Getting back in shape

-mex- · 05-25-2007, 05:43 PM

So I want to play DDR after hiatus for months; I've been smoking for a while now on and off. I'm a little out of shape, how can I get my lungs back to decent/good condition?

BTW, I've been playing for a while now, 5-6 years and I've AA'd countless heavy songs, but I just want to play again.

hyper kitten · 05-25-2007, 06:17 PM

Did you quit smoking ? Because that'll definitely affect the difficulty of songs you do ( the oxygen your lungs get will be affected ) .To get back in shape is simple , do workout mode on songs 1 level below what you could do before , do this for about an hour or more a day and you'll get to where you were before your hiatus ( maybe even further ).

-mex- · 05-25-2007, 06:24 PM

Well, I don't smoke as a habit, I do it when I'm excessively stressed (when my mom decides to go schizo on me) and obviously (my avatar) I dip instead. I've had a pack for about a week now and it's not done, but I'm not gonna do it anymore. I quit smoking weed a little bit ago (until college) so I figure my lungs will be better. Only problem is I'm constantly in a smoking environment (family, friends) so it's probably not the best either.

Neon Kel · 05-25-2007, 06:38 PM

Eagles don't fly with turkeys, man. It'll be damn near impossible to stop smoking when there are people around you who do it all the time. I know you can't change your family, but you might wanna reconsider who you kick it with.

That and play a buncha 9's

-mex- · 05-25-2007, 10:21 PM

So I went to the arcade today. No serious PA, but it was a near-new supernova which I've only played the CS version of.

Shiny.

Passed Sakura Heavy (A) as well as a bunch of 9's. I'm sweating profusely right now; my stamina and PA is so poor right now. Ironically, a guy playing with me said he'd trade my endurance for his PA; if he knew how I felt he'd change his mind.

So yeah. EE, Sakura, and a bunch of other stuff I can't remember. Also, wtf, no rnp? No irresisteblement? What is this blasphemy?

Cali · 05-25-2007, 10:36 PM

MP? What is that? my first thought is Mind Parasite, which is on the machine.

-mex- · 05-25-2007, 11:07 PM

RNP- rhythm and police.

Neon Kel · 05-26-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicans

wtf, no rnp? No irresisteblement? What is this blasphemy?

um...about that...

yeah, supernova took out the old licenses, and gave us hardly ANY new 9's to compensate.

sucks, doesn't it?

-mex- · 05-26-2007, 09:51 AM

Sucks is an understatement. However, there are a lot of songs I like on it so I'm content at this point.

Untouchable · 05-26-2007, 09:49 PM

Ahh....an area of expertise for me.

1. Drink tons of water. We're talking at least 64 oz. a day.

2. Eat healthy foods. Think high in protein and other essentials and low fat. Tuna, grilled chicken, and turkey are all staples. An occasional treat is cool but that's how it should remain: OCCASINONAL.

3. Cardio, Cardio, Cardio!! Start off at a comfortable pace to get your body use to exercising. Then, increase time, distance, etc. to challenge yourself and to increase the effectiveness of the workout. Cardio conditions your heart and your lungs for work. You also increase stamina and endurance. Furthermore, try to diversify your cardio activity, so you don't get bored. Play DDR some days, other days run on an elliptical.

4. No more drugs, cigs, or booze. They're all VERY counterproductive.

5. Weight lift. Weigh lifting is a great way to get toned and to burn excess calories. Do it!

If you have any questions use your resources. The internet and books are your friends.

-mex- · 05-26-2007, 10:14 PM

So today I played maybe 10 rounds of DDR, I'm so tired.
Some scores on Supernova heavy and oni:

Song--- Perfect-Great-Good-Boo-Miss-Ok (I'm used to old system)
Afronova 266....94......2........1......7....NA
HVAngmix300....163....7.......5......4....NA
These are warmups, so they suck. They get progressively better.
LLS........288.....24............................. ...21

Better:
SexyP (O) 275.............................16.....9
ATN O 28.......82...........1

Cali · 05-26-2007, 10:45 PM

You should post your scores in the Accomplishments thread, not here.

noisy doll☆ · 05-29-2007, 10:03 AM

Well, I plan to get back in shape too, so let's push each other on! I just wanna drop 20 pounds, not necessarily score well, but it'll probably take just as many rounds...

*TTR_loves_Mittens* · 05-29-2007, 07:24 PM

Oh, btw Okki, I picked up playing DDR again too :3

I can't get like good scores (I'm still stuck on the 6-7 barrier and I can't get better unless I try), but I decided I should try to play again :3

Neon Kel · 05-30-2007, 12:31 AM

I've pretty muched reached a point where I don't have the stamina to properly PA the 10's. 9's and below i'm great at, but i just don't have the stamina AA stuff like MaxX or PSMO, Legend.

I've tried running, but i dunno how much i have to run before i start to feel results.