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Sheryl Nome ([personal profile] galactically) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2016-08-03 09:14 pm

[open] pump up the jam (a.k.a the fitness mingle post)

Who: Sheryl ([personal profile] galactically) and YOU!
What: Exercise classes (see the class schedule)
When: April 11th/13th/15th, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Where: Menrva's temple @ the ballroom
Warnings: Fanservice, possible violence, and Genos

Notes: Feel free to make your own top-levels! Threadhop to your heart's content. c:

[Sheryl doesn't attend classes too often nowadays due to her work schedule, but she always makes sure to be on time once the clock strikes three thirty — or at least be fashionably early. Even teachers like herself have to look her best, especially in simple but flattering gym clothes. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon, the ballroom is open for all things fitness, and Sheryl plans to give her students one hell of a workout.

Don't let her vibrant smiles fool you; she turns into an enthusiastic yet merciless drill sergeant should you ever fall behind on your exercises. The microphone she carries around has a built-in cord that she uses as a whip — definitely not for show! A certain assistant will also be by her side, and he's just as tough if not more so.

To all slackers... abandon hope all ye who enter.]




Outside the Ballroom
[Nothing brings more prospective students together in one place than good ol' promotion, and Sheryl is not above using whatever is on her disposal to gain more members. She already made a BBS post announcing her classes, so now it's time for another tactic: food.

With a charming smile and a wink, she gestures at a small platter of turkey and cheese sandwiches on a nearby table right next to the sign-up sheet.]


Want to get in shape? Gain some extra muscle on your arms or legs? Build up stamina? Then you've come to the right place!

Exercises
[Congratulations, you're now part of the exercise class — whether you're only just stopping by for one session, visiting out of sheer curiosity, or who knows what else. There is plenty of sweating, stretching, fat burning, and muscle building to be done. Mats are on the floor for people to use, and various equipment such as exercise balls, dumbbells, jump ropes, and hula hoops can be seen. There's also a radio that Sheryl is using to turn up the volume so to speak.

So, what can a typical student expect from Sheryl's class?]

Yoga: A whole lot of stretching limbs, balancing acts, and dramatic poses. They start out as simple as lotus positions and cobra poses, but slowly progress into the intermediate positions such as downward-facing dog poses and tree poses. And then... the dreaded plow pose. At least there is music to relax to.

Pilates: Core strength training, breathing, and more stretching through special moves. Feel the burn as you stretch your limbs while squeezing your stomach at the same time!

Other Exercises: Sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, playing with jump rope and hula hoops, etc.

Muscle Training: Want to be super buff? Grab some dumbbells and go to town! They are available from small (about five pounds) to large (about twenty).

Running: Enjoy your laps around the ballroom while catchy music plays in the background! Go race someone! Or you could be a turtle...

Break Time
[Sheryl may be stringent, but let it be said that she's capable of mercy. Everyone should get a break or two now and then, hence why there are healthy snacks and drinks on the table. She's actually taken the opportunity to make small bowls of pot-au-feu, which smells and looks incredibly edible... and some fruit bars, which look lumpy. Sheryl may excel in certain skills, but baking is not one of them — much to her chagrin, coming from a woman who's usually very confident.

Take this opportunity to socialize, eat some food, sneak out of the ballroom, fool around, hide in the corners, etc.]
chainbroke: (09)

[personal profile] chainbroke 2016-08-09 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ --That makes sense! Naminé nods, mirroring his movements, speed and all. ]

Oh... that's a lot better!
scrap_metal: (frowny realization)

[personal profile] scrap_metal 2016-08-12 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
With a bit of practice you'll be able to catch up to the pace. [ He continues the exercise, adjusted to Naminé slower pace ]

Remember, it's more important to the exercise correct, rather than fast and set number of times. It actually can be damaging for someone not used for the exercise if they overwork themselves too quickly.
chainbroke: (kh4)

[personal profile] chainbroke 2016-08-13 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Right, practice makes perfect. Naminé follows along diligently, ever the good student. ]

How damaging can it be--? [ It doesn't sound pleasant at all... ]
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[personal profile] scrap_metal 2016-08-14 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Sprains, strains, fractures, dislocation and in rare cases sclatic nerve damage. All types of training can lead to injuries.

[ Genos.,. have mercy on the poor girl. He's really not meant to scare away from the exercise, but he tends to give very long explanations if prompted. ]

The safest approach to yoga is to learn how to practice the poses correctly.

Warm up is an important part of any physical activity. Basic stretches will help prepare the body for more challenging poses later. If you're beginning, try to start slow, that will develop the foundation for more advanced moves. Be sure to share any pre-existing health issues with your teacher that might require modifications in certain poses--

[ feel free to ignore or stop his ramble at any time ]
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[personal profile] chainbroke 2016-08-14 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
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[personal profile] chainbroke 2016-08-14 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll make sure to warm up very well before exercising, then. Um, I don't want any of that to happen to me. And I don't think I have any health issues...

[ At least she's taking his warnings seriously! ]
scrap_metal: (frowny congratulating)

[personal profile] scrap_metal 2016-08-17 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Genos nods solemnly, very proud with himself and his advice... ]

Take good care of yourself, and you don't have to worry.
chainbroke: (namine_warplanes18)

[personal profile] chainbroke 2016-08-18 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
I will, ah-- [ Right. Names are a thing. ] Oh, I'm Naminé.
scrap_metal: (what else?)

[personal profile] scrap_metal 2016-08-18 12:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Genos, shinki to slavic god of hospitality, Radegast.

[ He looks around at the gym ]

Well, here I am an assistant to Sheryl Nome.
chainbroke: (Untitled-6-1_itastar)

[personal profile] chainbroke 2016-08-19 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ She can see that. ]

It's nice to meet you, Genos. [ Hm. ] Are you and Sheryl friends?
scrap_metal: (not that frowny)

[personal profile] scrap_metal 2016-08-25 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's not good with making friends. And he's even worse when noticing that he makes them. ]

I respect her, she's a competent goddess and valuable ally. [ The description is very formal but his expression softens a bit ]