kwetterman Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Hello! I just joined NerdFitness and the NerdFitness Academy! Funny enough, I found this site because I was looking for a way to prep myself to take a martial art and learn how to limber up and get in shape. I'm not limber at all, so that's definitely something I'll be working on. I'm rather new to the fitness arena; I've been going to the gym off and on, but I don't quite know what I'm doing just yet. I'm excited to learn and grow and see where I end up! Quote Link to comment
Pesky Squall Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Welcome aboard! What martial arts are you getting into? Have you tried yoga to limber up? Quote Link to comment
kwetterman Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Thanks! I've tried one yoga class haha. I did purchase I think the beginners NF Yoga? We'll see how that goes, plus on of my friends does yoga all the time. I got super self-conscious in that yoga class, even though they were really nice about it and the whole point is to just be there and do the best you can, but my mentality wasn't the greatest when I did that class 😬 I'm not sure which martial art I want to try. I did karate for a bit when I was a kid, so I'm thinking maybe kenpo or something like that Quote Link to comment
Lady Morbuks Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 It’s hard to be a beginner in yoga, like many things. Hang in there! The stronger you get, the more the rest poses are actually relaxing like they claim they are 😆 I’m 100% nerd, so I often find myself surprised that I find fitness so interesting. I like all the different ways people figure out how to improve and entertain ourselves. Welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment
kwetterman Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Great! I might try yoga again, especially since one of my achilles tendons is so tight. My foot can't always touch the floor, but I think yoga should definitely help with that. I've always been a nerd, too! But I've only recently gotten into fitness, and it's nice to see that there are different ways to get into shape and be healthy 1 Quote Link to comment
Pesky Squall Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 9 hours ago, kwetterman said: Thanks! I've tried one yoga class haha. I did purchase I think the beginners NF Yoga? We'll see how that goes, plus on of my friends does yoga all the time. I got super self-conscious in that yoga class, even though they were really nice about it and the whole point is to just be there and do the best you can, but my mentality wasn't the greatest when I did that class 😬 I'm not sure which martial art I want to try. I did karate for a bit when I was a kid, so I'm thinking maybe kenpo or something like that Makes sense, I was tumbling all over the place when I did my first class. Quote Link to comment
Eliza Granger Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hi! You can always try yoga classes on Youtube if you want to practice by yourself; that's how I started doing yoga. Now I don't really go to/watch any yoga classes, instead I just go through my own motion yoga sequences while listening to music. Feel free to ask if you want any recommendations Quote Link to comment
kwetterman Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 @Eliza Granger Thanks! I would love recommendations. I got NF Yoga when I signed up, too. I just need to make use of it 😆 Quote Link to comment
MsAllegraFox Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/9/2020 at 2:50 AM, kwetterman said: Hello! I just joined NerdFitness and the NerdFitness Academy! Funny enough, I found this site because I was looking for a way to prep myself to take a martial art and learn how to limber up and get in shape. I'm not limber at all, so that's definitely something I'll be working on. Welcome! I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I see a lot of people say "I want to get fit and in shape before I start Jiu Jitsu, what exercises should I focus on?" and the standard response generally from Black Belts is "just turn up to class, you'll get in shape along the way" Now I know with everything going on, turning up to class is probably not a thing at the moment, but when this is all over don't be afraid to just jump into your first class, I was nowhere near fit when I started and just by turning up and practicing I managed to really improve my strength and cardio. Don't wait until you think you're good enough to try! 😊 1 Quote Battle Log: Cry Havoc and Let Slip the Fox of War// Challenge 1 (Do Over) // Respawn Log: Continue [Y]/[N] “Some humans would do anything to see if it was possible to do it. If you put a large switch in some cave somewhere, with a sign on it saying 'End-of-the-World Switch. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH', the paint wouldn't even have time to dry.” Thief of Time Link to comment
Eliza Granger Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 @kwetterman Ha, yah I just joined too so I don't know very well yet all the resources on this website. Five Parks Yoga is a good YouTube channel for yoga videos. Erin does a great job of explaining the moves as she goes. Quote Link to comment
kwetterman Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Thanks, @MsAllegraFox and @Eliza Granger! I appreciate the help and advice I'll definitely have to try both 2 Quote Link to comment
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