Let's Build Out the Fitness Category on Steemit!

lukestokes (75) in fitness • 8 years ago

Some very brief thoughts on building out the #fitness category on Steemit, a blockchain-based Runkeeper app, and a thank you to my followers.

Tuesday morning, August 9th.

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8 years ago by lukestokes (75)

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winstonwolfe (71) · 8 years ago (edited)

This is something I need severe improvement on. I'm not in good shape. Haven't been since high school, frankly. Maybe I could do the first Steemit Before/After. I've got one hell of a "before". lol

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voltarius (59) · 8 years ago

Dude I'm the same way! I just started changing my diet a few days ago, and will be taking pics once a week! Maybe a month or two in I'll have to post them all on a Steemit post!

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Awesome! Glad to see this is starting to come together. :)

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winstonwolfe (71) · 8 years ago

Rad. Yeah let's do this. :)

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Man, go for it! That would be a great series to follow. Get your before picture up and you could start the first biggest loser challenge on Steemit! Great idea!

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winstonwolfe (71) · 8 years ago

Alright, you've convinced me. I am now on the path to the first "fit" me in 20 years ago.
https://steemit.com/fitness/@winstonwolfe/steemit-s-1st-fitness-challenge-day-one-the-before

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Love it! Keep us posted.

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winstonwolfe (71) · 8 years ago

You know...if nothing else has motivated me...
Steemit has been my motivation for a lot of things in the past month that I never would've otherwise been motivated to do. Hm..... wheels are turning.

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allasyummyfood (73) · 8 years ago

awesome ;) This is exactly what we need along with some healthy recipes :) :P

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Follow my wife's blog for some great recipes! https://steemit.com/@corinnestokes

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yogi.artist (59) · 8 years ago

It's all coming!

I'll be adding yoga classes soon.

I teach Hatha and Vinyasa flow yoga, Meditation and Pranayama to men and women of all age ranges and abilities.

My offerings are classes that range from gentle, restorative, yin based styles, often favoured by those less mobile and physically able, to strong, challenging practices that are perfect for the demands of people who seek an effective means of unloading from other sports, strength and conditioning programmes that they undertake.

My Pranayama and Meditation sessions always seem to be well received too.

I'm looking forward to contributing and helping build the #fitness category, amongst others.

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Have you seen Yoga with Adriene on YouTube? My wife and I were doing that for a while... but I think I messed up my back doing it wrong. :(

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yogi.artist (59) · 8 years ago

I haven't seen her yet @lukestokes. I will check her out.

Proper alignment and technique are vital foundations for any practice, and we are all made up in different proportions and with different strengths and weaknesses .

That's why with Yoga Asana it's always best to physically see a teacher when you're starting out. So that they can make sure you embark on your journey through Asana safely.

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voltarius (59) · 8 years ago

Sent you an upvote, thanks for sharing and promoting fitness! It definitely needs some building!

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Thanks! What do you think of video content? I'm not sure how often I'll do them, but they are quick to put together, especially when I have other things I have to get done. They feel more personal as well.

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voltarius (59) · 8 years ago

It's good. The way you talk is very personable, and it's not boring to listen to you. Some people you watch and you wonder how anyone could listen to them for more than a few seconds, but that's not the case with you. If I were you I'd do videos on anything you want to! Videos seem to get better reception here than just pictures. :)

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it.

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veralynn (58) · 8 years ago

This is what we need more of on here! Excited to see where this goes. I am young but still suffer from laziness, so I could use a little help here too.

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

I think we call could. It's fun to see communities come together for their shared benefit. I love it.

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meesterboom (78) · 8 years ago

Look at that, inspiring people already!

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

That's what this platform is all about.

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razvanelulmarin (72) · 8 years ago

I'm a big fitness fan. So...just tag fitness?

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

It's not just about tagging fitness, but about publishing really great #fitness content and building a community around that category. A weight loss challenge, a regular accountability group tag, workout progress reports... There are endless possibilities!

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razvanelulmarin (72) · 8 years ago

Endless possibilities indeed, but we need people to gather around.

I started two new tags today, and hoping the same...but will people come?
https://steemit.com/review/@razvanelulmarin/good-boy-no-more-the-night-of-episode-5-new-tags-review-tvshows

I will certainly write some fitness stuff, i'm on my own journey towards SWOLE here :))

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thecryptofiend (74) · 8 years ago

Very good point. Also I don't like running either. That's why I just do fast walking!

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Do you get a similar workout? I guess any movement is good movement.

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thecryptofiend (74) · 8 years ago

Yes. Once you get to the borderline between walking and running it actually becomes more mechanically inefficient to keep walking. It is surprisingly strenuous as a workout and you can really get your heart rate up.

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beanz (68) · 8 years ago

For people who actually need to lose weight walking is the best way to do it. Running is likely to bring your heart rate up so that you burn protein instead of fat. For people who are unfit walking should get your heart rate up just high enough to burn fat. People should only start running after jogging becomes too easy and only start jogging if walking is too easy.

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steemuwe (54) · 8 years ago

Looking forward to see that fitness category growing ;-)

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Me too. :)

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tasteless-funny (33) · 8 years ago

great idea!

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Thank you!

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masshelp (40) · 8 years ago

I agree that the fitness niche needs to be built out. I will have to post some fitness articles. The potential to help a lot of people is a huge benefit. Nice Video

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Thank you! I love how motivating this platform is on so many levels.

...now to get some actual "work" done. Heheh.

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cryptoiskey (61) · 8 years ago

Just saw @winstonwolfe post and commented....I am in for sure i will start posting Friday..As Olivia newton John would say "Lets get Physical'......let's get it done!!...Following..hit me back if you want:)..@cryptoiskey

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Awesome! Glad to hear it.

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arcaneinfo (62) · 8 years ago

I had those same thoughts. Fitness could be huge on here! Nice Share@lukestokes.

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Thanks @acraneinfo.

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anca3drandom (68) · 8 years ago

This new category will be an exciting new one! Maybe more people will join in!

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

There are so many opportunities here. It's like a new frontier and everyone is putting their stakes in the ground. I love it. :)

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socachinee (44) · 8 years ago

Great ideas @lukestokes. Your video is inspiring me to go out for a run later today. Laters.

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

Excellent! Glad to hear it.

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mazi (54) · 8 years ago

First thing . . . . . . get up off your "a-double-scribble" every 15 minutes from "Steem-ing" and stretch. Haven't you heard, sitting is the new smoking???

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lukestokes (75) · 8 years ago

sitting is the new smoking

Hah! No doubt. I'm working from my stand-up desk today. ;)

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jasonstaggers (63) · 8 years ago

Count me in. Maybe I'll post a video of me doing chin ups, just to stroke the ego :)
Side note... You should get a standing desk. Works a treat for the back.