cryptomancy Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 So I am (obviously) new and just figured I would introduce myself! I'm Jacinda, I'm quite out of shape though I used to fence competitively (saber), and now I'm just trying to get myself into shape after spending way too long doing nothing and eating like crap. I just finished my first week on a C25K program (which I know is really nothing special but it's a huge achievement for me to even make it this far) and I actually had a moment today when I thought "oh wow, I actually can see why people like this running thing!" and then about three minutes later I was back to "ughhhhhh this suuuuuuucks..." but I'm getting there and trying to stay positive! I'm mostly interested in running, swimming, and bodyweight exercises, anything that I can do alone and without going to a gym or buying fancy equipment. Anyway, most of my friends aren't really into fitness (as huge nerds--including myself! so often are) so I'm really looking forward to meeting people here who I can talk about workouts with, hahaha! Level 2 Goblin Adventurer STR 2 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3 | CHA 2First Challenge!Current Challenge! Link to comment
Laureleye Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 We all start somewhere, so don't apologize for it - its just great that you made a start. I work out alone at home too. There are lots of things you can do with minimum equipment investment. Good luck and welcome. 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
cryptomancy Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks for the welcome! ^^ And yeah I'm trying to get over the whole "apologizing for my existence thing" but it's an uphill battle, haha! Level 2 Goblin Adventurer STR 2 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3 | CHA 2First Challenge!Current Challenge! Link to comment
Altadoon Dunmeri Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Saber fencing is best fencing. Never done it myself, but I'd love to try. Friends who lift together stay together. Let's be friends. Link to comment
cryptomancy Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Saber fencing is best fencing. Never done it myself, but I'd love to try.Oh man, you really should!!! I am such an evangelist with fencing, because it seems like I meet a lot of people who always wanted to try it and were intimidated by it, either because of the cost or because it's a fairly insular sport community...but taking a class is both relatively affordable and good for introducing you to the rest of the community so I definitely recommend it. One of my instructors used to say that foil is an art, epee is a science, and saber is just a straight-up sport. I'm not sure if I agree with that (believe it or not there is some finesse involved with saber...even if there is also a lot of screaming and jumping...) but it's definitely a good thing to keep in mind when you're choosing your weapon! Level 2 Goblin Adventurer STR 2 | DEX 2 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3 | CHA 2First Challenge!Current Challenge! Link to comment
Altadoon Dunmeri Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Oh man, you really should!!! I am such an evangelist with fencing, because it seems like I meet a lot of people who always wanted to try it and were intimidated by it, either because of the cost or because it's a fairly insular sport community...but taking a class is both relatively affordable and good for introducing you to the rest of the community so I definitely recommend it. One of my instructors used to say that foil is an art, epee is a science, and saber is just a straight-up sport. I'm not sure if I agree with that (believe it or not there is some finesse involved with saber...even if there is also a lot of screaming and jumping...) but it's definitely a good thing to keep in mind when you're choosing your weapon! Sounds cool. I'll be moving to another town in a month. Might as well seek out a club there. Friends who lift together stay together. Let's be friends. Link to comment
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