Question regarding Progression with Darebee

[Tranquil_warrior]

I wonder how much progress is possible or expectable from darebee. Cause like realistically you can't expect expect to become a boxer from the boxing programs in darebee, right? I can say that because I have a bit of training in boxing. But I can't speak for the other things like hypertrophy since I am not into bodybuilding. I have never even went to the gym haha. So I was wondering how much fitness is possible from darebee (not limited to hypertrophy).

I would like to hear from you guys about how much progress you have made in fitness through darebee. Please do mention if you did darebee alone or did something along with darebee. Also please let me know how you have used darebee. Did you do the daily workouts? or did you follow a program? Did you do them along with the challenge or something else?

And lastly, I would still LOVE to hear theories
I know not everyone loves the theorist and enjoys hearing about hard facts and evidences but I am not like that :]
I would loveee to enjoy hearing your thoughts and assumption of how it might go if someone did the daily workouts and how it would go if they followed a program. But please do mention which part of your answer is your experience and which is theory.

Also please let me know if I am asking in the right forum or if I should have done it somewhere else. like playground, training logs or help desk.

 

[Saffity]

The biggest thing for me with Darebee is the structure and accessiblity. By doing a program or challenge, you always have the next day coming up. Add to that the check-in thread and how supportive the Hive is, and I find myself more likely to get up and do a workout just so I have something to post about. Additionally, you don't need any equipment to start. Just a little bit of space and yourself.

That being said, you're right, you won't become a boxer from the boxing program, but you will start on your way. Most of the programs here are more in line with getting you moving and into a healthy spot. Will you build muscle, trim up, improve your endurance? Definitely! Are some of the challenges designed to help you increase your amount of pushups, get to a 5 minute plank, manage to do a pull up? 100%.

If your goals extend that, then you can use Darebee to supplement other programs that will get you to being a boxer etc.

For me, Darebee has helped me become the strongest I've been in a while. I have two kids, both of whom nearly took me out when they were born. Especially the second one who wanted to help me get my Covid weight off by not letting me keep food down for 9 months. By the time he was born I was weak and tired. Logging onto Darebee gave me the community support to get up and keep going. Now I have the strength to carry both of my kids (a combined weight of 70 lbs) up a flight of stairs to bed.

My clothes fit much nicer too, but that was just an added bonus.

You get out of Darebee what you want to, if you're just looking for a quick workout to do because you don't have a lot of time, you get that. If you're looking for a supportive community and a set of programs that can totally change your life, you get that.

Darebee isn't about how many pounds you lose or before and after pictures. It's about one step at a time, no matter how small it is, because progress is progress and we celebrate it all!

 

[Tranquil_warrior]

The biggest thing for me with Darebee is the structure and accessiblity. By doing a program or challenge, you always have the next day coming up. Add to that the check-in thread and how supportive the Hive is, and I find myself more likely to get up and do a workout just so I have something to post about. Additionally, you don't need any equipment to start. Just a little bit of space and yourself.

That being said, you're right, you won't become a boxer from the boxing program, but you will start on your way. Most of the programs here are more in line with getting you moving and into a healthy spot. Will you build muscle, trim up, improve your endurance? Definitely! Are some of the challenges designed to help you increase your amount of pushups, get to a 5 minute plank, manage to do a pull up? 100%.

If your goals extend that, then you can use Darebee to supplement other programs that will get you to being a boxer etc.

For me, Darebee has helped me become the strongest I've been in a while. I have two kids, both of whom nearly took me out when they were born. Especially the second one who wanted to help me get my Covid weight off by not letting me keep food down for 9 months. By the time he was born I was weak and tired. Logging onto Darebee gave me the community support to get up and keep going. Now I have the strength to carry both of my kids (a combined weight of 70 lbs) up a flight of stairs to bed.

My clothes fit much nicer too, but that was just an added bonus.

You get out of Darebee what you want to, if you're just looking for a quick workout to do because you don't have a lot of time, you get that. If you're looking for a supportive community and a set of programs that can totally change your life, you get that.

Darebee isn't about how many pounds you lose or before and after pictures. It's about one step at a time, no matter how small it is, because progress is progress and we celebrate it all!

Thank you for the response! I really loved reading it, it was inspirational.

And yes!! The accessibility of the workout and the programs might be their biggest pros. And I am primarily using darebee because of that. You see, I am training martial arts on my own in the morning and then doing conditioning in the evening. But the problem was that I couldn't stick to whatever routines I make for the evening since I dont love ressistance training as much as I love martial arts.

Darebee helps with that! Cause, darebee's programs and workouts are already well structured and something about the whole interface makes it enjoyable to train. :]

 

[NightWolf714]

For me, it's mostly resulted in three basic things.

1.) Getting me started in the first place. I don't want to get a gym membership to never use it so I like home exercises such as bodyweight stuff. Finding a big variety here definitely helped.

2.) Keeping me accountable. Though that may not be the best wording. I like that the programs have days you check off. I tend to work well with lists so that worked well for me. And that's progressed another step since making an account for the forums and creating a check-in log. I know it's okay to skip exercises occasionally, but it encourages me to try to minimize that either by trying to do then when I'd otherwise be lazy or only skipping part of the exercise set instead of the whole thing. Because I don't want to post "whelp, no exercises done unless you count eating a tin of left over Christmas cookies. XD"

3.) It made it fun. One of the biggest pieces of advice I've seen for doing exercise was find one you enjoy. Which ... was hard for me, haha. But I saw that this site had RPG Fitness programs and it made my inner geek curious. My second program on here was Zero to Hero (the first was recovery to ease into it). It was fun having the story line to go along with it and got me hooked into trying other programs out. And when there's community events, that was fun. I was actually looking forward to doing jumping jacks for the snowball event because I got caught up in the excitement of it.

I've had some progress for these past ... 2 or 3 months maybe? Nothing super fast or extreme. But I dashed to the mailbox yesterday, checked mail, and dashed back and I wasn't as winded has I had been previously. So I think it's helping.

So for me, the programs won't make me a boxer. But because of the programs, I can become a boxer. If that makes sense.

 

[JohnStrong]

And lastly, I would still LOVE to hear theories

Your question illuminates the 'Darebee difference'. The Darebee motto is "Fitness is a journey, not a destination", so I would argue it's philosophy of physical fitness operates from a different paradigm. It offers tools, ideas, paths with guide posts.

"Paths where?"

"Somewhere."​

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"To a dead end?"

"No. The path just ends. You could start your own path, or opt to pick another guided path."​

​

"... ... Where am I supposed to go?"

 

[Tranquil_warrior]

For me, it's mostly resulted in three basic things.

1.) Getting me started in the first place. I don't want to get a gym membership to never use it so I like home exercises such as bodyweight stuff. Finding a big variety here definitely helped.

2.) Keeping me accountable. Though that may not be the best wording. I like that the programs have days you check off. I tend to work well with lists so that worked well for me. And that's progressed another step since making an account for the forums and creating a check-in log. I know it's okay to skip exercises occasionally, but it encourages me to try to minimize that either by trying to do then when I'd otherwise be lazy or only skipping part of the exercise set instead of the whole thing. Because I don't want to post "whelp, no exercises done unless you count eating a tin of left over Christmas cookies. XD"

3.) It made it fun. One of the biggest pieces of advice I've seen for doing exercise was find one you enjoy. Which ... was hard for me, haha. But I saw that this site had RPG Fitness programs and it made my inner geek curious. My second program on here was Zero to Hero (the first was recovery to ease into it). It was fun having the story line to go along with it and got me hooked into trying other programs out. And when there's community events, that was fun. I was actually looking forward to doing jumping jacks for the snowball event because I got caught up in the excitement of it.

I've had some progress for these past ... 2 or 3 months maybe? Nothing super fast or extreme. But I dashed to the mailbox yesterday, checked mail, and dashed back and I wasn't as winded has I had been previously. So I think it's helping.

So for me, the programs won't make me a boxer. But because of the programs, I can become a boxer. If that makes sense.

Thank you for your response that was enjoyable to read.
I remember starting heroes journey back when I was 17 xD
I gave up cause I thought I can't get the badge if I missed one day lmao. But high five on heroes journey being among our first programs!!

 

[Tranquil_warrior]

Your question illuminates the 'Darebee difference'. The Darebee motto is "Fitness is a journey, not a destination", so I would argue it's philosophy of physical fitness operates from a different paradigm. It offers tools, ideas, paths with guide posts.

"Paths where?"

"Somewhere."​

​

"To a dead end?"

"No. The path just ends. You could start your own path, or opt to pick another guided path."​

​

"... ... Where am I supposed to go?"

I see so basically its good for getting people into fitness who might have not been there without it?
And for some others making them more consistent. like me!!!

 

[VLogan]

I've used Darebee for years, some more than others. I've been a professional belly dancer as well as trained in Tae Kwon Do and Krav Maga. I'm no longer doing those things as life changed. Now, I run. I've always added Darebee in to my other activities bc it adds consistent strengthening exercises that complement the other training to create more well rounded fitness. With running especially, if I don't do other strengthening exercises, muscle imbalances become very evident.

I should also mention that I am 56 which comes with it's own set of benefits from Darebee workouts. Maintaining the body brain connection to help balance, and keep muscles strong will help prevent other injuries and improve my quality of life as I age. I recently upped my workouts after several months of doing minimal activity. I'm back to doing something every day, usually about 30 minutes. I have only been doing that for about a month and a half and can already tell a huge difference in my balance and I'm not having to do the old lady stand up from the floor lol.

I like to do one of the Programs and frequently combine a couple of them bc I just enjoy it. I'm currently working on Pathfinder bc I've never done one of the RPG programs and Core Strength. I'll usually do the Daily Challenge. I don't always do the monthly challenge, kind of depends on what it is and what I'm already working on. This month I am doing it, but I decided to throw it in during my lunch break.

 

[Flash_Fire]

I used to do a bit of darebee, now I train differently, but sometimes I get inspired by a few really good things on here. An excellent example on how Darbee could push you to new heights would be the prep workouts. Clear, relatively linear progression through the programs is hard and needs a lot of thought, ideally the next program always starts a little easier than the last one ended and becomes harder towards the end. But with changing foci your general fitness improves and you may make less progress in the desired specifics.

Alot of programs challenges etc are really mostly about getting people to move regularly but certainly not the way to go if you are an athlete training for something very specific.

I use the hive as a way of focussing my thoughts around my training, to hold the course if you will. Sometimes I also look up some stretches.

 

[Tranquil_warrior]

I've used Darebee for years, some more than others. I've been a professional belly dancer as well as trained in Tae Kwon Do and Krav Maga. I'm no longer doing those things as life changed. Now, I run. I've always added Darebee in to my other activities bc it adds consistent strengthening exercises that complement the other training to create more well rounded fitness. With running especially, if I don't do other strengthening exercises, muscle imbalances become very evident.

I should also mention that I am 56 which comes with it's own set of benefits from Darebee workouts. Maintaining the body brain connection to help balance, and keep muscles strong will help prevent other injuries and improve my quality of life as I age. I recently upped my workouts after several months of doing minimal activity. I'm back to doing something every day, usually about 30 minutes. I have only been doing that for about a month and a half and can already tell a huge difference in my balance and I'm not having to do the old lady stand up from the floor lol.

I like to do one of the Programs and frequently combine a couple of them bc I just enjoy it. I'm currently working on Pathfinder bc I've never done one of the RPG programs and Core Strength. I'll usually do the Daily Challenge. I don't always do the monthly challenge, kind of depends on what it is and what I'm already working on. This month I am doing it, but I decided to throw it in during my lunch break.

Wow! You are training like that in your 56. Yall are inspiring. And we have one thing in common We use darebee as supplements to our training. In your case running and in my case martial arts.

I am pretty weak for my age considering I am 23. But I am pretty fast at least :]
I am using Darebee so that I don't totally neglect my resistance training like I used to

 

[Tranquil_warrior]

I used to do a bit of darebee, now I train differently, but sometimes I get inspired by a few really good things on here. An excellent example on how Darbee could push you to new heights would be the prep workouts. Clear, relatively linear progression through the programs is hard and needs a lot of thought, ideally the next program always starts a little easier than the last one ended and becomes harder towards the end. But with changing foci your general fitness improves and you may make less progress in the desired specifics.

Alot of programs challenges etc are really mostly about getting people to move regularly but certainly not the way to go if you are an athlete training for something very specific.

I use the hive as a way of focussing my thoughts around my training, to hold the course if you will. Sometimes I also look up some stretches.

Wowwwww!! I didn't know about the prep workouts. Thank you for letting me know these. These are so cool!!

And well, I am not really an athlete. My main area is in Computer Science..... but you know, boys have dreams
Every guys wants to be strong and live in a body they feel awesome in.

I am training martial arts in the morning and using darebee as some resistance training in the evening. Since the workouts aren't that taxing on the nervous system, I still get enough healing to be able to train martial arts in the morning again!
They seem to be more endurance focused than strength, but that works well for me. Because I am losing even the minimal strength with all my focus being on punches and kicks haha. Maybe I would have been stronger if I had heavy bags, but for now my martial arts practice is limited to shadow boxing, technique refining and sparring with my brother

 

[Flash_Fire]

there are a lot of workouts here that are more strength and less endurance focussed, it just takes time to filter and find those gems between the thousands of workouts. Filter for harder ones and look for some that are built in a classic manner (no circuits) or that call for max/to failure on specific exercises or that challenge you to complete a certain number of reps total, no matter how long it takes.

As to improve kicking/punching power, i'd invest in one thick pad one of you can hold so you can actually use force without hurting each other, fun times!
You don't need a heavy bag at home though it'd be nice.

Look at the positives of being an IT guy! You can rest all day at work/uni/school, so you have all the energy for productive training! (or other physical tasks)
Noone made a rule that IT guys have to be inactive and weak

 

[Tranquil_warrior]

there are a lot of workouts here that are more strength and less endurance focussed, it just takes time to filter and find those gems between the thousands of workouts. Filter for harder ones and look for some that are built in a classic manner (no circuits) or that call for max/to failure on specific exercises or that challenge you to complete a certain number of reps total, no matter how long it takes.

As to improve kicking/punching power, i'd invest in one thick pad one of you can hold so you can actually use force without hurting each other, fun times!
You don't need a heavy bag at home though it'd be nice.

Look at the positives of being an IT guy! You can rest all day at work/uni/school, so you have all the energy for productive training! (or other physical tasks)
Noone made a rule that IT guys have to be inactive and weak

Oh! Well I actually chose to do darebee right now, coz I want to be mindless for a while. I am at the something is better than nothing phase in my fitness rn
I am okay with the training being more endurance like for now. I have started the Total Body Strength program though!! It felt so great.

The idea of pad sounds nice. But honestly, I feel like we wouldn't be holding it xD
We are just so busy, specially him. That's why we don't even do drills anymore. We just spar once a while cause that would be the best benefit for both of us right now.
I don't have a greed for huge punching power though. I am more of a technical fighter. I love playing it like chess.

And the thing about being able to rest being an IT guy might not be how it sounds
If I workout too hard, I can feel the toll taken from my studies, like being less focused. Meanwhile if I had to solve a hard problem that day, I notice myself not being able to perform as usual during training.
Ofc, not training kind of takes a toll too. Makes my brain dull somehow. I can literally see difference in my problem solving skills.
There's like a fine line of training where I bloom

But i aint gonna be inactive or weak though and Imma need yall's support to ensure it.

 

[Damer]

@Tranquil_warrior we have, at present 202 martial arts based workouts that will make you stronger as well as faster: https://darebee.com/filter#sort=position&sortdir=desc&attr.ct16.value=combat&page=1 Martial Arts (like combat workouts) requires everything: speed, strength, flexibility and endurance. The fatigue you feel that stops you from thinking clearly comes from, primarily, glucose depletion in your muscles that also affects the brain (seeing how ATP is also used for thinking not just kicking). We also have a guide on the cognitive benefits of combat moves workouts: https://darebee.com/fitness/ten-scientific-reasons-combat-moves-make-you-fitter-and-smarter.html

As with everything you need to be persistent, consistent and (above all) patient. I hope this helps a little.

 

[Tranquil_warrior]

@Tranquil_warrior we have, at present 202 martial arts based workouts that will make you stronger as well as faster: https://darebee.com/filter#sort=position&sortdir=desc&attr.ct16.value=combat&page=1 Martial Arts (like combat workouts) requires everything: speed, strength, flexibility and endurance. The fatigue you feel that stops you from thinking clearly comes from, primarily, glucose depletion in your muscles that also affects the brain (seeing how ATP is also used for thinking not just kicking). We also have a guide on the cognitive benefits of combat moves workouts: https://darebee.com/fitness/ten-scientific-reasons-combat-moves-make-you-fitter-and-smarter.html

As with everything you need to be persistent, consistent and (above all) patient. I hope this helps a little.

Its Damer!!!
I have been a big fan of you since I was 17 hehe :>

I did notice the diverse amount of martial arts workout in this site. I actually get excited every time martial arts workout comes in the workout of the day >w<
But like, I train in more traditional way where I focus mostly on skills and strategies during a fight as opposed to darebee's novelty approach. (I am calling it that cause for me the most most most enjoyable thing in darebee is how the programs' days have variety. Like as opposed to traditional programs where you have a weekly plan and you repeat the same thing each week. And even darebee's daily workouts have unique structures.)

I am currently using to give myself the resistance training I was lacking. I could do like 50 push ups at a phase of my life, and some cool moves like handstand push ups using wall or one arm push ups. But after I got obsessed with martial arts, I ended up stopping anything other than sparring and shadowboxing.

I realized my push up reps decreased a lot. Like these days I can push myself to 30, but I actually get a hell of a time after just 10. All the air punching and punching my brother made me strong in one way (Punching power) while weaker in other ways (static strength, lifting strength and the likes). I felt like yes martial arts can be my main thing but I don't need to let that weaken me in other ways.

The problem was that I couldn't stick to any resistance training regime I made for myself. And darebee is helping a lot with that

Also whoa!! I always knew that martial arts limits my ability to think temporarily but I never knew why exactly. Like I noticed that at the end of sparring sessions, I would not be able to take the right actions, but it didn't matter since my brother couldn't either xD and during those times it seems like 90% of the moves we were performing were just the moves we trained more during our individual training. I also noticed that whenever my mom tells me to do something after a sparring or a running session, I just stare at her dumbly and be like "say what? o .o" and I would need to her to tell me 2-3 times before I get what she is talking about.

Well, thank you for reading my post and blessing me with your knowledge :>
You were always a genius. Sorry if I made this too long haha. I am gonna try to be consistent now. I have been in a negative feedback loop where depression kept me from being disciplined, lack of discipline disorganized my life, unorganized life hampered my training and lack of training along with unorganized life made me more depressed. But I think I am finally pushing through.