Get Fit-Stay Fit Challenge Week 4: Burpee Challenge

by | Jan 29, 2014 | 4 comments

Burpee Challenge

If you think you are going to get a break from using your arms today, I hate to break it to you……

Today’s exercise challenge involves your WHOLE body.  We are tackling the exercise I love to hate the most,  my best friend and worst enemy, THE BURPEE.

I know you all are so sore already from the last two days so I won’t torture you too much today.  I ONLY want you to perform 25 BURPEES, but heres the catch:  They have to be full on burpees with perfect form, unless you are a beginner of course.

Never heard of a burpee before?  Check out the pictures below and some tips on how to get your burpee on.

Burpee Challenge

Tips to keep in mind when performing a burpee:

-When jumping back into a plank don’t let your hips drop.  Control the movement.  Use your core.

-Keep your head and neck in line when in the plank.

-When jumping land softly and slight bend your knees.

-Go at your own pace. The key is proper form not speed.

I want to know, have you ever done a burpee before?

4 Comments

  1. motherhoodmenageries
    motherhoodmenageries on January 29, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    AHH Burpees!! 🙁 I will make an attempt today. Wish me luck! 🙂

    • girlbudgetlife
      girlbudgetlife on January 31, 2014 at 9:14 am

      How did it go? did you try?

      • motherhoodmenageries
        motherhoodmenageries on February 3, 2014 at 1:07 pm

        Sorry for the late response. I did try. I only got through 5, but I made an effort. Thanks again for doing the challenge. It was fun and it made me realize I can do this fitness thing…just got to stay determined, committed, and hungry!! 🙂

  2. motherhoodmenageries
    motherhoodmenageries on January 29, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    🙁 Burpees are my nemesis. But I will make an attempt. – Soulmom 🙂