CrossFit Works » burpees http://www.crossfitworks.com Real workouts. Real food. Real results. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:39:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 75 Burpees for time http://www.crossfitworks.com/archives/1342 http://www.crossfitworks.com/archives/1342#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:37:29 +0000 Jen http://www.crossfitworks.com/?p=1342

I think Christy looks radiant.  She has just finished her 75 burpees.  This is an interesting workout.  Pretty dull on paper.  Lackluster on the whiteboard.  But the effect…

As Dave explained it, it is possible to do burpees until you pass out.  You really don’t exactly reach muscular failure.  You can’t possibly fail [...]]]>

I think Christy looks radiant.  She has just finished her 75 burpees.  This is an interesting workout.  Pretty dull on paper.  Lackluster on the whiteboard.  But the effect…

As Dave explained it, it is possible to do burpees until you pass out.  You really don’t exactly reach muscular failure.  You can’t possibly fail technically.  You aren’t putting yourself at risk of permanent injury if you get sloppy.  It is just those aching legs and bursting lungs.  Your lungs will draw another breath and your legs will get you up off the floor again.  Your pace is determined, in part, by attitude, fortitude and ability to suffer.  Obviously, fitness plays a huge role in your time, but what I predict is that you will be impressed by your improvement in the very near future even though your fitness will not have had time to progress all that much.  I was so pleased watching all of you that just kept moving, no matter how slowly.  You didn’t stop.  High five to all of you that just kept going.  Congrats also to the lovely and flexible Mateo M. who did it in 3:11!  Someone get him next time.

]]> http://www.crossfitworks.com/archives/1342/feed 3 Snow Burpees and Planning Your Dessert http://www.crossfitworks.com/archives/1262 http://www.crossfitworks.com/archives/1262#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:54:30 +0000 Jen http://www.crossfitworks.com/?p=1262 Ryan C. was recently in New Jersey where the weather is slightly different than in Tucson.  We may not have a lot of climate control in our gym, but I’ve never seen any of you have to do burpees like Ryan’s.  He reminds me of a red fox pouncing on a mouse in the [...]]]> Ryan C. was recently in New Jersey where the weather is slightly different than in Tucson.  We may not have a lot of climate control in our gym, but I’ve never seen any of you have to do burpees like Ryan’s.  He reminds me of a red fox pouncing on a mouse in the snow, but Ryan keeps coming up without the mouse.

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I hope you are all planning some delicious desserts for us on Friday evening.  If you are at a loss for ideas google “Paleo desserts” and you’ll come up with some lovely solutions.  You can also google “raw desserts” where you will find Paleo desserts without any animal ingredients or any cooking.  Please don’t let your lack of dessert prevent you from coming.  There is always the dancing to get done. We also could use some napkins and paper plates, or some beverages if you so desire.  If you are willing to bring either of these things instead of a dessert, post to the comments please so I’ll know!

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