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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Lol, the reason I asked is because the majority of people I see doing Zumba look pretty silly trying to do some of the moves...................especially the ones that are "sexy".I've done Zumba on occasion. I really don't have that strong of an opinion of it either way.
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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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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?0 -
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.
LOL I've tried whining, threatening to cry, even swore at him but he ignores me....He can obviously tell the difference between 'I really can't do this' pleas and 'I really canna be bothered' gripes as the twice I've really been struggling is the only two times he's paid me any heed.....I'd sack him if he let me slack every time I thought it got too hard...how would I figure out that I can do more than I think if he let me quit all the time LOL
Threaten to fire him, and I guarantee he will stop ignoring you!
WOW Are you deliberately misreading everything I type...If I really couldn't do them then I am sure he'd not make me but I LOVE MY TRAINER....the harder he works me the more I love him...maybe I am a sadist but that is what I pay him for...If I wanted to dictate what I did then I'd stay home and make my own routines up...hell short of firing him if he insisted on doubling his prices I'd still pay him (dinna tell him that though LOL)
Well, you can have him! I would not like to be pushed that hard by anyone, no matter how much I like them. I need to have enough energy to get through the rest of the day, and I don't want to use it all up in the gym.0 -
I think the answer is quite clear...because they work and most people don't give a rats *kitten* about looking silly they want to do what works best
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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!0 -
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.....10/100 -
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In Bootcamp and my TKO (kickboxing class) yes. In my "cardio" kickbox class no. Depending on my client (and I can read them pretty well) I may/may not.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?
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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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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
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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!
A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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.
A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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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