A warm up is SO important and only becomes more important as we age. I could tell so many stories just about warm ups! Playing squash, a warm up was essential because you are immediately flying around the court and need to be at your best flexibility and lightly sweating before the game begins. Tournaments would be filled with corridors and random places being used for warming up before their match. Someone told me to treat it like a boxing match...you are fighting for your life from the first second. Can't afford to spend the first few minutes "getting into it" or you are knocked out cold😄

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

I hear you on the age thing Duncan! I’m stiff as a board when I get up most mornings haha. I’ve got to warmup before I get in the shower😂. And I can just see you in some hallway warming up now Duncan. I’m sure you have a lot of great memories and experiences from those days! And that’s so true I bet, if you weren’t on your game from the start, it could be over before you even knew it.

Good to hear the family is past the stomach bug. I don't use preworkout but definitely the equal in coffee. I use running shoes that were tried but not good for running. They become my gym shoes and casual shoes. I think you have a good warm up. Have a great weekend!

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

I love a few good cups of coffee too Richard. And yeah man, I’m glad the sickness has moved on too👌. Thanks as always for the encouragement man!

bringing home the glory - with that routine.

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Rev man. Probably won’t do a video like this again for a long time. Seems the viewers prefer the shorter ones🤷‍♂️. Appreciate the comments though man👊!

@reverendterminator

7 ай бұрын

probably not to many that can do it, but you give other burpees people a routine, they can try themselves.@@DavidWhitten

Warm ups are very practical.

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Ahh they certainly are Douglas man. Great to hear from you brother!

A Cindy workout with burpees, nice 👍 Good warm up too, very comprehensive. I’m a bit lazy and just tend to do 10 mins or so on the jump rope. Hits the legs, shoulders and wrists. If I’m feeling ambitious or a bit stiff in my back I’ll do some of the very same yoga stuff as you. Keep grinding brother and hope you feel better soon, looking forward to the navy seal 20 mins effort update 🤩

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Man 10 minutes of jump rope would definitely have everything nice and loose👌. And I’ll have that NS effort up over the weekend. I’ll just say as way of a spoiler, but man, I’ve got to friggen fight for every extra rep. 120 in 20 minutes is hard stuff!

You passed the sock check, homie 🫡 great upload my friend. We're all so different. I despise warm-ups, but that's the reason I try to grind with an evenly spread out pace. You're progress has been more than considerable fitnesswise, so there's no need to change a working system.

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

I remember us chatting before about this topic, as I definitely recall you saying that a long warmup wasn’t something you were into. Which is totally cool of course. You hit the nail on the head though Chris when you said, we are all different. And if you, or someone else has a system that works for them, then carry on and keep repping hey💪.

Great intro summary David! Exceptional topic too. I remember when I started my Burpee journey, the muscle pain that I experienced was like no other. Specifically, my abdomen - Initially, I started second guessing myself on continuing Burpees - and others discouraged me. Knowing my body, I knew it had more to do with the fact that I never truly worked out my core. Always free weights without emphasizing a core regiment. My body adjusted, I improved my form, practiced, and within two weeks the pain was gone. Since then, I've not experienced that level of "discomfort." The warmup in this video is a great way to get burpees going. Salutations to all! Great vid as always David.

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Really appreciate all that Alex man✊. Thanks for taking the time to share brother! It honestly means a lot. And I do remember chatting about some knee pain you were having also. But either way man, it’s great to hear those discomfort days are in the past. And on the topic of form, I’ve seen your reps man, and I think your form is on point👌. You even emphasize the snappy jump back to your feet. Very Burrpees King esk!

@alexunlv

8 ай бұрын

@@DavidWhitten 🤣 Great observation! The subtleties are key! Burpees can appear simple but truly do require discipline and practice. I'm but a novice, and still have so much to learn. I'd love to try those "psycho style" burpees. On my to-do-list. First, I need to improvise my warmups using your routine. I'm off for my second session of burpees tonight! lol

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Wow two burpee sessions in one day👌. Hope they we both great Alex! And psychos are on my to do list also man. I actually tried to do a few today and man, they are tough!

Fallback routines are essential. It's very wise to have plans in place for when you're ill or for when your body tells you that you need to rest a certain muscle.

@DavidWhitten

7 ай бұрын

Hey brother. I’m glad to hear you agree. Based on your comment, I’d say you train regularly yourself? I actually had to use one of my fall back routines today. Nothing special, just something to stay moving and consistent. Thanks for checking out the channel and for the comment. I appreciate it!

@burnaardnufc3173

7 ай бұрын

Actually I've only been training a few months. I'm 40, discovered burpees, love them. Like you, I have fallback routines. If I'm ill I just do fewer numbers. If my shoulders need a break, I do mountain climb planks and squats. If I injure my legs I have a pull up rack. Keep up the good work man. I watch many burpee channels. It's so impressive what you guys are capable of 💪

@DavidWhitten

7 ай бұрын

@@burnaardnufc3173 I think that strategy is wise, especially as we get into our 40’s👍. Exercising for longevity is definitely important. And thanks again for giving me and this channel a little of your time. It’s appreciated man!

I definitely warm up before my workouts . Good advise Dave! I appreciate you keeping things real and genuine. 👊💪

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, like you Josh, I think it’s a good idea. Especially as we get older. And thanks for the last part of your comment. I appreciate that. As I’m sure you know though, the algorithm doesn’t care to much about those things😂. We do what we can though, hey Josh👊.

Enjoyed this one a lot David, always interesting to see how others approach their workouts

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Yes indeed hey Eric. We all certainly have our own way of doing things. Your time and attention here on the channel is always greatly valued Eric👊.

Nice job man, I know it's tough when you haven't been feeling good. Way to get back to it.

@DavidWhitten

7 ай бұрын

Yes Lloyd man, thankfully the stomach bug is in the rear view mirror now👍. Being back to my normal training is certainly something to be thankful for. Appreciate you commenting brother!

Cheers David. Quality stuff. Thabks for the vid and the shoutout! Ive been going into too many of my all out seale and 6 counts cold. Its only after about 150 6 counta i feel warmed up. Ill try and integrate a solid warmup, particularly the legs, and feedback

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it David👊. Maybe going into your sessions warmed up will improve the numbers🤷‍♂️? I guess there’s only one way to find out hey👍. It’s been great chatting man. Feel free to update me on your workouts and progress anytime brother.

i have grandkids who live with me. they got me sick, too...lol. if you'e watched any of my videos lately, i also had to take 2 entire days off and i've mostly posted stretching or one exercise videos while i try to recover. warming up is worth it if you can spare the time in a busy schedule. my focus is mostly on skills right now, so i make sure i do a good warmup. a wrist injury would wipe out most of my upper body training.

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Kids bring home everything and once it’s in the house, it is nearly impossible to avoid the germs, hey Bruce😂👍. And I hear you on the wrists. Even with burpees, the wrist is an integral joint. I’m glad you’re still able to post and get some training done though man. Keep doing your thing. You’ll be doing the human flag, and 5 minute L sits before we know it😀!

@brucehelppie6119

8 ай бұрын

@@DavidWhitten I’m a long way from either of those, but thanks anyway. 😄

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

@@brucehelppie6119 goals 😉👌

@brucehelppie6119

8 ай бұрын

@@DavidWhitten I’m light years away from the human flag and it seems that way for the l sit at times. If I could get a 10 second l sit on the floor, that would be great. I’m nowhere near that, either. All of that is okay. There is still training benefit in doing the lower progressions of any of these exercises.

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I hear you Bruce man. I’m certainly not trying to give you a hard time. Just joking around with you😉. You are light years ahead of a lot of people with the holds your doing. Keep inspiring man. You’re doing awesome!

8.10 im gonna overlay you bouncing around on a happy mondays music video next to bez 😎 you' fit right in 😂! Speedy recoveries to the whole whitten family!!! Get that zinc and vitamin d in ya!!!!! Winter is coming !!!!

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

😂 yeah man, it certainly did look silly! All good though bro. It gets the job done for me eh. We’re all doing much better now man, thanks. And yeah, winter is here. Been snowing for the last two days here. More on the way tomorrow☹️.

@parradox83

8 ай бұрын

@DavidWhitten only my bit of banter davey! Never any malice intended! And if I was a good enough vid editor I would defo do it 🤣 Man I'd give anything for some proper snow. We just end up with half arsed pathetic skittering of grey slush and even that brings the country to a standstill 🤦 Musta been a good 5 6 maybe 8 odd years since we had a nice snowfall here in the midlands

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

@@parradox83 oh yeah, I know you are only giving me a hard time. All in good fun brother. The respect and camaraderie is 100% mutual. I know that bro. And I know what you’re talking about with the shit snow and slush. Not actually proper snow where you have to shovel it. It was like that where I grew up. Where we are now though, it’s hard core. Snowmobile and ice fishing is definitely a thing. Sure man, we’ve lived in places where thy stopped plowing the road in the winter and the only way to get around is on snowmobile. November to the end of April it was like that. Anyway bro, I see you have another 1 hour of serious graft up on your channel. Definitely be checking that out later on👊.

@parradox83

8 ай бұрын

@DavidWhitten damn man that is hardcore! I'd love that for a few week but I bet it can get tedious living with it for months on end! Although nipping the supermarket on me snowmobile sounds mega! Yeh man big Friday sesh today was meant have a burpee sesh last night, been a hard week of demolition at work, got the gym last night. Smashed some heavy deads out, went downstairs do me burpees . Got 6 reps in and gave up. Had no drive or energy whatsoever. So had to redeem meself today. Nowt to intense but a nice looong slog !

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

@@parradox83 you make a keen observation about the grocery store. You definitely have to pull a sled behind the skidoo👍. And hitting the weights and then burpees afterwards is hardcore. Much respect for that bro. I certainly don’t do that at all. I can see how that combination could get you to a point where you’re like, nah to the burpees, I’ll come back tomorrow😅.

ha my old shoes also look like that😂👍

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

The reps add up over time hey brother👊

@tjibbegaastra

8 ай бұрын

@@DavidWhitten yep😅👍

Tank you for sharing

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

I believe you may have asked for this before Winvee🤷‍♂️? I’m not totally sure but regardless, l glad you enjoyed it😀.

I actually had bad back spasms before starting burpees about 9 months ago. A good stretching regime and warming up and have not had any spasms since I started burpees. In fact, one could argue that burpees have helped me stay injury free :). Also, since you asked, what’s the pre workout drink you take?

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Hey there Daniel. Great to hear from you man. And that awesome about how your back spasms cleared up. I could guess, or assume that all the burpees you’ve done have strengthened your core and lower back👍. Either way, congrats on starting burpee training. I hope they have been working their magic on you, as they done for me. And the pre workout brand is Ghost. There are all kinds of flavours but I believe the one here was raspberry. Thanks again for the comment. I appreciate it!!

I just have a question in my mind. This video came up 555. I'm waiting for a personal answer from you as well.😊

@DavidWhitten

7 ай бұрын

Hey there. Thanks for the comments. This is the warmup I do before doing a burpee workout. It could be useful for you but you should definitely experiment and find something that works for you personally. I’d say the most important thing is to exercise safely, so that you don’t get injured and then can no longer train😀👍.

@KobGoodJourney

7 ай бұрын

@@DavidWhitten Thank you for the good advice. I will prepare before practicing burpee to suit myself. At least I get to watch your warm up in this video too. Thank you for your willingness to make good videos to share.❤😊

I'll take that on board I'm a bit slack with my warm up to be honest

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Tim man, I do better with the warmup, but often neglect the cool down. That’s for sure. But for me, without warming up, those first few reps are painful😂. How about you, the day after 100 seals, are you sore at all?

@EmrystheCelt

8 ай бұрын

Sore ! first 10 minutes in the morning I feel like I have rigour mortice , does that count lol@@DavidWhitten

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

@@EmrystheCelt😂 yeah man, that counts!! Love it!

I’ve had injuries but nothing major

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I hear your brother. Me too. I’ve had a few minor things to but nothing that completely stopped me from training. I’m glad to hear you haven’t had a serious set back before👍.

Great video David, I think your form and slower movements are a great way to train burpees, way easier on the joints.

@DavidWhitten

8 ай бұрын

Hey Dan👊. Good to hear from you again brother. Appreciate the kind words man. I think regardless of if you go fast or slower, you can always get a great workout with burpees and bodyweight training. It’s definitely about training smarter, especially as I get older. Hope your training is going well brother. Have you done any big routines lately?

@danhemsworth7488

8 ай бұрын

@@DavidWhitten not really, been doing wolf's routines but I think he goes too fast, was doing the long card quite regularly. Been having shoulder and upper back pain. Did your 500 8 counts yesterday but took few hours. Been messing with 50 lb kettlebell little. Fitness Blender has a smoker kettlebell routine about 42 minutes.