Reply to: Burpee Challenge/ Getting fit

[Mich the Tester]

Wouldn't one hand bicycle be enough?

Or did you mean second-hand?

your coat, sir ---->

[TheFaQQer]

Get a 2nd hand bicycle or a rowing machine instead.

Wouldn't one hand bicycle be enough?

Or did you mean second-hand?

[proggy]

if running is bad for your joints then burpees will be even worse. Get a 2nd hand bicycle or a rowing machine instead. Or go swimming.

Thanks, I have a bike might just start cycling 3-4 times a week, it seems the most enjoyable way to exercise, well almost.

[Mich the Tester]

I would not be suprised! That is a beast of a workout though, did all of your team train like that?

Only the sevens players. Fook me, I'm glad that's over.

Did these on alternate days;

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[MyUserName]

I used to do burpees with a 10kg weighted vest, 20 at a time, 5 sets with slow jogging recovery. It was very effective but probably contributed to buggering up my knee.

I would not be suprised! That is a beast of a workout though, did all of your team train like that?

[Dallas]

Do you go them with the push up and jump? Do integrate a 180 degree turn as you jump?

At the rowing club we call those ones Bastards

[Mich the Tester]

I used to do burpees with a 10kg weighted vest, 20 at a time, 5 sets with slow jogging recovery. It was very effective but probably contributed to buggering up my knee.

[MyUserName]

Burpees are great/horrible. I had them on my circuits this morning before work but sadly/luckily my alarm did not go off so I did not have time to train before taking my daughter to nursery.

However you might not want to depend purely on them and them only. Could you integrate them into a training routine which covers things a little more generally?

Do you go them with the push up and jump? Do integrate a 180 degree turn as you jump?

[Mich the Tester]

As soon as I stopped playing rugby I swore I would never do a bloody burpee again in my life. I don't mind running repeated shuttle sprints in the blazing sun, I don't mind riding time trials on the bike at 35 degrees like yesterday afternoon and I'm still prone to rowing myself into a fit of puking on the concept2, but burpees, no, never again.

[Martin@AS Financial]

I am thinking of doing the burpee challenge for 100 days. It seems like a good way to get fit gradually. Any of the fitness experts have any opinion on it? I used to run to keep fit but not so good on the joints. Any other suggestions, would prefer something that can been done at home.

Good man. I hate Burpees but they get results - maybe try super-setting with straight leg deadlifts as well.

[doodab]

I did a burpee and a fartee this morning.

[Gibbon]

10 press ups with clap
10 crunches
10 alt leg thrusts
10 burpees
10 alt Sit ups
10 super mans
10 star jumps
10 press ups
10 straight sit ups
10 burpees

1 min rest

20m press up crawl.


And you’re warmed up!

[Spacecadet]

I hate burpees but if you need some inspiration this should help:

[Mich the Tester]

if running is bad for your joints then burpees will be even worse. Get a 2nd hand bicycle or a rowing machine instead. Or go swimming.

[proggy]

Great replies guys I knew I could count in you all!