Stamina Increasing tips

Caffeine while playing DDR works for some people, I was just saying that it doesn't work for me personally. You're not going to know what sort of effect it'll have on you until you try it. Every time I tried drinking something caffeinated while I play, I would get pretty shaky and it wasn't uncommon for me to get nauseous.

The Nike's I have are called "Air Relentless 2". They're similar to Frees but not as expensive and they're pretty solid all around. Might not be 100% "proper ITG shoes" but they're good enough for me.


I've never tried any Nike basketball shoes for DDR so I don't know. I've had mixed experiences with DC. Some of them work great (I had a pair of DC Rob Dyrdek's that worked especially well) but others, not so much. I have a pair of DC Radar's, but I hardly ever play DDR in them. They're just very clunky and heavy. Not exactly the qualities you should look for if you're looking for something to do streams in.

Shoes not nesecary i play at home my local arcade is about 30 min away i use a colbalt fulxe i work at one for high skl credits but its a ddr x machine is in fair need a little more sensitivity but i go there ever two weeks

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Nope. Back when I ran I was doing 6 miles for my short runs and 11 for my long runs. It made 0 improvement in my DDR stamina. The only thing that's helped, besides actually playing more DDR, has been hiking long distances (I'm talking 18 to 30 miles). The next day after a hike I have incredible stamina, and in fact, am able to AA 15s I could before.

What are your opinions on Merrell shoes? I have been using them since my mom bought one for me and they're starting to wear out.
I think they're slightly heavy (I used to wear above the knee jorts when I chose to stop wearing pants for DDR, and I kinda feel their weight on my feet) but these shoes have the best grip of any pairs I've ever worn. Has anyone else tried them?

Here's the website if you want to take a look at what they look like.

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you want something flat, lightweight, and (IMO) little grip.

Here's a problem I face when playing DDR:

I have acid reflux, so I have burping issues when I play on higher difficulties (9 or 10 on classic scale). So I can't drink a ton of water at once or my stomach will become an erupting volcano. And the harder and faster the song, the more often I burp and decreases my overall performance. Should I drink a few sips of water in between songs? Or should I drink a full glass of water say, a half-hour before starting to play?

I've also stopped drinking pop (soda) entirely for at least a month and switched to tea (which a lot more hydrating than soda, and contains antioxidants), but I still have coffee like normal. I also take a digestive enzyme (supplement) every now and then to reduce the effects of acid reflux. I'm trying not to turn to over-the-counter or prescription drugs, which may contain side effects that could be detrimental to my DDR performance (and health in general).

I know that hydration is critical to stamina and performance, and I want to know what the most efficient way to stay hydrated is, while controlling my levels of acid reflux.

my own tip for doing the candle 16ths (like in Posession or I'm so Happy )

focus your weight press on the FIRST 16th in every candle as in:

123, 1, 123, 123

make it as:

1(23), 1, 1(23), 1(23)

Quickly step the last 2 16ths (23) in every candle without putting up weight on these. This way won't drain up your stamina easily.

@tj28: possibly, it bears mentioning that these are, or can be used for, mountain hiking. I also notice that they are curved upwards a little more than the usual.

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Here is a few ways to increase stamina:

1. Drink plenty of water. I think it is a GREAT idea to bring a bottle of water when you play. If you can't hydrate, you lose energy fast!
2. Practice by running for longer duration's. I helps you be able to play for longer.


that all I all right now. I'll post more later

Okay, i was tired and decided to sleep. The important thing is i still have more ideas to increase stamina:


1. Wear athletic clothes. It makes you look cool but it doesn't make you hot after playing as often
2. DON'T eat anything before playing. I learned that... ...the hard way . You will cramp.
3.Don't do a song with high stamina unless you feel like you built enough of it. Again, learned it the hard way.


That's all I got

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I don't think those are what you want then. At least my hiking shoes (New Balance Trails) are the exact opposite of what I'd want for ITG/DDR

yours may be different though

The ones that have "Barefoot Run" in the name on that Merrell website look like they'd be suitable for DDR/ITG, since they have a similar sole to Nike Frees.

Everything else just looks far too clunky.

Wow a lot of people are on here but like I said shoes are not a problem .3. So no shoe recommendations please. -3-

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I mean, they're only suggestions and you don't have to switch them if you're comfy enough with your own but it really did help me improve when I switched so idk.

Is there an actual shoes thread somewhere here for this? I know AiJ and r21freak have their own (no one posts anymore in either one but still) but I don't remember seeing one here.

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I just can play 12 Stages in DDR Supernova2.
And i'm already stamina, but i will rest for a while and drink 1 litre water.