Fear of Burpees!
lmann72
Posts: 82 Member
How do I get over the fear that I'm going to fall on my face? I can't seem to get past the fact that I'm going to faceplant on the floor!
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Do 'em slow at first (step back one foot at a time). Pause briefly in each position so you get a feel for what's correct. Then start to throw in a couple "real" ones; I bet if you don't have a balance abnormality or weak joints, you'll find it's easier than you think.0
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Start slower. take it in steps- or do them "elevated" so its' heavily modified.
so two ways.
First way.
1.)- just bend over and put your hands on the floor.
2.) step one leg back.
3.) step the other leg back.
4.) lower yourself to the ground- fully.
5.) get back up how you need (inchworm reverse up if you need to- or use your knees)
6.) step one foot under you
7.) step the other foot under you.
8.) optional jump- or squat at the top.
When you're feeling more confident- jump your feet back and step you feet forward- OR step your feet back- and then jump forward- when I get exhausted- jump then step is typically my go to modification.
Second way.
Use stairs- or a semi elevated surface (a chair that's up against a wall)
repeat the process above- or just put your hands on the chair and jump back- push up- jump forward- and then up.
and away you go.
But honestly - if you don't like them- you don't HAVE to do them- it's not some sort of right of passage- or best way to get fit- it's just an exercise.0
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