Author Topic: BodBot - Free Personalized Trainer (Read 756 times)

Tiffanys · « **on:** January 26, 2013, 07:26:43 PM »

oo this is neat, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BAjKUNUZkpk

http://www.bodbot.com/

Basically, if you want help figuring out an exercise routine but can't afford a personal trainer, you can just go to that site and it helps you out doing all of it for you.

buchno · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2013, 07:37:06 PM »

I could use that, I need some tips for how to work out at home since the gym is far too expensive :]

occasional · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2013, 08:09:13 PM »

I prefer http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

Tiffanys · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2013, 08:24:18 PM »

^that doesn't do anything except list exercises.

occasional · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2013, 09:01:05 PM »

Exercises you can use to make a better routine. Nobody needs personal trainers.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2013, 09:08:01 PM »

If it wouldn't be useful to you, just move along... >_>...

Sheesh, what's up with people around here lately...

Mistgun_Zero · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2013, 10:07:20 PM »

Hmm, any exercises that would help you get taller? I do swimming, but missing out lot due to studies.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2013, 10:22:35 PM »

lol, I don't think anything can make you taller. Being short isn't bad though, don't worry about it!

buchno · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2013, 06:52:10 AM »

Quote from: Mistgun_Zero on January 26, 2013, 10:07:20 PM

Hmm, any exercises that would help you get taller? I do swimming, but missing out lot due to studies.

If you're still growing, sleep a lot and eat healthy food.

Freedom Kira · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2013, 09:49:29 AM »

Stuff high in cholesterol and growth hormones like eggs and milk are also useful for the growing phase. But if you're past that, you ought to take it easy on both.

Hadouken · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2013, 06:55:18 PM »

Quote from: occasional on January 26, 2013, 09:01:05 PM

Exercises you can use to make a better routine. Nobody needs personal trainers.

This is true, once you get familiar with working out and how your body reacts to certain exercises.

metro. · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2013, 07:44:27 PM »

Quote from: occasional on January 26, 2013, 08:09:13 PM

I prefer http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

That requires the user to have knowledge of how to construct a work out.

That's a bit much to ask on an Anime forum, isn't it? We're all nerds here.

Saras · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2013, 07:48:17 PM »

Quote from: metro. on January 27, 2013, 07:44:27 PM

Are we all my definition nerds?

Probably not.

metro. · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2013, 07:51:39 PM »

Quote from: Saras on January 27, 2013, 07:48:17 PM

Quote from: metro. on January 27, 2013, 07:44:27 PM
Are we all my definition nerds?

Probably not.

Wow, I can't type, let me fix that.

Saras · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2013, 08:16:45 PM »

Anyway, might give it a shot. As I haven't really exercised in a while due to the snow cover. We'll see what I'll manage.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2013, 08:31:27 PM »

I'm definitely not a nerd.

occasional · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2013, 05:17:05 AM »

Quote from: metro. on January 27, 2013, 07:44:27 PM

Quote from: occasional on January 26, 2013, 08:09:13 PM
I prefer http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
That requires the user to have knowledge of how to construct a work out.

That's a bit much to ask on an Anime forum, isn't it? We're all nerds here.

I thought "nerds" preferred to know what they're doing.
The best way to create a workout routine is to spend some time on a website like bodybuilding.com and learn some basic anatomy and bodybuilding basics. It takes a little time, but it's going to yield better results than relying on a website like this. Just like - nerd analogy - knowing a little about video players is going to make it easier for you to tweak them for the best quality and performance on your computer than relying on presets.
Since we have access to all this information, why not take advantage of it?

metro. · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2013, 05:23:34 AM »

My point is that you're right, knowing things is a good idea, but reading things and putting them into practice are totally different things.

You have no idea how many people I know that read things online and then try to put them to practice in the gym and end up hurting themselves. But I'm sure this means nothing. Brb while I consult my H-Kin degree.

occasional · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2013, 08:26:42 AM »

Quote from: metro. on January 28, 2013, 05:23:34 AM

My point is that you're right, knowing things is a good idea, but reading things and putting them into practice are totally different things.

You have no idea how many people I know that read things online and then try to put them to practice in the gym and end up hurting themselves. But I'm sure this means nothing. Brb while I consult my H-Kin degree.

Which is why you should not be an idiot and get properly informed before trying anything.
In this case, I don't see how actually learning a little about bodybuilding and which exercises work which muscles is any more dangerous than doing what a workout generator tells you to do.

metro. · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2013, 08:33:06 AM »

Assuming intelligence is something I try to avoid. Humanity isn't smart, we are a silly species at the best of times.

Regardless, I agree most generators are stupid, but it's not like it's anyone better then mindlessly picking exercises that "focus" certain areas. I know kids that spend weeks planning their workout schedule and it ends up being atrocious. There's also the whole thing about the desired end game, and how working out doesn't necessarily correlate well with what one is aiming for, and it's a lot more...lifestyle orientated.

Still, I put all my info in, I'm curious to see what it spits out.