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I want to get used to burbee related exercises

RiverTom
RiverTom Posts: 216 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have to admit it, I don't like burbee related exercises. Is there a way of slowly getting used to them? I just don't like doing them, unless my personal trainer "forces" me to. They are really awkward for me. I have no idea why though...

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  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    Just bumping to read responses.
  • RiverTom
    RiverTom Posts: 216 Member
    There were no replies yet, unfortunately ... ;)
  • DaveC29
    DaveC29 Posts: 232 Member
    I had read about a '100 Burpee Challenge' on another website...

    Basically day 1, 1 burpee, day 2, 2 burpees, etc. You don't have to do them all at once, but you have to complete each day. If you miss a day, you do the missed day's burpees the next day... in addition to that day's burpees.

    This seems like a way to slowly condition your body to get used to them. It's only one more each day.
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    You're not going to like my answer... practice, practice, practice. I hated them when I started working with a trainer to get more fit. Actually, ALL the higher impact stuff felt awkward. But, truly, if you stick with it, it does get better. I don't mind them now, and I try to remember what a great overall exercise they are. And don't forget to celebrate what you can do and how far you've come. If it were easy, it wouldn't be a "work"out. Best wishes on your continued fit journey!
  • murphmurph07
    murphmurph07 Posts: 54 Member
    Ugh they are the work of the devil. i even hate the name!

    I know I'm going to have to start doing them soon. Am doing 30 day shred atm - was thinking of putting in a few burpees at the end as I'm finding it much easier the past few days.
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    Just doing them, as well as breaking down the movement and working on the hard parts - for me, jumping my legs back in is the hard part, so I work on just jumping my feet out and in, and since that requires a strong core and hip flexibility, I work on those as well. Still don't like them, but I don't want to cry when I have to do them either.
  • ishtar13
    ishtar13 Posts: 528 Member
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  • blonde71
    blonde71 Posts: 955 Member
    I hate burpees too. They are like a necessary evil though. I do them a lot in our hotel room when we go away. It's a good way to get in a quick workout along with pushups and mountain climbers when you're traveling.
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
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    Lol, exactly!
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Doing things you like to do means you are strong in that area. Doing things you don't like usually means it's really difficult.

    I have issues with certain exercises too. But, I know from exerience that I can work through it, and over time, next thing I know, I'm doing it like a pro. You just need to stick with it and strengthen all those muscles that you utilize doing burpees. Being a surfer, I see huge value in doing burpees, and do them voluntarily in the water on a board. But, that's because it's fun.
  • RiverTom
    RiverTom Posts: 216 Member
    Thanks all, much appreciated advice!
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