negative side-effects of DDR?

kle · Basic Member Joined: 24 May 2004

you'll let me know if this topic has been started already, and then direct me there, right?

OK, then: It seems every DDR-related site has a link to some news article proclaiming the new "fad called DDR" where you get up and exercise while actually having fun and whatnot, and enumerating the numerous health benefits and weight-loss-success stories. BUT are there any negative side-effects of DDR? I do mean health-wise; being labelled "homosexual" and having stereotypes obviously means that there are social downsides, and of course pregnant women and people with heart problems shouldn't play, as with all roller-coaster rides, but has anyone experienced any health-related problem from playing DDR? Have there been any studies about the long-term effects of playing DDR?

Zukin-Man · Trick Member Joined: 25 Nov 2002 Location: War Agony

Well, in my area, some of us have what we call the Curse of MAX 300. After the first time someone beats MAX 300, they'll get sick.

The first time I beat it, I was so sick that I was bedridden for three weeks and had to miss school the whole time. A friend of mine beat it for the first time, and he threw up seven times later that night. In the case of another friend of mine, the curse seems to attack preemptively. Any time she even thinks of beating MAX 300, she'll become almost fatally ill, but we think that one's a coincidence.
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count zero · Basic Member Joined: 02 Jun 2004

I don't know about any studies

but i can imagine that playing ddr is not THAT good for your joints. (I hope that is the right word)
because you hit the floor hard with your feet repetetive.

It's exactly the same thing about jogging. And if thats not good for your joints, ddr can't.

I hope it's understandable what i wanted to say.

Another thing happened to me yesterday. I hadn't played for some days and was a little bit tired. After playing some fast courses (without doing a warmup) i got realy sick. And I thought i have to throw up. But it wasn't that bad and it was gone after a while.

So DDR is vey exhausting for your body and you should be carefull. If your boddy is begging for a break, don't keep on dancing.
I know thats hard.

Sometimes i think i'm addicted. Just keep on dancing although my legs are DYING!

uouuÉ · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jun 2004

i've spent a total of $200+ on ddr since i got into it. other than that, nothing i can think of
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Pokemon Is Rad · Trick Member Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Location: Reading, PA

Whenever I pass a 10 footer (not including bag or sakura), I puke my guts out. I guess that's not a very good thing. It happens about 80% of the time.

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Frozen V (for Extreme) · Trick Member Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Location: STL, Missouri

The first time i beat Paranoia Survivor Max on heavy Mirror i got to the end and i ran straight to the bathroom and starting puking.

kle · Basic Member Joined: 24 May 2004

so something along the lines of doing a super strenuous run or workout -- high impact, and don't do it right after you eat. Give your body time to rest properly between dancing sessions, and don't push it if you really can't.

That's good to know, because I introduced this to virtually my whole [extended] family (or so I like to think), and we've got lots of little kids (pre-adolescent), and I wanted to know if there were any badly negative side-effects before encouraging them to go further with this.

Thanks to everyone who replied.

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BTTB · Trick Member Joined: 10 Dec 2002 Location: Deep in you.

1) I can eat a full meal and play DDR, I guess it differs with people. I also have a really strong stomach, I guess that helps.

2) I only have one sore joint, my right knee. I doubt it's DDR related, DDR is taking it's vacation from me.

The only negative side affects of DDR for me is a severe burning when I play too long, my ribs and stomach feel like I'm on fire, and sometime, I pull a muscle or ligament in my rib cage and it hurts to walk.
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Pop'n Usagi! · Trick Member Joined: 17 Nov 2002 Location: Your mum

I've noticed an uncanny lack of any sort of cash since i started playing Bemani..
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oblivious · Trick Member Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Location: Wisconsin

Um... I really havn't noticed any really horrible bad sides, unless you consider the following to be bad: 1)Meeting lotsa new ppl, 2)losing 40 lbs, 3)More endurance, and 4)occupying my time with something other then eatting and sitting
But honestly, I have a CF pad and I play barefoot... every once in a while I move too far back and slice my foot open... blood makes the pad a little less responsive, but I've only had to put a band-aid on it

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Slowpoke · Trick Member Joined: 28 Oct 2003

One negative side effect: your neighbors might hate you

Mysterio · Trick Member Joined: 20 Nov 2002 Location: Aiken, SC

Pain from the stupid people who play the game and from "dancing" for hours on end. Heh.
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raven_tker · Trick Member Joined: 02 Jan 2004 Location: STREET VORTEX

well i get shin splints (OUCH) when i play too hard and im outta shape so i cant walk for 5 minutes and fall to the ground. crying. lol
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Corey | RanciD · Trick Member Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Location: Boston

I've messed up the bottoms of my feet a couple times. Right now I've got a blister the size of a quarter on the bottom of one and the pain everytime I press an arrow with that foot really doesn't help me play much.

xx_elvis_xx · Basic Member Joined: 13 Jun 2004 Location: out skimming

Yeah I tend to have EXTREMELY BAD stomach cramps when I don't warm up and even when I do warm up. And my ankles will start to hurt too, but I always think that it's worth it cuz DDR is so awesome.

And I also tend to have a pain in my bum sometimes when I play like say, all day nonstop... go figure...

CelestialMortal · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 2:25 pm Post subject:

If you have the flimsy pads and play on concrete floors. It will put stress on your ankles and joints and may cause pain and swelling later.

Over-straining your lungs

If you look at the screen a loooong time, it may effect your eyes (i see arrows when i close my eyes)

Vomiting like how others have said

Not really health-wise but, i guess if you play a LOT and you sweat like a waterfall, possibly dehydration?

Thats all i can really think of right now

REGARDS
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Waffleiron · Basic Member Joined: 05 May 2004

Lately, my hip has been hurting a bit. I dont really know if it is from DDR though.

That all I can thing of.

kle · Basic Member Joined: 24 May 2004