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Fitocracy @ OCAU
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(link) Monday, 23-April-2012 12:16:23 (GMT +10) - by Agg
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Here's some info from Darkness:
We started an OCAU group on fitocracy, a fitness website that's pitched at nerds, gamers and geeks, by being organised into a 'game'. Using their in built database of activities, you select exercises each time you work out and you are awarded points - based on the type of exercise, repetitions, weight, or duration. These points go towards your overall 'level'. Each time you level up, quests are unlocked and are available for you to try and complete.
A basic quest is something like "Hello, Sports! Play 30 minutes of sports and rack up Fitocracy points in the process. 300 points". A more advanced one is "Advanced Widowmaker. Perform a widowmaker (20-rep squat) at 1.5x your bodyweight. Your legs will be screaming after this one. 800 points".
The site also has a strong social network aspect, allowing you to add friends and track their progress. Users can comment on others activities or 'give props' should they like something they see. An OCAU group has been created for members to join and spur each other on - we have 140 members so far. Group competitions can also be held for that ultimate bragging right. The site also awards users for reaching certain fitness milestones, like lifting a certain weight or jogging that extra distance.
Knowing not everyone works out near a computer, they also offer an iphone app and a mobile version which allows users to quickly and easily add workouts from the gym using their phone. And, it's all free.
So, if anyone is interested in getting fitter, bigger, smaller, stronger or faster, but lacks a bit of motivation or drive - come join us in the OCAU thread and sign up on fitocracy!
PS: We're currently running a chin up challenge, which starts today and goes for a week!
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