exercising ready for filming

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you all know when it comes to filming and standing up for 2 hours in the same spot can be hard and tiring, well does any one know any good and easy exercises which helps builds you up so it becomes a lot easier and can stand for a long time without getting tired.



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David Jimerson said:
Run a couple miles a day.
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man that'll kill me :D

You mean like working out ?
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yea u got it :) because i gota stand up 4 hours in total to film every other sunday and i nearly pass out everytime because i get so tired.
 
martin096 said:
man that'll kill me :D
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Sorry. Didn't realize you were looking for the kind of exercise that doesn't involve any work but still makes you stronger and builds stamina.
 
David Jimerson said:
Sorry. Didn't realize you were looking for the kind of exercise that doesn't involve any work but still makes you stronger and builds stamina.
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it would work but 2 miles is kinda hard to start with.. but i suppose i could give it a try.. if not i could try 1
 
If you're in the same spot for 2 hours, why not just get a stool to sit on?

But really: get some exercise, cause you must be one outta shape bastid to pass out after standing for two hours. :)
 
desperatecomfort said:
If you're in the same spot for 2 hours, why not just get a stool to sit on?
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:) i would, but we travel around 2 many times to carry one with us so it would be a killer.
 
I don't get it.

I've watched movies at festivals and entire concerts that lasted over 2 hours and had no problem standing the entire time. Just shift your stance and weight periodically to avoid fatigue and wear proper shoes.
 
martin096 said:
it would work but 2 miles is kinda hard to start with.. but i suppose i could give it a try.. if not i could try 1
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Run and when you tire; walk (fast). When recovered, run again.

Remember, the brain gives up before your muscles do.
 
John_Hudson said:
Run and when you tire; walk (fast). When recovered, run again.

Remember, the brain gives up before your muscles do.
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You fool!

I have called the common sense police on you... your going down this time Mr Hudson...

*insert maniacal laughter.

back to the topic.... dude... 4 hours is nothing... how about a 20 hour shooting day where you sit down maybe twice... I would wager if you can't stand for 4 hours then you have feet problems..
 
Loki said:
You fool!

I have called the common sense police on you... your going down this time Mr Hudson...

*insert maniacal laughter.

back to the topic.... dude... 4 hours is nothing... how about a 20 hour shooting day where you sit down maybe twice... I would wager if you can't stand for 4 hours then you have feet problems..
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Cursed kids foiled me again.

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Wait, I just thought of that. 4 hour shoot ? What the .............. ? :kali: :kali:
 
Monopod

No, seriously.

Stole this from an unknown sports photog. He had a heavy duty homemade monopod with a leather loop strap attachment which he could hook under his arm, kinda like a rifle sling, and put quite a bit of weight on. Sorta like carrying around your own wall to lean on.

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but there's nothing like pain to define necessity.
 
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Loki said:
You fool!

I have called the common sense police on you... your going down this time Mr Hudson...

*insert maniacal laughter.

back to the topic.... dude... 4 hours is nothing... how about a 20 hour shooting day where you sit down maybe twice... I would wager if you can't stand for 4 hours then you have feet problems..
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well then that wouldn't be the job for me ^



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Originally Posted by martin096
it would work but 2 miles is kinda hard to start with.. but i suppose i could give it a try.. if not i could try 1


Run and when you tire; walk (fast). When recovered, run again.

Remember, the brain gives up before your muscles do.
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i've noticed something like that. i just need to stay focus on what i'm filming and yea try some running every now and then to get me fitter.
 
2 miles is nothing unless you're a slug.

I'd suggest you do some core exercises to build thigh, abdominal, and back muscle strength and endurance. Those are the parts that'll make it easy peasy to stand for 2 hours at a time.

Google core + strength + exercise and see what you come up with.
 
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