tei Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hello all. Basically, I'm here because it depresses me when I consider the number of things that I used to be able to do, that I can't any more. I was forced to quit gymnastics three years ago; I've dabbled in other sports (diving, rowing, swimming, running, and pretty soon-- hopefully-- this quidditch team), but I can't help feeling that every sport I do is just a stand-in until I get back to gymnastics. Which I am doing! In September! And I'm terrified. I'm fat and out of shape and have no flexibility left whatsoever. I can just see myself getting completely frustrated and hating myself once I finally get back to the sport I love. So, I guess my first fitness mission is Operation get-back-to-where-you-were-three-years-ago. I'm massively glad that I can do so with Nerd Fitness! Quote YOU CAN'T RUN FROM PIGS WITH NO GRAVITY Link to comment
Crowbeak Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Easiest way to get more flexible is to stretch every day -- as I'm sure you know from your gymnastics background. Having excess fat only interferes a little bit, because it's literally in the way once you hit a certain point in flexibility, but I'm still more flexible than most people half my size. Don't let your size prevent you from stretching anyway! Quote The enemy's gate is down. Screw weight loss. I want to be able to BENCH PRESS A BEAR. Link to comment
tei Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Haha, worries about my weight are peripheral, it's not like a little excess fat actually interferes with my flexibility. Actually, I wouldn't mind gaining a little weight, if it were muscle. It's just more the factor of "ohmygod I'm gonna have to wear a leotard!" but I know I am being a little silly on that count Quote YOU CAN'T RUN FROM PIGS WITH NO GRAVITY Link to comment
Steve Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hello all. Basically, I'm here because it depresses me when I consider the number of things that I used to be able to do, that I can't any more. I was forced to quit gymnastics three years ago; I've dabbled in other sports (diving, rowing, swimming, running, and pretty soon-- hopefully-- this quidditch team), but I can't help feeling that every sport I do is just a stand-in until I get back to gymnastics. Which I am doing! In September! And I'm terrified. I'm fat and out of shape and have no flexibility left whatsoever. I can just see myself getting completely frustrated and hating myself once I finally get back to the sport I love. So, I guess my first fitness mission is Operation get-back-to-where-you-were-three-years-ago. I'm massively glad that I can do so with Nerd Fitness!Welcome to the rebellion Tei Let us know how we can help!-Steve Quote Rebel Leader. I post videos of my dog on Instagram, and sometimes even share fitness wisdom. SOMETIMES. Link to comment
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