Here's a wacky idea- firefly fit club?
POSTED BY: Persephone736
UPDATED: Monday, March 27, 2006 19:12
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How much exercise is good for FireFlys?
I'm a guy but I can honestly say I'd like a body like Rivers, if you know what I mean...
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Quote:That's the $64k question, isn't it?
Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
For sure! But, how we gonna work this?
If only we all lived together... like, on a spaceship...
Would it be feasible to have virtual workouts, kind of like the virtual shindigs? For those, everybody who wants to participate gets on line at the same time and watches the same episode(s) of Firefly alone/together.
If there were a time, or small number of times, we could settle on, maybe we could work out "together" in some similar way.
(By the way, I could stand to lose a bit of this spare tire, and I think maybe some fellow Browncoats might provide just the motivation I need.)
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I don't disagree on any particular point.
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Originally posted by DonCoat:Quote:
Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
For sure! But, how we gonna work this?
Would it be feasible to have virtual workouts, kind of like the virtual shindigs? For those, everybody who wants to participate gets on line at the same time and watches the same episode(s) of Firefly alone/together.
If there were a time, or small number of times, we could settle on, maybe we could work out "together" in some similar way.
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I don't disagree on any particular point.
virtual workouts is a cool idea
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Given that Browncoats can be found from all over the world and from all walks of life, it would probably be extremely difficult to coordinate a "virtual" workout. What's important in any excercise routine, I think, is to set goals and take note of progress towards those goals. The best use of this thread is probably going to be support.
As suggested earlier in this thread by another poster, I'd agree that we should post something fairly specific about current physical state, short term desired physical state, and ultimate desired physical state. Additionally, I think daily or weekly progress reports regarding progress made and problems encountered so others can take heart from your success or give you support if you falter. Plus, just the fact that you know you're actually going to fess up to someone if you didn't work-out makes you a little more likely to actually do it.
For instance:
I'm 6'1", 180 lbs. Scrawny, in other words. 
My Immediate Goal is to get back in to an excercise routine. The hardest thing for me is to just get started. Immediate problem - I stay up too late watching downloaded television programs (or store bought) and can't get myself up early enough to work-out. I really want to get into a morning work-out routine, after work is when I enjoy other hobbies.
My Short-term Goal is to work out consistantly for a month, weights & cardio. I've lost track of how many times I've started & stopped this work-out thing. It seems everytime I get going, it lasts 2-4 weeks before something comes up that breaks my routine and I slide back into the Immediate Problem. Whether its getting sick, or a friend comes into town and I stay up too late/drink too much, or what-not. And then its back to the drawing board.
Long-term Goal - look like Simon in Objects in Space. I want his abs. 
Problem is, I have a freakishly high metabolism. Its calmed down a little as I've gotten older, but there was a time I could down an entire large pizza and be hungry again an hour or two later (and not put on a pound). Just eating "healthy" isn't enough, I need to really eat "smart" in order to get the right amount of carbs, protein etc. to combat the thin-ness. And when you're on a very tight budget, and only cooking for one, that gets old, fast.
I can't afford to do something complicated and complex every night, nor do I have the inclination when I'm the only one I'm cooking for.
I've done a lot of reading in muscle, fitness magazines, etc. So I've got a good idea what I need to do, just putting the plan in motion tends to be problematic.
Okay, that was a long post. Hopefully from the time I hit "reply" to the time I hit "submit" other posts haven't made my reply too redundant. 
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I'm in a similar situation to you there TiVO25...bout six foot ish and around 170. We gotta find some way to actualy guage how well it's going...maybe arm/chest measurement or something along those lines? I dont have a clue to be honest, but it'd be nice to have some kinda way to see if all (read: any) effort getting put in is actualy doing anything.
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How's about this? I want to be able to bend over like River does in Objects in Space.
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go back the next morning and see it again.
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ok, that one at least I can help with! I did ballet for many many years... and the best way to get flexible (I'm not so much anymore, but can always bend over like River at least) is to stretch a little every day. NOT SO IT HURTS. Just hold your stretch for 30 seconds or a minute. Every other day would work too--you will really see results by at least the first month. To get River's touch-the-floor flexibility, sit on the floor with your feet in front of you and try to touch your toes. Also stand up and bend over to try to touch your toes. Lastly you can put a leg up on your table or bed or something and try to touch the toes on one leg at a time. The first two stretches are probably the easier ones.
Good luck, keep us posted (so to speak).
As for me, I need to lose some weight, I'd like to fit into my clothes better (pants are falling apart and need to buy new ones but want to wait until I'm my size again). I hate dieting (totally with the guy who cooks for himself too by the way, makes it much harder to eat good food) so I'm going to try to exercise more. This week: goal is 4 workouts of half hour each.
Oh, and lastly I'd like to recommend Karen Voigt to everyone. She makes great workout videos with cardio, hand-weight training (seriously build muscle without spending on a gym membership), abs, etc. I recommend "Strong and Streamlined" DVD--has a bunch of stuff on it
Cheers, Amy
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Sounds like a plan! (stretchy stretch stretch) Okay, first daily hamstring stretch - DONE. Felt good, even.
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They could not take the sky from them -
Our Big Damn Heroes made a film!
I'm gonna see Serenity then
go back the next morning and see it again.
Cuz no one at Fox knew this show had no equal
C'mon Universal, and greenlight the sequel!
Click on my profile for my Annoyingly Long List of Firefly Links.
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Exercise just isn't cutting it for me. I do water aerobics twice a week, belly dancing once a week (with some short practice sessions throughout the week), and either walk for an hour or go to the gym (eliptical and tredmill) the rest of the time. I am working out AT LEAST 6 times a week.
How much weight have I lost? None. I have been doing the belly dance for almost 2 years, and the water aerobics/walking for one. Sure I feel better. Yes I have lost inches...BUT I WANT TO THROW THE SCALE THROUGH THE WINDOW!!!
I have already given up potatoes in any form (for an Irish chick this is NOT EASY), cut WAY back on bread, switched to whole wheat pasta and brown rice, etc...
I have the world's slowest motabolism. BLEH!
Anyway...I would follow a work out thread for new ideas and just to keep generally motivated since I am in such a pissy mood concerning exercise right now.
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I'll make my recommendations, which is pretty much going to be voicing a lot of what was already voiced.
If we can't do "virtual workouts" because of the globalness of our ranks, perhaps for those interested in this, there could be a "Browncoat Timezone Virtual Workout." That is, if we have the numbers.
I'd recommend a daily log of what has/hasn't happened if only to keep this thread alive and on the main page. eg If you missed a morning workout and see this thread on the main page in the evening, it shouldn't be too late for a walk or a couple pushups. Something is better than nothing
As for my status, I just finished my "morning" workout. I could certainly tell that my "muscles" weren't exactly used to that
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