Until I started investigating crossfit, I thought a burpee was just yet another childish way to describe a belch (Wikipedia’s kind enough to offer a minute long recording such an event here, though this You Tube video is much better).

Turns out someone tried to get creative and renamed a squat thrust.  I recognised the move from school PE.

I recognised it.
That’s not to say I’ve ever done it.

Until now.

Richelle over at Iron & Health put together a great post showing readers how to do some of the basic moves in the crossfit workouts.   Her post included both of these videos:

For me, the absolute beginner, the first video demonstration helped truckloads.  The second served more as inspiration.  I’d love to hang off the ceiling.  You know, as you do.

So I followed their lead.

I learned how to do a burpee.
And did 10 more.

At the time, it kinda sucked.

Right now, it feels good.
I’ll let you know how it feels in the morning.