At night, his mother came home from work and they started to prepare dinner.
-Leoo! Come help! - Elena shouted to her son.
At home, thanks to the fact that her kitchen was big enough, everyone participated in the preparation.
-Here, wash these potatoes and then cut them into small cubes.-
Leo grabs the potatoes and takes them to the sink to wash them. When he finished, he takes a knife to peel them. When he was about to cut the potatoes, he thought of asking.
-Support, how do you unlock the skills?.-
-[The skills are hidden in the different catalogs. [Each one can have 1 or more skills]-
-I didn't see any skills in the current catalog.-
-[Depending on the catalog, they will appear when you have tried the challenges a few times.]
-And can I improve them when the corresponding catalog is active?-
-[Once the skill is activated, it can be improved at any time regardless of the active catalog.]-
-I see.-
Leo while cutting the potatoes asks his mother. -Mom, do you think I can do exercises tomorrow without any problem?-
Elena looks at her son surprised and answers.-You leaving your room? Or do you mean some game where you can exercise?-
-Mamaa, I'm serious.-
-Haha, that's weird, but it's good that you want to go out and move. If you feel energetic tomorrow, you can start running a little. Try not to do strength exercises for now. Just a few more days.-
- Ok-
After a delicious family dinner, Leo returns to his room to sleep.
As he goes to bed, he stares at the ceiling thinking, Can I really do that much exercise?
A light peeked through the bedroom window, heralding the start of a new day.
-Leo honey, mom is going to work. I'll leave you breakfast so you can heat it up.- The scream his mother gave every day before going to the hospital was heard.
Leo wakes up after hearing the door close and looks out the window to see the beautiful sunny day.
-It's time to start.- He says to cheer himself up as he gets up.
Going to the bathroom, to do his business and wash up, he begins to think about the equipment he will need for today's jog.
I think dad had bought a GoPro. Although I don't know if it has a body strap.
After leaving the bathroom, he changes and looks for the mini camera. After a while, he finds her with a helmet strap, which he intends to fasten on her chest.
He checks if he has enough memory and starts recording an intro with the lion mask on.
-Hi, I'm Leo, on my first day of physical change. They recommended that I only do cardio and no strength training for these 2 days. So today I'm going to a nearby track, to jog for about 10 or 15 minutes to start.-
He cuts off the recording, adjusts the camera and leaves the house towards the nearby athletics track.
After walking for about 5 minutes, he arrives at the athletics club.
As he approaches the track he can see 2 people who were running on it
It was normal that people not associated with the club were allowed to run on the track, until the activities began.
What bad luck, I thought I was going to be alone.
Leo resigns himself and begins to walk along the track to warm up and gain confidence.
One of the young men who were running, approaches from behind and greets in passing.
-Good morning, and keep up the good work, kid- he said when he saw the pale young man with little desire to run.
-Bu-Good morning!- Leo greets, startled, the young man who had passed him.
Leo looks at his back and takes a deep breath.
-Come on Leo- he encourages himself internally.
He adjusts his camera, calibrates the stopwatch on his watch and begins his jog slowly.
When he reached 1 minute and Leo's breathing began to slow down.
[+5 Exp in Physical Control Skill]
-Physical Control? What is that skill?-
-[Physical Control is a skill that allows perfect control of the body. As you level up, the precision, agility and efficiency of your movements will increase. It is recommended to look for full body exercises to train this skill.]-
-Ohh, what a good skill. I guess I'll have to do some capoeira or Tai Chi.-
Another minute passed.
[+5 Exp in Physical Control Skill]
3 minutes went by.
[+5 Exp in Physical Control Skill]
By the fourth minute Leo's face was already covered in sweat and his breathing was ragged.
[+5 Exp in Physical Control Skill]
When he reached minute 8, he had already slowed down to a minimum and looked like he was walking. After taking a few more steps, and even though he wanted to keep going, he couldn't go on. He stopped and sat down outside the track to rest.
-Haaa, haaa, haaa- He breathed exhausted. Then he remembered and ended the recording.
Just then, the young man from before, approached Leo with a cold bottle of water and said- Have some. Well done young man.
Leo looks up and embarrassedly accepts the bottle, as he was thirsty.
-Haaa, thank you very much. I forgot to bring water, haa.-Leo said as he took a sip.
-I saw you earlier while you were running, it seems like it's your first time, right?-
-Y-yes, I'm trying to make a physical change. This is my first day.-
-I see, the first time running and the after-effects are painful, I hope you don't back down.-
-Yes, it seems so. Thanks for the encouragement.- Leo said with shining eyes that clearly declared that he accepted the challenge.- Ahh yes, I'm going to be recording with this mini camera while I run. If it bothers you, please tell me. When I edit the video I will blur any face that appears.
-Haha, there is no problem with the recording. By the way, I'm Raúl, and you?- He said while offering his hand for a greeting.
-Leo!- Leo responded enthusiastically.
-Haha Leo, nice to meet you. I have chores to do. I'll wait for you tomorrow or the day after I suppose.- Raúl said when he saw Leo's condition.
-Sure, see you tomorrow.-
After resting for a few minutes and seeing that more people were starting to come, Leo stood up and started walking towards the exit.
-Lucas, were you really able to send the practical work on time?- asked one young man to another, who were in a group that was entering the club.
-Of course...- answered Lucas while looking at the back of a person who was leaving.
-What's wrong?
-I think I saw Leo leave the club.-
-Leo?.-
-Leonel Garcia, the 'vampire' of the class.-
-Ahh, that geek, impossible. Wasn't he allergic to the sun?-
-No idea, it seemed to be him.-
It took Leo twice as long to get from the club to his house. His legs could barely hold up.
When he got home, he went straight to the bathroom and took a cold shower, which supposedly calmed the muscle contractions. Then with the strength he had left, he warmed up the breakfast his mother had left him and went to his room to eat lying on his bed.
Damn, he was so hungry.
-Interface-
[User: Leonel Garcia]
[Age: 17 years]
[Level: 0]
[Active catalog: Sports Catalog (Physical Exercises) -- Level: Basic]
[Store]
[Learned skills:
[Physical Control: Level 0 - Exp: 40/100 ]
]
[Knowledge:
Mathematics: Basic - Exp 500/500
Language: Basic - Exp 500/500
Chemistry: Basic - Exp 500/500
Social Sciences: Basic - Exp 500/500
English: Basic - Exp 500/500
Philosophy: Basic - Exp 500/500
]
[Catalog roulette: Not Available]
-Catalog-
[Catalog of Sports (Physical Exercises) -- Level: Basic]
[1- Run 5 km. (Status: Not completed)
2- Jog for 30 minutes. (Status: Not completed)
3- Do 100 meters in 16 seconds. (Status: Not completed)
4- Do 10 push-ups for 7 days in a row. (Status: Not completed)
5- Do 10 squats for 7 days in a row. (Status: Not completed)
6- Do 10 pull-ups for 7 days in a row. (Status: Not completed)
7- Do 10 sit-ups for 7 days in a row. (Status: Not completed)
8- Do a plank on the floor for 30 seconds for 7 days in a row. (Status: Not completed)
9- Lift a 5 kg dumbbell or any object of equal weight 10 times for 7 days. (Status: Not completed)
10- Swim for 10 minutes without stopping for 7 days in a row. (Status: Not completed)]
-Shit, I got very close to 2. I think I'll try the plank later.-
-Support, doesn't what I ran count for achievement 1?.-
-[It's 5 km straight without stopping; You can combine: running, jogging and walking, but all in one go.]-
-I see, that will take me some time.-
At dusk when Leo had already rested enough, Leo prepares the camera pointing to the center of the room, where there was a rubber mat used to do exercises on the floor.
He starts recording, positions himself on the mat in the form of a plank and activates the stopwatch.
5'
10'
15'
20'
Leo was beginning to notice the lack of strength in his abdomen.
25'
-Come on, come on Leo hold on- he shouted internally in the final seconds.
30'
-Good!- Leo shouted after collapsing on the floor.
After resting a bit, turn off the stopwatch and camera.
.