Shercat said:i got to about 25 and went for a smoke... lol
Shercat said:i got to about 25 and went for a smoke... lol
krellik said:Is there any vids on the way soon? Would be cool...
adamantium said:well im going to start on conditioning (already started but not doing anywhere near enough) and i completely suck at conditioning, i feel if i dont have someone kicking my ass and telling me "ONE MORE SHIT BAG!" i give up too easy. I dont have this problem when lifting as i really want to make the lift. This burpee challenge will be good for me, i hate burpees, but i know they are really good so a couple of questions.
1) should i try to pace myself for the full 100 or just go all out and if the last 40 are slow and not jumping very high doesnt matter i'll get better in time?
2) how often would you recomend i do this? once a week? twice a week? im really looking to get 4 fitness sessions in a week along with other training and lifting so i want to ease the conditioning into my training.
3) is it a good idea to do this early morning before eating or should i do this in the evening (giving adequate time after i have eaten so that i dont puke)
4) how badly will this wreck me for the rest of the day, i know this is a shit way of looking at it but how many minutes of running/sprinting would you equate this to. i hate running.
Art Vandelay said:1. If you aren't in outstanding shape, you will be pacing yourself regardless. Busting out 100 straight is very difficult.
2. Treat burpees like you would pushups, pullups, lunges, etc. The recovery for bodyweight work is fast, and the body can take plenty.
3. It doesn't matter. If eating first makes you sick, do them before breakfast or later in the day. Anybody who tells you anything specific is a clown. What matters most, and by an incredible amount, is that you do exercise and in a challenging manner.
4. Depends on your recovery ability. You should find fatigue to decrease as your body becomes efficient (better lungs, less fat to weigh you down, etc). Add reps or decrease the time to increase the challenge.
I would rather run 5 miles than do 100 burpees. As a comparison, I run a mile in and under 5:45. Two minutes of burpees at best effort is harder.
Keep in mind that you get out what you put in. People always look for something special that will solve all their problems. There are tons of fat guys who read that interval sprints are the best for fat loss, and then turn those interval sprints into sprints with marathon jog or even total rest intervals. Same deal for guys who read about the fat burning zone and attempt to limit their heart rate by half-assing their PT. Push hard and smart, and achieve results.