jnicole Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to jump in to the Nerd Fitness community!!! I'm 22 and moderately overweight. My initial weight loss goal is 30 lbs -- But I'd rather have a healthy body fat % and clothes that fit better than a number on a scale. My favorite forms of exercise are dancing, swimming, and walking/running. I am willing to try any type of exercise/workout! In March 2012, I fell off my bicycle and tore my PCL, which has made "explosive" or "high-impact" forms of exercise nearly impossible (the injury wasn't correctly diagnosed until July 2012). I've been in physical therapy for a while and I'm working to gain strength in my quads and hips to stabilize my knee. I'm currently unable to run for more than 2 minutes due to pain, and I can't jump, either. I'm really looking forward to the day when I can do both those things again! I found Nerd Fitness because I'm really into LOTR, and came across "A Hobbit's Guide to Walking" in September. That was really the only form of exercise I could do at that time so I was looking for anything to inspire me to walk more. So, my fellow nerds - let's do this. Level 2 Half-Giant | Adventurer**aspiring to Druid/Scout hybrid and Wood Elf-dom**STR: 4 | DEX: 2 | STA: 3 | CON: 4.5 | WIS: 6.75 | CHA: 6Walk to Mordor | Epic Quest | Recovery JourneyI have a why. This is my how. Link to comment
Laureleye Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Welcome to the adventurer's guild. Hope you're planning on joining the challenge which should start Monday. The hardest part of the workout is lacing up your shoes'"10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Current Challenge |INTJ | MFP | FitBit Link to comment
jnicole Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks, I am planning to join the challenge! Looks like I jumped on board at the right time! Level 2 Half-Giant | Adventurer**aspiring to Druid/Scout hybrid and Wood Elf-dom**STR: 4 | DEX: 2 | STA: 3 | CON: 4.5 | WIS: 6.75 | CHA: 6Walk to Mordor | Epic Quest | Recovery JourneyI have a why. This is my how. Link to comment
Pherales Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Welcome to Nerd fitness! Sorry to hear about your knee, I don't know if you've already worked with it, but have you considered a pilates class? Pilates was designed initially for dancers with injuries to help them recover, and it's extremely low impact. It might help a little Do the thing 2024 Intentions Roadmap Link to comment
jnicole Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Welcome to Nerd fitness! Sorry to hear about your knee, I don't know if you've already worked with it, but have you considered a pilates class? Pilates was designed initially for dancers with injuries to help them recover, and it's extremely low impact. It might help a little Thanks for the suggestion, Vexate! I haven't thought about trying pilates as rehab, but it makes a lot of sense. Some of the things I'm doing in physical therapy have hints of pilates moves. I'll have to look in to classes near where I live. Level 2 Half-Giant | Adventurer**aspiring to Druid/Scout hybrid and Wood Elf-dom**STR: 4 | DEX: 2 | STA: 3 | CON: 4.5 | WIS: 6.75 | CHA: 6Walk to Mordor | Epic Quest | Recovery JourneyI have a why. This is my how. Link to comment
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