Kwisatz Haderach Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hello All! It's been roughly a month now that I have started working out in a gym with one of my close friends from church. This will be the first time I have been serious about getting back into shape(leveling up) since 2009. I'm pretty familiar with many of the moves and processes involved in exercising, however, I do think I did buy in heavily into the prevailing thoughts of split sets and supplementation as the way to a healthy body. Luckily, I stumbled onto Nerd Fitness a few months ago while doing some research into Cross Fit for a buddy of mine. What I read is stunning when all you have really been taught is that you need vitamins, hours of cardio, and specialized personal trainers to gain the strength and body that you want. It was intriguing, informational, and entertaining so I have continued to read and investigate through this site and other recommended sources. After doing the basic bodyweight workout for three weeks, we decided we wanted to do something different. We found a full body workout routine on bodybuilding.com (there was no progression and it was done entirely on machines) but it really wasn't cutting the mustard. Plus, it took far too long to do the routine. We did discover that we enjoyed getting stronger and lifting weight. So I've found the Strong Lifts Program and App off of the Nerd Fitness site. I'm looking forward to getting stronger and seeing what kind of gains are made. I look forward to working with you! 2 Quote "For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer." Arnold Schwarzenegger Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Link to comment
thegingerdances Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Welcome to NerdFitness, Kwisatz! We're stoked to have you on board! Congratulations on taking the first steps toward awesomeness--researching, lifting weights, and a month in the gym are great achievements! The next NF "challenge" begins on April 14th. Will you be joining us? You'd kick butt for sure! Quote Respawned Level 1 Rebel STR: 1 STA: 3 DEX: 2 CON: 1 WIS: 3 CHA: 2 Challenges: current! Link to comment
Kwisatz Haderach Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks Ginger! Yes, I fully intend on participating in the next NF challenge. I'm also working on getting my buddy to sign up. 1 Quote "For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer." Arnold Schwarzenegger Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Link to comment
AmberShards Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hey, nice to meet another Dune fan... Best of luck on your future quests! 1 Quote ~ Amber: Level 0 Half-Elf Adventurer ~ STR: 0 - DEX: 0 - STA: 0 - CON: 0 - WIS: 0 - CHA: 0"Your current safe boundaries were once unknown frontiers." Link to comment
Kwisatz Haderach Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Despite my nerd life filling my household my wife was still befuddled by my screen name. I'm hoping to have some interesting challenges based around the journey of Paul to Muadib. I'm aiming to have some real fun with it. Quote "For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer." Arnold Schwarzenegger Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Link to comment
thegingerdances Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Kwisatz, I feel ashamed for having to look up your screen name. Dune is one of my favorite films, and I'm trying to get my hands on the book this summer... Shame on me. I'm a bad nerd! 1 Quote Respawned Level 1 Rebel STR: 1 STA: 3 DEX: 2 CON: 1 WIS: 3 CHA: 2 Challenges: current! Link to comment
Kwisatz Haderach Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'm excited. I set up on my first challenge! Wish me luck! 1 Quote "For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer." Arnold Schwarzenegger Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Link to comment
thegingerdances Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 You can do this! You are the Kwisatz Haderach! *insert cheesy 80s music and effects* Quote Respawned Level 1 Rebel STR: 1 STA: 3 DEX: 2 CON: 1 WIS: 3 CHA: 2 Challenges: current! Link to comment
Brovatar Korra Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Woohoo! Lift all the things! 1 Quote "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
Kwisatz Haderach Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 albeus, you're in Austin? I'm in San Antonio! I noticed that there are meet ups in the Austin area time to time? Have you been to any of these? Best of luck with the Tough Mudder! I am no runner. I have short little legs and a long torso, so running is needlessly difficult for me. Quote "For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer." Arnold Schwarzenegger Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Link to comment
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