So does anyone else struggle against weight issues?

[Cali]

I used to know a large guy named Paul, and he played all the time and got skinny doing it. I also have a friend named Robert (Color of Sakura) Who is bigger and can do very well. Good PA on easier songs, and can pass complicated songs with good grades. like. Exotic Ethnic and such. Well, could, I dont know how long it has been since he played.

[AceJay]

rofl exotic ethnic is annoying.

Also Arrabiatta D:

[DAVE101]

Your weight isn't holding you back, your conscience is.

Think about it, everyone uses the same muscles to carry their weight around all day, so the heavier you are, the bigger those muscles are. No disadvantage.

[revenGmyass]

I weigh a lil below 190 and I cant seem to pass Max 300. I know the song (I can hum it), I know the steps (I can pass it blindfolded on SM), but I just cant pass it on foot. I keep running out of breath and my feet starts to feel like its burning when that freeze in the middle of the song comes up. AND this is with using the bar

[M4NG05733N de1337ed]

I do. I use DDR as an excuse to play my weight off. I weigh about 100 or so and can FC AA at the most, in theory.

[bansatalus]

Originally Posted by revenGmyass

I weigh a lil below 190 and I cant seem to pass Max 300. I know the song (I can hum it), I know the steps (I can pass it blindfolded on SM), but I just cant pass it on foot. I keep running out of breath and my feet starts to feel like its burning when that freeze in the middle of the song comes up. AND this is with using the bar

You just need to build stamina. play some of the harder 9s a lot more (Dead End, Drop Out, Healing Vision ~Angelic Mix~, konoko, etc.

[The Butthole Surfer]

Building on Ranatalus's post, also work on moving your feet as little as possible. It helps more than you might think.

Of those, Drop Out helped me the most with stamina, and Healing Vision the most with the Legend of Max's Death Run.

[bansatalus]

i don't tend to advise people to move as little as possible just because i don't think that playstyle is enjoyable, haha

[Kiri_No_Haku]

Well, is my DDR exercise fine? 1.5-2 hours of playing workout mode with 250 calorie limits for each game. (extreme 1 & 2, supernova 1 & 2) I'll normally get tired out early and sweat so bad but mostly I can keep going for about 20 minutes before I need a break.

[The Butthole Surfer]

Originally Posted by ranatalus

i don't tend to advise people to move as little as possible just because i don't think that playstyle is enjoyable, haha

Man, that helped me pass So Deep like you wouldn't believe a few years back. I don't do it as much now, but on my Oni Course attempts? Hell yes.

I've only gotten as far as Sakura ONCE on Legend Road, and I try it nearly every time I hit up an arcade. I'm working on it though.

[bansatalus]

yeah, if you aren't consistent at unlimited legend road can be a pain in the ass

[The Butthole Surfer]

I'd love to blame it on the pads, but I know it's my fault for me not putting enough weight on the pad when shifting arrows on the runs. Any pointers on that?

[bansatalus]

on things like the eighth note tap-jumps, after hitting the first arrow lower your body as you force your legs down to hit the jump; it seems to work for me

[Rx3Arts]

My weight is holding me back, when I was in school I could pass every song..but now I get tired! But i can read the note charts with no issues whatsoever, just cant move as quick!

[DAVE101]

Originally Posted by Rx3Arts

My weight is holding me back, when I was in school I could pass every song..but now I get tired! But i can read the note charts with no issues whatsoever, just cant move as quick!

Your weight isn't the issue. I get tired and I can read way more difficult note charts, and I'm not overweight. The problem is skill, and you are just trying to make excuses for your lack of it.