Day 4 Of Burpee Challenge – It’s A Love Hate Thing

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Besides the energy boost, fat burning, strength building, conditioning, full body workout, improved flexibility, a raised metabolism, and no need for equipment, what have burpees ever done for me?

Besides the energy boost, fat burning, strength building, body conditioning, improved flexibility, a raised metabolism, and no need for equipment, what have burpees ever done for me?

I’m 4 days into the 30 Burpees for 30 Days Challenge and I’m feeling it.

Yes, I know the burpee is a full body exercise that vanquishes fat and builds strength. So I should stop whining, right? Ugh!

OK, OK….I grudgingly give burpees credit for the energy boost I get after I complete my 30. Sure burpees destroy me while I’m doing them, but I do feel great after.

I don’t care…I still hate them.

Maybe I’m just cranky because my legs are soooooo sore.

My training session on Wednesday focused on my lower body. Nothing like doing 4 sets of squats, Bulgarian split squats, kettlebell squat swings, burpees and mountain climbers as fast as you can for 30 seconds (with 10 second rest in between each) to make your legs combust.

Oh well, time for the next 30.

I’m Up For The Challenge: 30 Burpees for 30 Days

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burpee challengeAfter a week of poor food choices and no workouts, I’m back at home eating healthy, drinking lots of water, and tracking my food. As for working out, I don’t hit the gym until tomorrow. So what’s a girl to do until then? How about signing up for Spartan Race’s 30 Burpees For 30 Days Challenge.

What’s a burpee you ask?

The goal is to do 30 burpees in a row. I’m not there yet so I’m doing 3 sets of 10 with a 30 second rest in between sets.

My enthusiasm waned a bit at the end of the first set. Midway through the 2nd set I realized how much I hate burpees. At the end of the third and last set, I stopped questioning my sanity and learned to appreciate the fresh hell that is the burpee.

Only 29 days to go.