How and Why I Started My Burpee Journey!

In this video I share a little about how I started my journey with burpees and bodyweight training.
Training or exercising with burpees has been extremely beneficial to me both physically and mentally.
In this video I also share why I believe burpees are the right exercise for you to start using today.
Here are the two channels I mentioned in the video. They both have been, and continue to be, a constant source of encouragement and inspiraton.
‪@IronWolf84‬ and ‪@StrongandConditioned‬
Thanks for listening and for giving me a few minutes of your time!
David🇨🇦

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  • @StrongandConditioned
    @StrongandConditioned Жыл бұрын

    Very humbled to have been part of your journey brother. Salute

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re a good man Lee👊. I’m happy to have connected with you over the last year or so. Later brother.

  • @monkmodementor
    @monkmodementor Жыл бұрын

    Burpees are the best! Thank You For Sharing.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree💯👍. Burpees have been such a great addition to my life. Thanks for the comment and support Stefan!

  • @thomasfahey8314
    @thomasfahey8314 Жыл бұрын

    I liked what you said about not waiting for perfect. This is a good attitude to bring to life in general. Thanks for the support David.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Tom. Your support is also greatly appreciated man! Hope your morning expresso or coffee down in California was great👊.

  • @thomasfahey8314

    @thomasfahey8314

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidWhitten about to have it now! Had to do a lil clean up from last night's pizza party with my friends and their family first.

  • @BurpeeclubRotterdam
    @BurpeeclubRotterdam Жыл бұрын

    Well told David! A little bit like my story.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Ohh I see Frido man. Thanks a lot for sharing that with me👊! I appreciate your support my burpee brother!

  • @mrthompson9876
    @mrthompson9876 Жыл бұрын

    More time making videos = less time handing out tickets. Just kidding. Great channel, great message.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    You kid, but it’s the truth🤣. I hate giving out tickets too by the way. But in the end we all have a job to do. Treat people with respect and how you yourself would want to be treated, and things generally go well. Thanks so much for dropping a comment. I greatly appreciate it 👍.

  • @burpees0604
    @burpees0604 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with that idea. You are a very insightful and outspoken person. I could relate very much to every word you said. I am lucky to know you!

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for leaving that comment. I’m glad you could relate as well. I wouldn’t say I’m outspoken but I do feel strongly that burpees and bodyweight exercises, are a great option for people who live busy lives. I’m lucky to have your support. Have a great day my friend!

  • @duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329
    @duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the talk. Absolutely agree with people waiting for the "perfect time" to start. I remember a friend of mine deciding he was going to get fit. He was going to start with a work colleague and was recounting to me his conversation with him. They got each other going with talk of runs and push ups, sit ups for the essential six pack, burpees and all sorts of plans. The colleague had just been watching Rocky and they were brimming with enthusiasm. "Right...this is it" announces the colleague, "fitness here we come!" He then looks out of the window and says, "We've just got to wait till the weather gets warmer and then we can start..."

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a great story Duncan👍. Thanks for sharing man. I really liked the saying Oosiris left in his comment. But all in all, don’t wait, start today👊.

  • @ericveran6472
    @ericveran6472 Жыл бұрын

    De belles paroles , sincères et profondes . Prendre conscience que l on peut toujours améliorer son physique et son mental . La régularité et plaisir dans le sport . Good vidéo my colleague

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Eric. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and respond. You are a good friend!!

  • @TheJoedemetriusfrank
    @TheJoedemetriusfrank Жыл бұрын

    This was done perfectly

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey there Hulk💪. I appreciate you saying that my burpee brother. Have a good weekend man!

  • @oosiris
    @oosiris Жыл бұрын

    Well said brother. Reminds me of the saying. The best time to start was yesterday, the next best time is now!

  • @GainBros

    @GainBros

    Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️💯‼️

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve never heard that one Derek but I really like it a lot👍. Thanks for sharing brother.

  • @burntgod7165
    @burntgod7165 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing. I'm 56, and got into burpees via Iron Wolf during the first Covid lockdown in the UK, when gyms closed. Loved them, and so delighted to still be finding and following the likes of yourself.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the comment and support a lot! As you heard in the video, I found burpees and the IW at the same time as you. Sounds like we both haven’t looked back since then. Thanks again for checking out the video and supporting the channel. Stop by and comment whenever you like. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week👊!

  • @winvee290
    @winvee290 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this 🎉

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Very kind of you to say Win Vee👊. I appreciate your kindness my friend!!

  • @Biswajitdesifitness
    @Biswajitdesifitness Жыл бұрын

    Well said brother thanks for sharing

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for listening Biswajit. Have a great week man!

  • @Andrewcastellanos
    @Andrewcastellanos Жыл бұрын

    💯💪

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for checking out this video my friend. I appreciate the comment and support a lot👊💯!

  • @tjibbegaastra
    @tjibbegaastra Жыл бұрын

    heard parts of this story before but it stays realy inspirational!👌 keep that up positivity! salute david!🇨🇦

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother👊. Like you, I’m just trying to share the good news about burpees! Enjoy the rest of your weekend man🇳🇱.

  • @tjibbegaastra

    @tjibbegaastra

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidWhitten thank you! you too!😁👍

  • @travisplant8368
    @travisplant8368 Жыл бұрын

    👍 🇨🇦 🚔 💪

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh there he is! What’s up Travis man👊. Thanks for the email brother, as well as the support here in YT. I hope things are going well for you down in central.

  • @hindmja
    @hindmja Жыл бұрын

    Same here I started to have some knee pain from lifting weights at the same age as yours the body needs to adjust to continue its journey toward fitness and that's when i discovered ironwolf he completely changed my approach towards working out . Best luck to you and stay safe .

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks a lot for checking out the video and commenting. I really enjoy the simplicity of burpees, and that they can be done anywhere. I think the IW opened a lot of people’s eyes to a new style of training. I hope your knee is doing better these days too. Have a great day!

  • @hindmja

    @hindmja

    Жыл бұрын

    @David Whitten my knees are ok. Thanks for asking 🙂. Ironwolf did change my way of approaching fitness, especially calisthenics. I always thought calisthenics were for the professional athletes, and i was so wrong now my fear of doing burpees has transformed into love. I now work with them and adjust them according to what my body can do as a 42-year-old woman, rather than avoiding them and missing out on a great and safe move that change the body for the best. Sorry for being that long 😅 best luck to you, sir .

  • @FluksWorkouts
    @FluksWorkouts Жыл бұрын

    Just a Full Watch for my good friend David. Damm David, A nice explanation why you do burpees daily. i can totally agree with it, so thanks for this share! Wonderful story too, but now you can defiantly helps your family :) David is stronger than ever ;)

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes sir Tommy man, I can lift the luggage no problem at all now💪 haha. Thank a lot for listening to the video man👊🇳🇱💯!

  • @alexunlv
    @alexunlv Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing David! I had a similar start. Also 43, practicing law, and came across a "homie" at the gym who introduced me to burpees. Convinced me to cut away from my daily weights routine and got me doing Burpees. Got home that day, and sure enough, I ran into Iron Wolf, Burpee King and Moses Cuevas. I've been hooked since December 16, 2022. Burpees are now part of my daily routine. Every day, after my work out, I hit minimum 150+ Two Pump OG Rocking Chair burpees. Lately, I've been experiencing a bit of knee pain, so I just picked up a pair of Knee Braces for compression. I'm hoping it helps. Now just working on the breathing and will eventually start changing up the routine, maybe incorporating some Navy Seals, etc. Without question - I've received nothing but positive compliments at the Gym - "You're getting toned" "you're looking more defined" etc. I feel great! I feel like I'm 20 years old! I don't know how else to explain it but Burpees have revolutionized my daily gym routine. Congratulations on your Burpee Journey!

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Ghosty man, thanks for sharing all that brother👊! Us 43 year olds gotta stick together👍. Have you tried just straight burpees without the RC? Do you think the RC is contributing to the knee pain? Anyway brother, I’m glad you were won over to the dark side of burpees by your gym homie. And I agree with you and the comments you’ve been receiving from people in the gym. Burpees have gotten into the best shape of my life and they clearly have done the same for you. Isn’t it so great being 43 and feeling better then you did in your 20’s. Anyway man, I could go on and on. Thanks for taking a few minutes to comment and be a great support. Feel free to come back whenever and let me know how you are making out with the burpees and your knee👊.

  • @ericmccarty65
    @ericmccarty65 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect, and this advice carries forward to almost everything in life, from fitness to diet to any form of self-discovery. Really enjoyed this one David and found it very meaningful and valuable. Thanks for putting it out there.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that Eric man. I’m humbled to hear you found value in the message too. Salute my burpee brother!

  • @reverendterminator
    @reverendterminator Жыл бұрын

    David Whitten here - from up in Canada Ehh! ill order a double double, but hold the donaut. burpees for the win..

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yes my friend, always pass on the donut, especially when wearing the uniform. Don’t want to put any more emphasis into that stereotype👍.

  • @reverendterminator

    @reverendterminator

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidWhitten hehe so true. but i guess it is even more - the american police. you got the horse and red unifoorm? and even if i like sweets, never liked donauts.

  • @Rambofitness1006
    @Rambofitness1006 Жыл бұрын

    Really wise words. This is why discipline is such an essential skill. When disciplined, I find that you automatically find time in your busy schedules to get a workout in. Yes, there may be the odd times where you just can't do it, but seeking the take out the time to just get something done becomes second nature. The additional benefit I am sure for most of us is that its a form exercise that is enjoyable!

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes Ram, finding the joy in your training is definitely an important component to ultimate success. If you don’t like the training you are doing, then you likely won’t stick with it. Have a good weekend brother.

  • @fitness_wins
    @fitness_wins Жыл бұрын

    Great advice mate

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ryan👊

  • @justinliberman3970
    @justinliberman3970 Жыл бұрын

    Nice explanation David. Your final point about not needing the perfect scenario, as yours certainly wasn't, to get started on the burpee journey is crucial. It can be difficult to take the first few steps but the discipline that builds will always be triumphant over everything else! And here you are now, as a fine upstanding representative of this community. You certainly were a big encouragement for me in starting to post my own routines, so a big thanks to you for that as well!

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that Justin man. I sure glad you continue to post videos of your training. And that’s right, we never know who’s watching and how our actions could be positively impacting them. Keep up your great work man!

  • @dmitrihofert6763
    @dmitrihofert6763 Жыл бұрын

    After three weeks of every morning running with heavy bag and burpees, dumbell sessions in the afternoon I feel sore as hell on the weekend. It is important not to stop and do light jogging and stretching, coz otherwise you feel worse on Sunday.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment Dmitri. And I totally agree. Doing something, even if it’s just something light, is always better then not training at all. Have a good one man👊.

  • @PaulfromOregon
    @PaulfromOregon Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video David!

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Paul man. Don’t work to hard today!

  • @GainBros
    @GainBros Жыл бұрын

    Wisewords. I think that applies to everything. There’s never ideal conditions to begin any journey. Burpees or any form of programming of fitness serves as a microcosm of life and perhaps even the way we live it.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s right Gus man, just have to get started. I’ve found the focus needed to say complete a long burpee routine, has transferred to other areas, both at home and work. Like if you’ve got a task to complete, just pick away at it one rep (or job or task) at a time and before long, everything is completed. Thanks for taking a few minutes to listen brother. It’s appreciated👊.

  • @oldnatty61
    @oldnatty61 Жыл бұрын

    Perfection is the 6-count Burpee, and your haircut. Clean! Takes me back to my military days. You have a good barber. Tip him or her well:) You never told me what you buys carry? Looked like HK to me? Also, are Mounties like FBI and/or US Marshals? You're federal? But there are local organizations right?

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    High and tight👍. It’s the only way to go in my opinion!! I’ll be sure to let “her” know you liked the cut. Smith and Wesson 9mm, C8 carbine and the tried and tested 12 Gauge shotgun. And the RCMP is a federal organization correct. So in that sense, they would act the same way as the FBI would for you. However at the same time we are also hired by the different Provinces in Canada to carry out local or provincial policing. Especially in rural communities. I work at the Provincial level and do general duty policing. Respond to 911 calls, traffic enforcement and community policing. That type of thing. With that said, I could easily transfer to the federal side and work organized crime, drugs or terrorism if I wanted to. Hopefully that makes a little sense man👍.

  • @oldnatty61

    @oldnatty61

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidWhitten Got to have the 12 Gauge. Not many problems it can't solve. S&W? Cool. Always a little loose and rattilly compared to HK, Sig, and Glock on the semi auto side from my experience, but never had a problem. Had a great little s&w 38 revolver.

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oldnatty61 the S&W is on the way out. We will all have Sigs within 2 years. And yeah about the SG. Some double 00 buck or a slug. Damn! It’s a bad day for the other guy. The C8 though is a great new option over the last number of years. It offers you a lot more time and distance👍.

  • @oldnatty61

    @oldnatty61

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidWhitten C8. I know it as an M16, but I date myself:)

  • @codecaine
    @codecaine Жыл бұрын

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot man! I appreciate it. Keep killing it with the Mortal Combat👍.

  • @codecaine

    @codecaine

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DavidWhitten TY

  • @DavidWhitten

    @DavidWhitten

    Жыл бұрын

    @@codecaine 👊. I watch some of your lives with the MK but honestly man, I have no idea how to comment. It cool to watch though👍.