ExpectJade Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Since this is a Nerd fitness forum i figured this would be a good topic.What are your personal inspirations from tv/games/ anny other nerdy stuff.Personally i get a lot of inspiration form the assassins creed games, Arrow on tv and Vikings.Assassins creed.This because is envy their way of life and feel a lot of empathy for their creed. i one day hope to achieve some level of skill in Parkour. Arrow.For me Arrow is about a superhero without any special abilities and had to learn everything he knows, and train his body to superiority. it is inspiring. Vikings.this is simple, because vikings. 3 Quote Lvl 1: Adventurer with monk ambitions Current weight: 123,3 KG. Target weight: 85KG Link to comment
LuxCharizard Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I do my walking from Pokemon. At one point I even estimated the walking distance from town to town, and used weight training goals to ' catch' Pokemon and ' battle'. I also like doing something similar with Elder Scrolls influence. Truthfully I've been lacking in my video game endeavors but I'd love to expand! 7 Quote Link to comment
ExpectJade Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I do my walking from Pokemon. At one point I even estimated the walking distance from town to town, and used weight training goals to ' catch' Pokemon and ' battle'. I also like doing something similar with Elder Scrolls influence. Truthfully I've been lacking in my video game endeavors but I'd love to expand!That is a really cool aproach to reach your goals and make weightloss fun. A little bit to much math for my liking but it sure sounds like a good motivator if you like pokemon. Really cool! Quote Lvl 1: Adventurer with monk ambitions Current weight: 123,3 KG. Target weight: 85KG Link to comment
Parrothead Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Melinda May, although I'm not a small Asian woman. 1 Quote Peace,Chuck"Yes, I am a pirate. Two hundred years too late." Link to comment
ExpectJade Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Melinda May, although I'm not a small Asian woman.Who is melinda may? [emoji28] Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk Quote Lvl 1: Adventurer with monk ambitions Current weight: 123,3 KG. Target weight: 85KG Link to comment
Lateral Planet Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Gonna chime in with some lady heroes:Black Widow, obviously.Lydia from Skyrim is a total badass and strong enough to carry any burdens.At the moment my idol is Connie from Steven Universe. She starts off a total novice but is inspired and becomes an awesome champion! Sworn to the Sword was one of the more heartbreaking episodes, but her dedication and drive really struck a chord with me. 4 Quote Link to comment
ExpectJade Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Those are some awesome female inspiration sources. Idon't know steven universe what is it and who is connie? i would love to know! Quote Lvl 1: Adventurer with monk ambitions Current weight: 123,3 KG. Target weight: 85KG Link to comment
Gogor Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 totally agree on the Arrow. I love the Batman's training montages in the movies, but also - comics give me inpiration: The Iron Fist, The Vagabond, Daredevil and such. Also, I allways get a jolt of energy from martial arts movies ( Ip Man, Raid, Ong bak, Red belt, Karate kid or the Drunken Master - all are awesome!) Quote Link to comment
Lateral Planet Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Those are some awesome female inspiration sources. Idon't know steven universe what is it and who is connie? i would love to know!Well we can't all aspire to be built like Gerard Butler Steven Universe is one of the sweetest cartoons running these days. Connie is Steven's friend and when she learns there's some pretty dangerous stuff going on in town she totally steps up and learns to fight so she can help out. Here's her training montage from the episode I mentioned: Steven Universe 'Do It For Her' So yeah, aforementioned dedication and drive are actually pretty over the top (and you can see how unsettled Steven is in the clip) and the show addresses that very well. PS Melinda May is in Agents of SHIELD. Don't mess with the Cavalry! 1 Quote Link to comment
LuxCharizard Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I'm a nineties cartoon nerd but I have trouble getting into newer ones, I've heard nothing but magnificent things about Stephen Universe. I'm thinking Captain America is also my inspiration. For like. Everything. Quote Link to comment
ExpectJade Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Oh god how could i forget about the cavalry *hides in fear* i will take a look at the cartoon once i am home.It definetly sounds like we have super hero team here! And well charizard i stick with arrow Captain america would be a warrior i geuss, arrow a ranger what do you guys think?Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk Quote Lvl 1: Adventurer with monk ambitions Current weight: 123,3 KG. Target weight: 85KG Link to comment
Lateral Planet Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I'm thinking Captain America is also my inspiration. For like. Everything.Absolutely! If we're talking awesome people who step up and kick butt, Steve Rogers wins all the awards. *fans self* Quote Link to comment
Ultrageek Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Honestly surprised no-one's mentioned this yet, but Goku for starters. Guy is always pushing himself to get stronger so he can defend the people he loves. I identify more with Vegeta myself; training to beat that one guy who's stronger than you. Though it must be said there's a LOT of guys (and, indeed, girls) stronger than me right now. To them I say, "I'm coming for you. I'm coming for each and every one of you in turn". Every time I've struggled in the past I imagine Vegeta shouting at me "DAMMIT MAN! WHERE'S YOUR SAIYAN PRIDE!?" and somehow it helps me push through. For inspiration in general, most of my idols were animated. Optimus Prime, He-Man, Lion-O, the Turtles, Bravestar, Ulysses 31 . . . All these people were paragons of what was right and proper to some extent. And a surprising amount of them were seriously built too. I used to think He-Man underwent a much more pronounced transformation. Nope! Prince Adam is built like a tank. His 'transformation' is from fully clothed to semi-nude. If I was built like that I think I'd feel comfortable wearing a pink waist coat(?) and lilac leggings too. 3 Quote Link to comment
Perpugiliam Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Korra! She's is tough and physically focused, and learns about spiritual focus and control as the show progresses. 4 Quote Perpugiliam- Gnome Ranger. Insert witty quote here 80%80% Weight loss 173 to 148 current 153 75%75% Benchpress 100 lbs Link to comment
KAllen Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I want to be Thor...or at least look like him. But w/out the long hair because I'm a cop and can't have long hair. 2 Quote "A sharp knife is nothing without a sharp eye" - Koloth "Ya can't grill it until ya kill it" - Uncle Ted "If it ain't Metal...IT'S CRAP!!!" - Dee Snider Link to comment
Oramac Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I play a lot of WoW, so I get a lot of my inspiration from that. I really like the dichotomy between the Paladins and Death Knights. Specifically, between the Lich King and Tirion Fordring (going back a couple xpacs here). This is also a great exploration with relation to Star Wars as well. The Light and the Dark. In my view, two sides of the same coin. Also, Paladins in D&D are fantastic. Especially in 5th edition. Ahh, who am I kidding. I just love Paladins. And Star Wars. Actually, I've been thinking about how to make a Jedi/Sith Paladin cosplay. I just need $500 for armor....... 1 Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
marlowe221 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I know it's kind of cliche at this point but... Since walking is my preferred form of exercise for both its physical and meditative qualities, I would have to go with the Lord of the Rings. Whether it's the hobbits or Aragorn or Gandalf those guys were hoofing it all over the place! I do 3.32 miles every time I go for a walk (3-5 nights per week) and it is totally inspired by Tolkien. 3 Quote Yet feet that wandering have gone, Turn at last to home afar. Link to comment
fitnessgurl Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 I know it's kind of cliche at this point but... Since walking is my preferred form of exercise for both its physical and meditative qualities, I would have to go with the Lord of the Rings. Whether it's the hobbits or Aragorn or Gandalf those guys were hoofing it all over the place! I do 3.32 miles every time I go for a walk (3-5 nights per week) and it is totally inspired by Tolkien.Start your walk to Mordor with this link.http://home.insightbb.com/~eowynchallenge/Walk/walk.html Quote L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to comment
Kilyra Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Commander Shepard from Mass Effect! I never used to feel that way until I played the third one and there's a scene with her and another character where they're working out and then spar. It hit me that, of COURSE she'd have to continue working out to stay in shape and she's zooming around the universe. It was just so relateable all of a sudden. I'm just so used to always seeing the action stuff on movies, shows, and games so it was a real "aha!" moment where it all clicked to see "behind the scenes" of these characters. I find when I'm feeling really lackluster as I hop on the treadmill and I'm not pushing myself, I just need to think back on that aha moment. Suddenly, I'm throwing it into Shep mode 1 Quote Kilyra|Level 4|Gorgon|Adventurer Stats: STR 5 | STA 10 | DEX 8 | CON 8 | WIS 9 | CHA 6 "If all I do is try, that means I don't truly believe I can succeed. Look, I may fail. You may fail. But there is no try" ~Kanan Jarrus, Star Wars: Rebels Introduction|Challenge|The Writer's Guild|Battle Log Spoiler Eating 90/10 (2 of 4) 50% 50% Workout at least 4x a week (8 of 16) 50% 50% Hollow Body Work 3x a week (6 of 12) 50% 50% Life Goal: Write 3.5 hrs a week (1 of 4) 25% 25% Link to comment
ajpt Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 For me, Daredevil. This is the guy that constantly makes mistakes by himself and gets beat down by life and others. Yet he always gets up and refuses to quit.Not that my life is that exciting or dangerous, but it gives me encouragement to keep going for what I want and to better myself in every way. Sans spandex of course 2 Quote Link to comment
fitnessgurl Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Black WidowBatmanCaptain AmericaEzio AuditoreIf books were included: Halt from the Ranger's Apprentice series 2 Quote L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to comment
rin Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I feel like Ezio Auditore is my eventual ideal. I WILL start parkour when I feel more in shape. Otherwise, I have to say Eowyn from Lord of the Rings. If we're including books, then Kel from Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small series. I always grew up wanting to be like her, but I never had the same motivation to work out... 3 Quote Dwarf RebelLevel 0 Walk to Mordor: 36.6/1779 miles Link to comment
IncredibleH Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 The Incredible Hulk... obviously. From Science Nerd to mean green engine of destruction just by stepping on Lego, or other such stressful situations. I can relate to that 2 Quote Link to comment
fitnessgurl Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 The Incredible Hulk... obviously. From Science Nerd to mean green engine of destruction just by stepping on Lego, or other such stressful situations. I can relate to that Don't make him angry...you won't like him when he's angry... Quote L3 Human Ranger/Assassin Str. 6 Dex. 2 Sta. 1 Con. 12 Wis. 8 Cha. 3 https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58014 Motto: Where there is life, there is hope. Soli Deo Gloria Link to comment
jfreaksho Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Not a game or TV show, but I'll steal from both the book and movie versions of Jason Bourne: Physically capable, highly intelligent (speaks multiple European and Asian languages*, became a university professor*), excellent fighter, *good at reading people and situations. The skills are impressive as well- high-speed driving, escape and evasion/parkour, climbing, etc. He stays alive by keeping his cool. *The books demonstrate these points better than the movies. Also, his love interest in the books is a more interesting character. The original movie was truer to the books than the Matt Damon version, though I enjoyed all versions. 4 Quote Searching the world for a cure for my wanderlust. Link to comment
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