Post #1 · Posted at 2012-03-11 04:48:27am 13.3 years ago
So I've been trying to lose weight and build up muscle tone, and I came across an amazing idea - why not combine weight training with DDR? My goal isn't to really bulk up, but to get some awesome cardio and tone. So, I've started doing weight exercises while playing.
(I've toyed around with the idea of ankle weights while playing, but I can't recommend it - I've heard horrible things about permanent joint damage as a result.)
Right now, I'm starting with two 20 pound free weights, and doing miscellaneous exercises with them while playing light or standard songs on double (sticking with the 5 to 10 on the X scale difficulty range). I've found excellent success with songs with very steady beats (Pierce the Sky D-
, 888 D-, Oarfish D-
), and am utterly surprised with how "full" of a workout I feel after each song.
For a baseline, I can consistently come close to a AAA on anything up to the 14 step level on double. With the weights, I'm drained after just two or three of these easier songs, and my arms feel amazing. Lateral pulldowns, bicep / hammer curls, and overhead pulldowns on rotation have left me feeling pretty awesome right now.
Has anyone had any experience with incorporating DDR into a successful full body workout?
(I've toyed around with the idea of ankle weights while playing, but I can't recommend it - I've heard horrible things about permanent joint damage as a result.)
Right now, I'm starting with two 20 pound free weights, and doing miscellaneous exercises with them while playing light or standard songs on double (sticking with the 5 to 10 on the X scale difficulty range). I've found excellent success with songs with very steady beats (Pierce the Sky D-
, 888 D-, Oarfish D- ), and am utterly surprised with how "full" of a workout I feel after each song. For a baseline, I can consistently come close to a AAA on anything up to the 14 step level on double. With the weights, I'm drained after just two or three of these easier songs, and my arms feel amazing. Lateral pulldowns, bicep / hammer curls, and overhead pulldowns on rotation have left me feeling pretty awesome right now.
Has anyone had any experience with incorporating DDR into a successful full body workout?
Post #2 · Posted at 2012-03-17 02:56:16am 13.3 years ago
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Here is what I think:
I think you'll be better with ITG... or maybe the hard stuff of DDR (the 10s). Do weight trainning 3 times a week and play hard stuff (use 1 or two songs for warm up) 3 times a week too (alterated). You'll not doing that much of cardio playing on light or standard.
If you want to be lean, lift light weight till you muscle-fail at the 12-15 rep.
I hope this helps you out.
Good luck!
I think you'll be better with ITG... or maybe the hard stuff of DDR (the 10s). Do weight trainning 3 times a week and play hard stuff (use 1 or two songs for warm up) 3 times a week too (alterated). You'll not doing that much of cardio playing on light or standard.
If you want to be lean, lift light weight till you muscle-fail at the 12-15 rep.
I hope this helps you out.
Good luck!
Post #3 · Posted at 2012-03-17 05:34:16am 13.3 years ago
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I work out with DDR frequently, so I can put in my two cents or so 
. Although, eventually when you get tired of a difficulty and you are so darn good at it, your body will get used to your workout, and you won't burn as much calories as it used to. I play on 
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most of the time, so its hard challenging your limits unless you are plowing through really hard 15+ songs.
Basically, what I did was put in random mods to mix it up a bit. For example, if you are comfortable with a 200 BPM song on 1.5 speed, kick it up to 2.0. You may not be used to the speed change and start flailing around more, and concentrating harder to step accurately. BECAUSE you are working harder to pass the song, you will burn more calories cause your body is not used to the additional strain. (does this make any sense? ^^;)
I hope this info was useful! Good luck on your workout!
. Although, eventually when you get tired of a difficulty and you are so darn good at it, your body will get used to your workout, and you won't burn as much calories as it used to. I play on / most of the time, so its hard challenging your limits unless you are plowing through really hard 15+ songs. Basically, what I did was put in random mods to mix it up a bit. For example, if you are comfortable with a 200 BPM song on 1.5 speed, kick it up to 2.0. You may not be used to the speed change and start flailing around more, and concentrating harder to step accurately. BECAUSE you are working harder to pass the song, you will burn more calories cause your body is not used to the additional strain. (does this make any sense? ^^;)
I hope this info was useful! Good luck on your workout!
Post #4 · Posted at 2012-03-19 11:44:28pm 13.3 years ago
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Just don't overexert yourself. Weight training it very strenuous. I can't see if it complements with DDR especially with 13-footers (X scale).
Oh and thanks for pointing out not to use ankle weights while playing DDR. I'm tempted to do that eventually but now that you've mentioned it, I don't feel like doing it anymore.
Oh and thanks for pointing out not to use ankle weights while playing DDR. I'm tempted to do that eventually but now that you've mentioned it, I don't feel like doing it anymore.
