and yesterday I did some stretching then - touched my toes. Probably for the first time in decades! 8 Quote Link to comment
Rookiebeotch Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Not 'lame'.Try 'proof of concept'. Keep it up! 1 Quote Current Challenge March 2016 Second Challenge First challenge, Battle Log Link to comment
Roldanis Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Totally not lame, a lot of people can't do this and is a required mobility test for Navy. You'd be surprised with how many get disqualified for this. 1 Quote 64% 64% Get Deadlift to 405 lbs for 2x6 - Current 260 lbs 2/16/14 Link to comment
amydoesthings Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 This is a definite milestone! Congrats! I get so excited seeing posts like this. Besides, it may only seem a little difference, but all those little differences accumulate... 1 Quote Level 0 Pixie. My QuestSTR 0|DEX 2|STA 0|CON 1|WIS 7|CHA 5(I'm not actually wise or charismatic - I just don't deserve any strength points yet) Link to comment
Papa Raf C Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Mobility improvements are never lame and are fantastic milestones. They open up more opportunities to be stronger! 1 Quote No body, no mind. My Battle Log: A Weightlifting Story Link to comment
An Idle Dad Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks everyone! It felt like a small thing compared to "deadlift twice my body weight" and other wow posts here, but I appreciate the reality check! I am wooting! Quote Link to comment
mkdutch Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Like everyone above said, that isn't lame in the slightest. There are a surprising number of people that can't touch their toes so being able to is legit awesome! Quote Race: Tiefling Class: Assassin [Level: 2 | STR 3 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 1 | CHA 2 ] I don't want to be skinny. I want to be dangerous. Link to comment
kruser Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Great job! No feat (sorry, had to!) is too small! I'm a runner and stretch almost daily after my runs and I can barely get to my toes on a good day! Keep up the hard work! Quote KruserFleet Footed Wood ElfSCOUTSTR 2 | DEX 3 | STA 5 | CON 3 | WIS 2 | CHA 0 Link to comment
DrMobius Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Absolutely nothing lame about it! Congratulations! Quote <p>Level 3 Troll AssassinSTR: 5.5 DEX: 2 STA: 6.75 CON: 3 WIS: 12.75 CHA: 5.75My Battle LogThe First Official Challenge of MOBIUS!! The SECOND Official Challenge of MOBIUS!! http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/69290-the-return-of-mobius/ Weight Loss Goal (106 lbs of 150lbs) 70.6%70.6% "Watch your back, shoot straight, conserve ammo, and never, ever, cut a deal with a dragon." Link to comment
insanity Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks everyone! It felt like a small thing compared to "deadlift twice my body weight" and other wow posts here, but I appreciate the reality check! I am wooting!Reaching the top of a mountain, requires walking up little stones... :-) Quote "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
TheAccountant Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Not lame. Totally undervalued ability. Tight Hammies are the cause of 80% of back problems and millions of Americans end up on disability each year because they can't touch their toes. So...AWSOME! Quote Middle Age Mutant Ninja Panda Monk Level 13, Epic Quest Level 3 Academy Class Achievements: General=21, Academy=12, Ranger=11, Warrior=8, Scout=14, Assassin=15, Monk 7, Druid 8, Adventurer 29, Link to comment
Guest Hornbeam Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Brilliant! I dream of doing that one day! Quote Link to comment
ZalatwicZach Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Wow, well done. I admire your dedication! Quote Eli and the Timeline of Growth "Anxiety is love's greatest killer. It makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you. You want to save him, but you know he will strangle you with his panic." ~ Anaïs Nin Link to comment
EricMN Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks everyone! It felt like a small thing compared to "deadlift twice my body weight" and other wow posts here, but I appreciate the reality check! I am wooting!Not lame. Pride justified.I think it's natural to compare our progress against those who impress us with theirs, but then again, we didn't all start in the same places. I have to remind myself of this all the time.Well done! Quote Rebel Scum - Current Challenge Link to comment
Miw_Sher Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Agreed with everyone saying not lame. Just google "yoga for hamstrings" and see the amount of videos on the subject for proof of how many people struggle with it. Quote Goblin | Level 7 | STR: 4 | DEX: 2 | STA: 3 | CON: 3.5 | WIS: 8 | CHA: 2.5 Nerdfitness Character, Past challenges: 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6, Current challenge (March 19 - April 15): click Tough Mudder Ireland || Battle for Graduation || My Neverending Story (on hiatus) Link to comment
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