DDR- Is it helping our health or just killing us?

lol its evan · Trick Member Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Location: omaha, nebraska

i have a little question about the phisiology, ive been sick for about 3 weeks now, and for the first 2 of those, i was fine playing ddr. i wasnt eating as much, because i didnt want to be weighted down. but fast forward to this wednesday, and my pa is fine, but i die on the end run of lom. every time, and this is totally new. the funny thing was that i was good to go stamina and breathing wise within 2 minutes, but my muscles werent there at all(all wobbily, even my arms, and i played thursday and i was ready for a nap). i was just wondering what muscle fatigue could be attributed to, because ive been eating healthier(maybe less though) and drinking more fluids because i was sick, maybe not sleeping enough due to school, but no less than normal. my stamina is fine, just muscle fatigue. im taking a few days off, but in the meantime i was curious if there was anything i can do to get better. i figure it may be my lack of sleep and super ddr playing catching up to me. there may be more factors, but this is huge as is. thanks

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Mr_Blasty · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 7:08 am Post subject:

when I play a lot over a period on two or more days i get a stabbing pain below the right side of my ribcage. DDR and Pump aren't for wimps i suppose.
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somethingiz2cool4u · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 7:12 am Post subject:

It depends on your posture while you play DDR. And yes, it does depend on how much you play and how often you play. I did Afternova (standard) with my back hunched over, and it hurted like hell afterwards!!! It's been a loong time since I play, since my friend borrowed my Max 2 to try it for awhile. And if I start playing hard songs now, it would hurt my legs. So I'd have to work my way up again. Also, PLZ!!! don't over exert youself and get something broken or some problem or something. But DDR did increase my stamina a little. I can't run at all with out taking a breath in like every minute, maybe shorter. But I lasted long after a loong summer w/ DDR and pads. So I guess it does help, but just stay in good posture and don't over exert yourself while playing I know I kinda sound like a doctor and you guys wouldn't probably take advice from a 13 yrs old, but I'm just telling my experience. Yeah, and milk does help. If you can't drink milk, try something with calcium.

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legend of zig~Rq$T_LCK · Trick Member Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Location: A.D. 2101

at tourny's and such (like yesterday's) im usually there for bout 12 hours.
at about hour 4 the middle of my knee starts to burn like hell, after about 30 mins of that though my knees wont hurt for the rest of the night /day

jk · Trick Member Joined: 17 Oct 2004

well at home, i passed out after trying to beat Drop Out. I didn't even beat it untill after i passed out...

squish · Trick Member Joined: 26 Jun 2004 Location: HYPERSPACE

never upper body but it makes my knees hurt alot from all o' that impactingness
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Tobias Preener · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 1:41 pm Post subject:

about DDR and health, can anyone convert my DDR playing into MPH? i usually play 8-9 footers
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Ryu_Hirakashi · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 3:16 pm Post subject:

If you people really feel bad and such; why don't you just go to the doctor to get checked out. I'm sure your mommies wouldn't object to it. And stop asking a bunch of random people on these boards. None of us are doctors(as far as I know).

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Bliznab · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 6:53 pm Post subject:

Jeez Ryu, you're not one for bedside manner are you?

Heck let people ask.. this place would be the best to ask about common pains in my opinion. I asked my doctor once about DDR and he didn't know what the heck I was talking about.

See, with so many people here who play DDR and have been playing for a few years, they (IMO) would have the best information on what can happen, what you should do about it, and when not to worry.

Now if something SERIOUS was happening, let's say... fainting or loss of breath for extended periods of time, then I'd say go see that Dr or hit up an ER at earliest convenience.
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mr_zelda · Trick Member Joined: 10 Nov 2004

Experience determines a lot on what you can say about these sort of things. Not all the time, but there are a lot of people out there, and somebody may know just what a problem would be. If healthy people needed a Ph D. to figure out how to take care of themselves... well you get the point.

lol its evan · Trick Member Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Location: omaha, nebraska

follow up from the other day, i got my best grade yet on lom. a couple other good scores too. the moral(for me anyway) rest, nourishment. just took care of myself. im still sorta sick, but healthier than before.

oO The Fly Oo · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 8:48 pm Post subject:

DDR is definitely good for the health.. physically anyway.. mentally is something different now. Personally though, i think sometimes it's used as an excuse. You know.. someone is asked "Why do you play DDR?" and a response of, "It's good exercise." Sorry, I don't buy that.. that might be one reason you play but i don't think it's the main reason for most people.
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Shinkuiro Tenshi · Trick Member Joined: 29 Apr 2002 Location: Cullowhee, NC

I think I have chronic pain in my knees from several years of playing DDR. Not gonna stop though, I still think it's very healthy overall. I don't see how it could be any worse than jogging...
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Emporer Z · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:43 am Post subject:

It is helping our health but destroying our minds.

Like many Japansese creations, it has a cult following and is extremely addictive.
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DDRmaniacplayer · Trick Member Joined: 14 Apr 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ

First pokemon and now this... Where is the world coming to...

Anyway, to answer the question, theres a very simple answer.
Play to much, you die. It's like working out. If you work out to much, you can get a heart attack.

somethingiz2cool4u · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 4:34 am Post subject: