Introduction

[Red Knight]

Hello, rebels. I'm 27, and up until the last year or so, I've been in pretty bad shape. I had mild exertion asthma, which limited my participation in sports and other physical activities - there was too much coughing and gasping for air for it to be any fun. Due to my sedentary lifestyle, I've always been relatively weak, but I'm working on changing that.

 

About a year ago, I started biking to work. I live three miles away, and I took it slow, so it was very gentle exercise. After a year of this, I was surprised to find out that I was actually capable of running three miles without stopping or showing any signs of asthma. My doctor had told me that cardio would make my asthma better, but I never thought it would be totally cured like this! (Cats still give me asthma, but not running.)

 

Here's my battle plan for getting in shape: For now, I'm working on becoming a well-rounded athlete. I'm working on sprints, runs of 1-3 miles, and bodyweight exercises. When I have mastered those things, I'll start lifting weights. Once I have perfected my super-strength and super-speed, I'll find a way to use my powers for good. Possibly I'll join a sport or do martial arts.

 

I am also recovering from a wrist injury. I sprained it (or something like that) about three years ago when I fell off a bicycle, but it still hurts occasionally if I overuse it. I'm working on strengthening my hands, wrists, and forearms. I'm hoping some strength will prevent re-injury. Any advice for continuing rehab would be appreciated!

 

I have dabbled in many aspects of nerd-dom. I am primarily a book-nerd (English major), but I'm currently taking a few levels in computer-nerd. At times I've been a retro gamer and a pen-and-paper RPG player. I am a nerd of all trades and a master of none.

[Laghail]

22 hours ago, Red Knight said:

I have dabbled in many aspects of nerd-dom. I am primarily a book-nerd (English major), but I'm currently taking a few levels in computer-nerd. At times I've been a retro gamer and a pen-and-paper RPG player. I am a nerd of all trades and a master of none.

 

Same!! Welcome to NF!

[GregT.]

Welcome to the Wide World of Nerd!

 

TANSTAAFL!

[Elastigirl]

Welcome! I  have found these wrist exercises to be very good at strengthening my wrists

https://gmb.io/wrists/

[Roamer]

Hey welcome to Nerdfitness! You ever want to talk about ANYTHING at all feel free to shoot me a PM. I'm on here in the mornings and occasionally the early afternoon central standard time. I'm big on staying motivated and overcoming obstacles so if you ever feel yourself slipping I'll do my best to try and keep ya going! Or if you just want some general advice about exercise I can pass on what I have tried or heard. Whatever it may be, glad you joined, hope you stay, and I hope you can get whatever it is you aspire for.

[GregT.]

Thanks, I really like it here.  Seems to be a good place for people to interface.

[Red Knight]

Hello everyone!

 

Good to meet you @Laghail @GregT. @Elastigirl and @Roamer.

 

On 9/22/2017 at 10:12 PM, Elastigirl said:

Welcome! I  have found these wrist exercises to be very good at strengthening my wrists

https://gmb.io/wrists/

 

Thanks, I'll try those exercises, Elastigirl. I'm pretty excited that I can do pushups without pain for the first time in a few years. 

 

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone.