What is a burpee?
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Like I stated earlier, I wouldn't ACCEPT you as a client if I interviewed with you once you told me it HAD to be your way. So firing me would never come about.Well, I can see that I would fire you after the first day. I am the one that has to decide how far I am willing to go out of my comfort zone -- NOT someone I am paying!
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Either way, you wouldn't get any of my money!0 -
Maybe a name change is in order Health_Gal...
How 'bout 'Fussy_Gal_with_spineless_PT' :laugh:
I (like most) have a love/hate relationship with the Burpee. 100 in an hour session is the most I've ever attempted, but not consecutively - I think that's kill me!
A question for everyone who does do burpees, I've seen a few different variations. Do you all do pushups as part of the exercise once your feet hit the floor?
She used to be something like "RachelSno" same attitude though...
As for burpees, yes, push ups!0 -
A question for everyone who does do burpees, I've seen a few different variations. Do you all do pushups as part of the exercise once your feet hit the floor?
Nope no push up involved here0 -
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Yes, I do the pushup.
Health_gal_who_is_scared_of_looking_silly_doing_burpees: Try Turkish getups instead. You won't feel silly at all & they're much easier :devil:0 -
Or your lip!
Like I stated earlier, I wouldn't ACCEPT you as a client if I interviewed with you once you told me it HAD to be your way. So firing me would never come about.Well, I can see that I would fire you after the first day. I am the one that has to decide how far I am willing to go out of my comfort zone -- NOT someone I am paying!
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Either way, you wouldn't get any of my money!0 -
Well in any exercise, locking of any joint will lead to injury which is why execution is important. If done correctly, there shouldn't be any real issues. Do 'em! Make sure that you got your form down pack to show how to do it!
Really? I've been a trainer for over 15 years and haven't had anyone ever report getting injured from doing them when shown correct form.I'm doing a Personal Training course atm and my teacher said that she NEVER gets people to do them as waaay too many injuries happen from them.
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Yeah... something to do with the joints :S although that is only one of my teachers... my other one told us to do them :laugh: they get results so i'll do them!
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Like I stated earlier, I wouldn't ACCEPT you as a client if I interviewed with you once you told me it HAD to be your way. So firing me would never come about.Well, I can see that I would fire you after the first day. I am the one that has to decide how far I am willing to go out of my comfort zone -- NOT someone I am paying!
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Either way, you wouldn't get any of my money!
Awwww I think he'll be away crying into his pillow now......Anyhow I really should leave this thread like I said I would as I am getting to a be a sarccy *kitten* now0 -
Yes, I do the pushup.
Health_gal_who_is_scared_of_looking_silly_doing_burpees: Try Turkish getups instead. You won't feel silly at all & they're much easier :devil:
Well then much respect Chris! 100 consecutive w pushup - wow!
You could try the turkish getupos, or you could just give her a crash couse in dragon flags - no one looks silly doing those!0 -
Well in any exercise, locking of any joint will lead to injury which is why execution is important. If done correctly, there shouldn't be any real issues. Do 'em! Make sure that you got your form down pack to show how to do it!
Really? I've been a trainer for over 15 years and haven't had anyone ever report getting injured from doing them when shown correct form.I'm doing a Personal Training course atm and my teacher said that she NEVER gets people to do them as waaay too many injuries happen from them.
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Yeah... something to do with the joints :S although that is only one of my teachers... my other one told us to do them :laugh: they get results so i'll do them!
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No! Don't do them! You will wear yourself out and not have that energy for things that are less silly and useless!0 -
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Yes, I do the pushup.
Health_gal_who_is_scared_of_looking_silly_doing_burpees: Try Turkish getups instead. You won't feel silly at all & they're much easier :devil:
This is always an effective way to do get ups.
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wow, I'm really shocked by the attempt to degrade the burpee. It is hard but amazingly effective for toning and cardio. This girl does a lot of burpees in her routines and looks amazing doing them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfNA_lmkHM
Why even comment on the thread if you are against the subject? Bah!0 -
I've never had to yell at any client for as long as I've done this. You can encourage, motivate, energize, and help clients push through pain and doubt without having to raise your voice.Agree...My trainer has never yelled or got nasty he is supportive/sarcastic/humorous/more supportive....He is getting the best out of me without yelling or pushing me past what he knows I can do.....10/10
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who uses ALL their daily energy in the gym? And what's the point of going to the gym if you're not gonna push yourself? I mean I agree, I'm not gonna do a burpee and if ANY trainer tells me to I'm shoving a 10lb dumbbell tightly down their throat. But at the same time, if he/she tells me to do something and is encouraging me to push myself WITHOUT YELLING OR GETTING NASTY then I'll curse them and the gods above but I'll still do it.
Agree...My trainer has never yelled or got nasty he is supportive/sarcastic/humorous/more supportive....He is getting the best out of me without yelling or pushing me past what he knows I can do.....10/10
I had a trainer that yelled and got rude (my "gay" ex). He would say if all I was gonna do is whine then we can just go home. So we went home and I ate a whole cake and ice cream lol.
But I'm meeting for the first time with a real trainer Friday and hopefully he'll be "okay". I only get 8 sessions with him though because I put out $389 and my bank account is yelling at me:laugh:0 -
Lol, why do you assume I want it?Either way, you wouldn't get any of my money!
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wow, I'm really shocked by the attempt to degrade the burpee. It is hard but amazingly effective for toning and cardio. This girl does a lot of burpees in her routines and looks amazing doing them:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfNA_lmkHM
Why even comment on the thread if you are against the subject? Bah!
Please God if I am a good girl and do my burpees everyday can I get a smoking bod like that one
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I've never had to yell at any client for as long as I've done this. You can encourage, motivate, energize, and help clients push through pain and doubt without having to raise your voice.Agree...My trainer has never yelled or got nasty he is supportive/sarcastic/humorous/more supportive....He is getting the best out of me without yelling or pushing me past what he knows I can do.....10/10
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So you admit you have your clients in pain? You don't have to push people to the point of pain to have a reasonably good workout. When someone is in pain, they have already pushed too far.0 -
Well in any exercise, locking of any joint will lead to injury which is why execution is important. If done correctly, there shouldn't be any real issues. Do 'em! Make sure that you got your form down pack to show how to do it!
Really? I've been a trainer for over 15 years and haven't had anyone ever report getting injured from doing them when shown correct form.I'm doing a Personal Training course atm and my teacher said that she NEVER gets people to do them as waaay too many injuries happen from them.
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Yeah... something to do with the joints :S although that is only one of my teachers... my other one told us to do them :laugh: they get results so i'll do them!
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No! Don't do them! You will wear yourself out and not have that energy for things that are less silly and useless!
Okay WE KNOW you think they are silly. Can we move on now?!
I wear myself out after a good lifting session. I come home exhausted. Then I eat, drink some coffee, and am good to go. Hard work pays off.0 -
She has a cute accentwow, I'm really shocked by the attempt to degrade the burpee. It is hard but amazingly effective for toning and cardio. This girl does a lot of burpees in her routines and looks amazing doing them:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfNA_lmkHM
Why even comment on the thread if you are against the subject? Bah!0 -
Some people like to feel "worn" out from really working out. No need to deter them from that.No! Don't do them! You will wear yourself out and not have that energy for things that are less silly and useless!
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So you admit you have your clients in pain? You don't have to push people to the point of pain to have a reasonably good workout. When someone is in pain, they have already pushed too far.
Couldn't disagree more (why the hell am I still typing on this thread LOL) there are different types of pain and during workouts there is a type you can push through which just means your body is developing and you are finding new levels of capability...if you stay inside your comfort zone and don;t push past this you will never find out what you are truly capable of...trust me I know for the first 35 years of my life I did just that and it has only been the last year I have made this mind blowing discovery and acheived more than I ever thought possible.0 -
burpees are the devil. to add to the evil, instead of the jump at the end, do a box jump!!0
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Yeah, it's called lactic acid build up. You probably don't know about that though.So you admit you have your clients in pain? You don't have to push people to the point of pain to have a reasonably good workout. When someone is in pain, they have already pushed too far.
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Burpees are one of the silliest exercises I have EVER seen! I HATE them, and I refuse to do them!
I decided not to take a class I used to like at the YMCA because they got a new teacher and she put burpees into the routine every single time.
OMG!!! She changed her user name, but is still bashing CF!!! Geez!!!
Ahh yes I remember now. The user who hates on cross fit, muscular women, and hard work apparently.0 -
Cudos. Empowering huh? Let's you know that you can probably get through other hardships as well!So you admit you have your clients in pain? You don't have to push people to the point of pain to have a reasonably good workout. When someone is in pain, they have already pushed too far.
Couldn't disagree more (why the hell am I still typing on this thread LOL) there are different types of pain and during workouts there is a type you can push through which just means your body is developing and you are finding new levels of capability...if you stay inside your comfort zone and don;t push past this you will never find out what you are truly capable of...trust me I know for the first 35 years of my life I did just that and it has only been the last year I have made this mind blowing discovery and acheived more than I ever thought possible.
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Trolling then. Apparently not getting enough attention.Ahh yes I remember now. The user who hates on cross fit, muscular women, and hard work apparently.
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Burpees are a momentary hell-on-earth experience... LOL.0
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I make them part of my Tabata finisher..........................along with Moutain climbers, double jump tucks, prison squats and jump lunges.Burpees are a momentary hell-on-earth experience... LOL.
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Cudos. Empowering huh? Let's you know that you can probably get through other hardships as well!So you admit you have your clients in pain? You don't have to push people to the point of pain to have a reasonably good workout. When someone is in pain, they have already pushed too far.
Couldn't disagree more (why the hell am I still typing on this thread LOL) there are different types of pain and during workouts there is a type you can push through which just means your body is developing and you are finding new levels of capability...if you stay inside your comfort zone and don;t push past this you will never find out what you are truly capable of...trust me I know for the first 35 years of my life I did just that and it has only been the last year I have made this mind blowing discovery and acheived more than I ever thought possible.
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Attempting to push through pain when you are exercising can also lead you to discover how expensive it is to make an unexpected trip to the emergency room and pay for physical therapy as well! How exciting!0 -
Good thing I work for a hospital & do physical therapy for a living!!! True story!!! No worries!
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