Incantor Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I couldn't think of any introduction title that wasn't painfully embarrassing, so I figured I would just cut to the chase! Somewhere along the line I found Nerd Fitness and have been reading blog and forum entries ever since - when I need information or inspiration. I've been lurking for awhile and I think this is the best fitness forum on the internet! Plus, nerds! It's like it was made for me! Everyone is so supportive and helpful. I love the idea of doing challenges - in fact a personal thirty day challenge is what got me started again after a long sedentary period. Doing RP challenges is a freaking stroke of genius! So, thank you Steve! And everyone else that participates here. Anyways, since I joined a gym in February I have made a lot of progress using cardio machines, performing bodyweight exercises, using free weights and some machines. I recently decided to give lap swimming a try. I know how to swim - or at least I thought I did. Turns out my self-taught freestyle is just... terrible! So I plan to start over and learn the stroke from the beginning. I'm hoping that the swimmers here can help me out, I'll make a thread for that issue later. For now, just saying hi! Edit: here is the swimming thread http://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/topic/28291-my-freestyle-needs-fixing/ Level 3 High Elf Enchanter in Half-Orc Illusion RAWR! STR 2.5 : DEX 2 : STA 2 : CON 2.5 : WIS 5 : CHA 3.5First Challenge Second Challenge Current Challenge Link to comment
Ba'sini'on Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Welcome Nerd! I went to swim practice for 3 years! I haven't swam in a while because I don't have a pool or YMCA remotely close to me anymore. But I still know how to do the strokes and build up stamina and lung strength. PM me if you have any questions! Level 14 Unknown First Challenge, Second Challenge, Third Challenge, Fourth Challenge, Fifth Challenge, Sixth Challenge, Seventh Challenge, Eighth Challenge, Ninth Challenge, Tenth Challenge, Eleventh Challenge, Twelfth Challenge, Thirteenth Challenge, Fourteenth Challenge Str. 18, Dex. 14, Sta. 13, Con. 19, Wis. 22, Cha. 30 Link to comment
Incantor Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks for the welcome! I have added a link in my op to the thread I made in the swimming forum with the details of my situation if you'd like to take a look. Any input as to how I should proceed would be appreciated. Level 3 High Elf Enchanter in Half-Orc Illusion RAWR! STR 2.5 : DEX 2 : STA 2 : CON 2.5 : WIS 5 : CHA 3.5First Challenge Second Challenge Current Challenge Link to comment
Incantor Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 So I think I have a game plan now for improving my freestyle, thanks to all the awesome people in the swimming forum. Now I need a better plan for my resistance training. I booked a double session with my personal trainer for tonight to discuss this and come up with a plan. So far she's just been giving me new exercises when we meet which was great when I was just starting since it really encouraged me to try new things and use parts of the gym that I found intimidating. Now that I am more comfortable, I think it's time for a real program. I'm thinking I will swim on Tuesday & Thursday, and Saturday if I am up to it. Yoga class on Sunday mornings. Then either a full body or half body split routine for Monday and Wednesday. Friday's off, or I could swim that day if I wanted to take Saturday instead.I previously successfully completed a personal challenge to go to the gym every single day for 30 days and I felt great. Actually, I wound up doing 34 days straight. But I think I should plan some rest into my schedule to avoid burnout. I'm also not sure I'm not spreading myself too thin. I want to make sure that I can improve my swimming but I don't want to neglect my resistance training... does my plan sound ok or do I need to tweak it? Level 3 High Elf Enchanter in Half-Orc Illusion RAWR! STR 2.5 : DEX 2 : STA 2 : CON 2.5 : WIS 5 : CHA 3.5First Challenge Second Challenge Current Challenge Link to comment
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