Monday, July 3, 2023
Today, I tried something new to have a motivating workout. I asked ChatGPT to help me create a fitness role-playing game based on H.P. Lovecraft's books, the role-playing game Call of Cthulhu, and Darebee workouts.
I provided it with various prompts to generate the first chapter of my fitness role-playing game and recommendations for today's training. The prompts included, among other things, my fitness goals and Darebee's workout filters.
Here is the first chapter:
Chapter 1: The Discovery
You are a librarian at the old, dusty library in the small American town of Arkham. The city is known for its rich history and superstitious population. You spend your days cleaning up and organizing books while dreaming of adventures far away from mundane everyday life.
On a particular day, as you wander among the old shelves, your attention is drawn to a book that doesn't belong to the library's collection. It hides behind other books, appearing to have been tucked away for decades. You carefully pull out the book and dust it off. The cover has a blurry title: 'The Eldars: Ancient Secrets Unveiled.'
Curiosity takes hold, and you decide to investigate this mysterious book. You find a section about the Eldars, an ancient and enigmatic race said to have existed since the dawn of time. According to the book, the Eldars are connected to dark, hidden forces threatening to destroy the world if unleashed.
You can't shake off the feeling of unease as you continue reading. The book's pages are filled with descriptions of supernatural phenomena and unsettling ritual practices. You begin to feel watched and experience strange shadows moving around you.
At this point, you realize you are facing something greater than yourself. You resolve to uncover the truth about the Eldars and their hidden powers. Still, you also know that you must be prepared for whatever awaits you."
Based on the recommendations for today's workout, I chose War Machine as my WOD.
Workout of the day
Warm-up
2208m indoor rowing (11:50; /500m 2:39.0; 118 watt)
Functional strength and tone
War Machine lv I (rest <45 seconds rest between sets)
Strength program
1 * 5 reps of my kettlebell program
Each rep consists of the following exercises done in a single movement sequence.
Kettlebell Full Squat
Kettlebell Upright row
Kettlebell Straight-leg Deadlift
1 * 10 reps per side of resistance band one arm curls
Stretching
Touch your toes: 2min45sec toes reach
Stretching
Push-ups (day/week/total): 30/30/740 (weekly/total goal 200/8000)
Total pull-ups (day/week/total): -/-/1 (weekly/total goal 10/250)
A Virtual Trip Around The World 1890: 831,9 km (2023)
Cycling: No (weekly total /weekly goal 3)
Stars earned (FRPG): 3
Training: (1/1) counter started July 3 2023.
Today's projects reached: Yes (changed tubes on two bicycles)
Reading: No
Writing: No
Diet: Yes