Post: #1

Another glimpse of hope coming from Mother Russia.

Quote:Free ticket to ride on the Moscow metro for squats

By Anne Sewell
Nov 8, 2013

Moscow - The Moscow metro in Russia has come up with a novel way to get the public fitter. They are offering free single-trip tickets to passengers who can perform 30 squats in front of the machine.

As can be seen in the video above, the metro in Moscow has set up a most unusual ticket vending machine.

It doesn't just give you tickets and change. Basically it suggests that if you can perform 30 squats, you can have a free single-trip ticket. A special device has been installed in the machine to record the number of squats, and it doesn't look as though it would be easy to cheat your way to a freebie.

Initially, the machine will work until December, but the metro is looking into possibly installing more to promote sports elements to Muscovites and give them tickets that cost them, literally, diddly-squat!

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/361778

Post: #2

Really interesting idea but a lawsuit waiting to happen in the US.

"they made me do squats and I had a heart attack"

Post: #3

Fantastic! Not only is it a valuable health measure, it is also a form of social assistance for the needy (exchange some time for a free metro ride, and get healthier in the process). I love this.

p.s. I imagine this technology is based on something similar to Kinect? Anyone have technical details?

Post: #4

foot markers are way too close together; I am surprised Vlad is not more on top of this

Post: #5

Another example of the over reaching nanny state gubbmint taking over people's lives.

Oh wait, this is in a developing country outside the west.

It's all good, carry on.

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I wonder how many Russians will take advantage of this.

Post: #6

I wish America did this. I'd be riding the El for free!

Post: #7

(11-09-2013 01:00 PM)ladderff Wrote:  foot markers are way too close together; I am surprised Vlad is not more on top of this

They squat differently in Russia

Post: #8

I can see the Central Asians taking advantage of this big time. They generally don't have money, and they squat for comfort:

Post: #9

(11-09-2013 02:30 PM)Ensam Wrote:  

(11-09-2013 01:00 PM)ladderff Wrote:  foot markers are way too close together; I am surprised Vlad is not more on top of this

They squat differently in Russia

I have been training the pistol squat pretty hard for a good while so I can start doing these unusual plyometric movements. Saw this video a year ago, it's pretty awesome.

Post: #10

Maintains great asses on the women. I like it.

Post: #11

You can be the most powerful and wealthy nation in the world,
and it will give you the image of power and wealth.

But if you are unhealthy and physically abhorrent,
no one is gonna respect you regardless...

Good for Russia

Post: #12

(11-09-2013 02:30 PM)Ensam Wrote:  

(11-09-2013 01:00 PM)ladderff Wrote:  foot markers are way too close together; I am surprised Vlad is not more on top of this

They squat differently in Russia

Knees extend too far in front of toes.

2/10 would not dance like that.

In all seriousness, based on the shit that gets posted on Moscow on these boards you'd think it was heaven on earth for the modern red-pill man. What are the main drawbacks of the city? Corruption? The cold?

Post: #13

give it a couple years and all women will be walking around with tighter bodies and nicer butts there. God bless Russia

Post: #14

It's a good idea but they should attach a battery to a crank or something instead and harness the energy.

Post: #15

Russia for the win again!