Doing Burpees For 3 Years Taught Me This.

[@Runnerrwe]

Very nice discussion. They have been benefiting me. I have been transitioning from just pushups to burpees. FYI, the ice in background gave the effect of a cold day but you didn't look cold. Your channel has been very helpful to me

[@DavidWhitten]

Thank you for sharing that with me Richard. I’m grateful and humbled to have positivity impacted you in a small way. Keep rocking with those pushups and burpees man!! And it was about 10 degrees Celsius in this video. It is definitely a little cooler down by the water. You can certainly feel the temperature rise slightly when you come up off the beach. Thanks again Richard!

[@Runnerrwe]

@@DavidWhitten Thanks David. I learn a lot from your journey and workouts

[@godofmyworld77]

The burpees kept him warm 😂 im 46 slim build im going to start doing burpees see what they can do for me 👌🏻​@Runnerrwe

[@StrongandConditioned]

Thanks for taking up the challenge David mate. Your honey soaked word washed over me like the spray from Niagra Falls

[@DavidWhitten]

Always happy to try and spread the good word about burpees. And the spray or mist from NF is quite something. You need a full on rain suit if you go down in the boat, that takes you right up to the base of the falls. Loud as hell too!

[@PandaM2017]

Im a fan of burpees too they really changed my life

[@DavidWhitten]

Ahh man that’s great to hear👊. It’s pretty interesting how such a simple exercise can have such a profound effect on someone’s life. How long have you been training with burpees? I’ve been doing them since around 2020 time. Thanks for the comment man, as well as for checking out the channel.

[@PandaM2017]

It's been almost a year now and watching your video motivated me to be prepared for life challenges Thank you 🙏👏

[@DavidWhitten]

@@PandaM2017 great to hear brother! Congratulations!! Keep up the great work👊. Come back anytime and let me know how your training is going.

[@paulhurst8113]

Difficult, hard and challenging! That’s exactly why I do them. In the words of Iron Wolf- “I bully myself, so others can’t.” Hope you’re recovered and the surgery went well brother. Look forward to some tough routines from you!

[@DavidWhitten]

I had forgotten about the IW saying that. Such a great way to think of it👌. Doing the hard things only makes a stronger and more resilient. I appreciate you listening Paul. You’re a good man!

[@Jason-ig3fg]

Started 9 months ago. Best decision of my life. Lost 45 pounds so far, in the best shape of my life at 49 after decades of no exercise and terrible nutrition. Burpees are king. It works, if you work it.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Jason man👊. I have to say that your message was great to read. I’m certainly happy for you personally having lost a nice amount of weight and regaining your fitness before turning the BIG 50 😅👌. And you are so correct. Burpees work…but only if you do them haha. Keep up the fine work brother👊. Feel free to drop back any time and let me know how you’re getting on with your training.

[@nikolaisteklov686]

The strange thing is that I did not lost weight... My body maintained weight but the strength, endurance increased insanely... Am I doing smth wrong?... 🤔

[@Jason-ig3fg]

@@nikolaisteklov686 There is only one way to lose weight and that is ensure you are in a caloric deficit each week. For example if you burn 3000 calories a day and only eat 2500 a day you will lose about 1 pound a week.

[@fitstew]

Did you change your diet when you started doing burpees?

[@Jason-ig3fg]

@ yes changed diet, quit drinking , 100% lifestyle change

[@adeona2461]

Thanks for sharing. I'm in burpee since more than 1 year, and yes it is an exercice than teach a lot, it's not only for the shape. For me it was for the disciplin.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey brother👊. I appreciate you checking out the channel and this video. I totally agree with you about the discipline needed to do longer burpee routines. You really need to be focused and disciplined to do 500 burpees, like you just did on your channel👍. Keep up the great work brother!

[@tomrafferty2562]

Stunning location, fascinating insight. Stay well David, salute 🫡

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks for that Tom👊. Same to you brother!

[@terrywatkins907]

What a decent guy you are !!

[@DavidWhitten]

What’s up Terry👊. I appreciate you saying that of course. But more importantly I’m glad you gave me a bit of your time and listened. Burpees are hard but they’ve also been life changing for me. What about you man? Do you do them yourself, or train with weights, or some other type of exercise?

[@BurpeesBandit]

Well said. No turning back.

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah we are in to deep now, hey brother. Gotta keep forging ahead💪🦘🇦🇺🍁🇨🇦?

[@chriscrable4304]

This was an excellent explanation here David!! I agree with everything you said and especially the physical and mental well-being burpees can provide. I am honored and hunbled you would like to hear from me about my feelings about burpees! Thank you my friend and stay tuned. Salute brother!!🫡👊💪💪

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Chris man, the way I see it, you do so many burpees, along with bodyweight training. There has to be a reason why you continue to train this way. Why not share that knowledge and experience, with the hope of inspiring and encouraging others👍. I 100% look forward to hearing what you have to say!

[@aldo5658]

Phenomenal speech amd whole heartdly agree ! Burpees and endless rounds on a heavy bag is what transform my endurance. Im able to outlast all my friends in mma/grappling. Truly underrated

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Aldo! Thanks for the great comment and for sharing how burpees have contributed to your increased endurance. I would say they have done the exact same thing for me. I can run, exercise and perform better now then I could back when I was in my 20’s. Keep up the great work my friend. Feel free to come back anytime and let me know how your training is going👊.

[@kmbb267]

I went through the Police academy. We did squat thrust that was part of our final P. T.. They have cut them out just a few years after I graduated the Police Academy. They said they were bad on the lower back. Not a complete burpees, but very close. Thank you for what you do. On duty and off.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey there man! Great to hear from you. I went through my training at Depot division in Saskatchewan back in 08. I don’t remember doing any burpees while I was there haha. I certainly have found that training with burpees consistently has transferred well over to the job well👍. Uniform and all the gear feel a lot better when carrying it around. So are you still working as a PO? Do you exercise with burpees or bodyweight training at all? And sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I really appreciate you checking out the video and my little channel. Means a lot so thanks👊.

[@kmbb267]

I worked 27 years with the Jackson Police Department, in Jackson Mississippi. Retired, and became a Reserve Deputy with the Hinds County Sheriff Department. Work part time. I am trying to get myself back in shape. I was a Patrolman, K9 Handler, Sergeant, Lieutenant and then Commander. The last two positions put me behind a desk most of the time. Not a good spot to be in, to stay in shape. Thank you for your video. Brought back some memories. We were getting punished for our actions on the driving course. We did deserve it, but it was fun and hilarious. The instructor told the men to give him 100 squat thrust. When we got through. Then he said ladies, join in and give him a 100 more. Now I am 64. I told my family that wasn’t my goal anymore, unless I was trying to kill my self. 😃

[@DavidWhitten]

@@kmbb267 woah 😮, 200 squat thrusts would be something haha. I’m glad you made it through a long and successful👍. That’s really a big goal of mine. To get to 25 years and still be strong physically and mentally. As you are living through this right now at the age of 65, there’s still lots of life left once the job is finished. I hope you are enjoying retirement, or at least not working full time. Thanks again for connecting! Have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

[@SagaofJoshua]

Well said David. Burpee on my friend!👊💪

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks Josh man. I appreciate you taking a few minutes to listen! Burpee on, indeed.

[@ChandlerWorthen]

Thanks for keeping us safe on the streets, officer. Burpees are going to get me back in the best shape ever. Headed to the Air Force. My condolences for your brother... He's definitely happier than us down here. Peace.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Chandler man. Nice one for checking out the vid. I appreciate you doing that, and also for leaving a great comment👍. And that’s awesome about the Air Force. Congrats! I wish you good success in that whole endeavour! Great to hear from you again. Feel free to come back and comment anytime👊.

[@ChrisShawarma]

So true, fitness is not only a personal or private thing one does to look good or feel strong, it's also like a social gateway where you are someone that's there for others when they need your physical help. Go, David. Much respect!

[@DavidWhitten]

Chris man that is spot on👌. Has a husband and father, what better responsibility could we both have but to be there for our families. The respect flows both way brother.

[@PaulfromOregon]

Awesome explanation David. I feel absolutely every point you're making here. Youre a true blessing on this community. Much love bro.

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks Paul👊. You are as well and we all do our part. Love and respect also brother💪💯!

[@XxhadoukenxX]

Peace, from one cop to another 🇺🇸

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah thanks a lot for that👊. I certainly wish you all the best too, in whatever community you serve in! Do you do burpees at all, or do you train in other ways? Appreciate the comment and support 100%!

[@XxhadoukenxX]

@@DavidWhitten I train with burpees as well as martial arts. Its been almost 2 years since I started and in the best shape of my life because of them.

[@reverendterminator]

Run Tjibbe Run! It is the Poooooliice!! great landscape!!

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks brother👊. And I’d never be able to catch Tjibbe haha! I’m the one who would need the head start🤣. And I love the ocean, its smell and its sound. I can’t imagine not living by it.

[@reverendterminator]

@@DavidWhitten but you got the police car :D

[@DavidWhitten]

@@reverendterminator 🤣 good point👍

[@GainBros]

That landscape stealing the shine from the wise words. Burpees are one of a kind. Transformative.

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks Gus man. You’ll have to drive north east at some point and visit Atlantic Canada. And transformative is a great adjective to describe them👌💯!

[@GainBros]

@@DavidWhitten furthest I’ve been is Toronto. I would like to visit Nova Scotia and also Alaska which isn’t too far. Alaska would be first. Your part of Canada is a tough drive but hopefully one day. 🤞🏽

[@DavidWhitten]

@@GainBros from NYC you could get to NS in 1.5 days easy. I’ve driven down to FL several times and I go through NYC on day 2. Usually spend the 1st night in southern Maine and then try to get as far as Baltimore or DC on days 2. I also would love to go and see Alaska! I’m sure the landscape is beautiful.

[@GainBros]

@@DavidWhitten 1.5 days I can do. Just would need an itinerary for my stop and make a day or two out of it there. And a different part on the way back. If my wife ever agrees to such a trek (she would) I’ll give you a heads up but for every burpee you make me do we’re matching it with pull-ups💯‼️‼️‼️

[@DavidWhitten]

@@GainBros sounds like a beautiful plan👍. I’ll bring my band haha!

[@cathienagle3082]

Firstly, thank you for your service as a LEA, your profession is full of unsung hero's. I just stumbled on your channel, I started a 50 burpees/day challenge June 1 but had to take a break b/c I threw my legs back with such gusto that I got a twinge in my back. I'll soon be 65, so I need to be careful as I'm in this fitness thing for the long haul. Back is rested up & I'm ready to get back to it...gradually! You're so right about fitness, its not only the fountain of youth, but the best mental therapy out there. I'm encouraged from your tales of how horrible burpees were when you started. I do 10 & I'm doubled-over, out of breath & searching for the defibrillator! There's no fool like an old fool, so I'll keep plugging away; progress, not perfection!

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey there Cathie. Thanks so much for sharing a little about yourself. I also very much appreciate your kind worlds of support for the police. As for the burpees, I’m glad you’re playing it smart. Definitely wise playing the long game the wiser we grow. Keep up the great work. And remember, burpees will always be hard, it’s just they become slightly easier over time haha👍. Keep up your hard work Cathie and thanks again for the support!

[@SunMagnetic]

Picturesque!! "Slightly easier" 😂😂😂😂 I'm sorry for your loss. It's devastating. Once we touch that level of best shape of your life, the feeling is invigorating. It's inspiring. Thanks for sharing so much, David. 💪🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽💯🫡

[@DavidWhitten]

I do truly cherish living directly next to the ocean Derek man. The trade off is that the closest Walmart or Subway is like a 6 hour drive. And yeah man, being fit into our 40’s and 50’s is 100% a feeling we aren’t ever gonna want to let go of. Here’s to a great day of training tomorrow brother👊!

[@howarddavies782]

A good honest assessment of how exercise helps you overcome adversity and improve our mental health- well done.

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks so much for your input Howard. I must sincerely apologize too, for taking so long in responding to you. As you heard from my story, the training has been an absolute life changer for me personally. It has helped on every level or aspect of my life. Sounds to me l like training or exercise may have done the same thing for you👍. Awesome Howard! Hope to hear from you again brother. Have a good one👊.

[@jaysjourney365]

A wise man once said “Just Do Burpees” salute 🫡 💪🏻👍

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah right on Jay. Lee’s a good man 😉!

[@howarddavies782]

A great way of quickly increasing your VO2 max IMHO. Good video.

[@DavidWhitten]

Yes it is, hey Howard👊. I’ve got two bad knees so running is pretty much out of the question. The burpees are an absolutely great way to get the cardio in, all without running.

[@alexunlv]

Great background David! This video is 💯spot on! A challenge in life, indeed! A challenge with a great reward, health and fitness! The Burpee is such a complex movement, one learns to respect the Burpee. That is my current moto, Respect the Burpee. It has transitioned from a difficult challenge to a daily meditative activity. Salutations!

[@DavidWhitten]

Oh yes, if you don’t respect the burpee, it won’t be long before it smacks you in the face haha. And I love the meditative analogy. They truly can be that. You can just get in the rhythm and move along with the perfect flow. Salute to you also brother👊💯!

[@DavidLoveOfficial]

Great points, all very relatable. It's incredible how they they are transforming me. They tap into something primal for me and challenge me to go beyond my perceived limitations. The king of exercises. There is no exercise that is as challenging mentally and physically, as efficient in terms of time or as effective in terms of impact (aerobic, anaerobic, strength, fitness etc) Burpees remind you it is you vs you. Always.

[@ericmccarty65]

Great talk David, you really get to the essence of the matter here.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Eric, I appreciate you saying that man. It’s not an overly complicated concept (consistent exercise) but something that some people may struggle with. Thanks for listening to me ramble👍.

[@michaelkennedy996]

I’m so glad this turned out to be pro-burpee video. I’ve just started using them to get back into shape and what I struggle with is motivation. The burpee for me is a simple one-stop shop that I can talk myself into doing and they make getting over the motivation jump easier

[@DavidWhitten]

What’s up Michael. Thanks for the compliment and positivity man. I don’t know about “pro” but I’ll take it haha👍. It’s always nice to hear that my experience with burpees had motivated someone, in a small way. Burpees are definitely the one stop shop that can get the job done any day of the week. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing them. Appreciate you commenting again. Have a great day man!

[@wyrdflex5863]

Just beginning my journey. Best way to start the day, no doubt. When I hit those walls you mention (theyre hard, they're bad on my jounts, etc etc), I just remind myself: Grandpa had to do these before going into WWII. If it was in him, its in me. Great channel! Thanks!

[@DavidWhitten]

@@wyrdflex5863 hey brother👊. Nice one for starting the journey. Stick with it man cause you got this. The results are there for you to take. Feel free to check in anytime and let me know how you’re doing! And yeah, when you look at the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedoms, doing a few burpees certainly seems like something we can get done. I appreciate you checking out this vid too. Thanks!

[@poppyandezra6404]

You are a cool cop . I like how you admit how tough they are . I hate going past 10 burpees . Can't breath with nowhere to run . I feel good after though . Take care sir

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey thanks a lot for listening and leaving a comment. I appreciate it a lot!! I totally hear you about burpees. They are challenging, always difficult but so rewarding in the end. Keep working hard with those burpees too. They become mildly easier over time haha. Have a good one!

[@justinliberman3970]

Awesome video David; this one has it all! The rugged Maritime landscape, a cool beard, and a rock solid explanation of your burpee journey. Couldn't agree more with everything you said and honoured to have received your nomination!

[@DavidWhitten]

I look forward to hearing what you have to say Justin👍🇨🇦.

[@OperationsAndSmoothProductions]

How you struggled to describe what an easy session is was exactly right. You get sessions you know you can do and sessions when you don't know if you can finish. None of them are easy.💯

[@DavidWhitten]

First of all, thanks for checking out the channel and commenting. I apologize for the long delay in responding to you. I do appreciate the time and interaction people give to the channel, so your comments and support are definitely appreciated. As for the different burpee workouts; you are so correct. Just because a workout was “easy” one day, doesn’t mean it will be the next. Burpees and training in general have a way of keeping us honest and hopefully, working hard. Again, nice one for being here👊.

[@mofozi]

Respect ✊ so nice to see an officer giving training and motivation advice, giving a fine example!

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Mo👊. Man I appreciate you checking out some of the different vids on the channel. I apologize for taking a few days to get back to you. We are on a family vacation in FL and I haven’t been as active on the channel while travelling. But yeah man, thanks for the encouragement, especially in relation to the policing. The respect is 100% mutual brother. I’m gonna go and respond to your other comments here now.

[@oosiris]

Great stuff David. Thanks for the heartfelt sharing. What a great spot too. I was waiting the whole time for a couple burpees there. Haha!

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah the view is nice. I’m fortunate that this was in my backyard, I see that every day. And no more burpees in the uniform. I still remember how brutal those 300 were from last December.

[@oosiris]

@@DavidWhitten That is a gorgeous view.

[@piripikerr8896]

Youve inspired me to do burpees

[@DavidWhitten]

Wow I’m so happy to hear that Piripi! They’ve been a real blessing for me, and I hope they will do the same for you. Feel free to let me know how you find them. If you have any questions, just ask👍.

[@timemanagementisinvesting]

Agreed. As far as I'm concerned burpees are a better investment than my insurance premium. Lol... For real, though!

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey thanks so much for checking out the channel and commenting. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. And I hear ya on insurance, and investments too (especially over the Covid era). They weren’t good times at all. But as with the burpees and investments, hopefully there are better times ahead👍.

[@eduardoriquelme7926]

My respect sir. I do burpees as well! Let's get it!💪🏽

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Eduardo! Thanks for checking out the video and leaving the comment. I really appreciate it. Glad to know you have found the many awesome benefits from doing burpees too. Let’s get it indeed brother👊!

[@del1984fly]

I'm glad Burpees are working for everyone however a comment from me who has been arduously training for 35yrs 5days a week (AVG) please watch some videos on the dangers of Burpees over the age of 45 (approx) and looks for alternatives such as mountain climbers. Yes Burpees are a great exercise but performed wrong, rushed or excessively will lead to back issues, I've learnt as I get older to 'fight another day' So as you overload a muscle group switch to another and come back when your body feels ready. Wishing you all good health 🙏

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey brother. Thanks for checking out the vid and also for leaving such a thoughtful message. I’ll admit that back in 2020 when I started doing burpees, they were pretty much all I did. Over the last number of years I still do them, just not with the same volume though. I mix in kettlebells as well as some weight training. I use burpees now as more of a conditioning or cardio exercise these days. I actually turn 45 soon so like you said, I’m training with longevity in mind too. I’d like to be still training for the next 20+ years. Glad you reached out man!

[@Leonard_Washington76]

Been doing burpees for bout going on a month now. I’m starting to cut up and lost almost 10lbs now. It’s great for fitness my stamina have noticeably increased. Don’t forget to eat well too.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Leonard man. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you! Man I glad you are seeing some solid results with the burpee training. And you are also so very correct about the food and nutrition. You can do all the burpees you like but if you eat like crap, the results will be harder to see and achieve. Keep at it though brother👊. I wish ya all the success in the world. Thanks for checking out this vid too. I appreciate you giving me some of your time. If you’d like, feel free to drop back any time and let me know how your training is going✌️.

[@joewilliams8438]

Thank you sir for what you do

[@projectburpees]

Thanks for this David, blood sweat and tears, no joke, sorry to hear but happy burpees helped you through it. I completely agree with you, everyone should do burpees, they're intimidating for some, but the benefits are immense, 30bpm!

[@DavidWhitten]

Yes sir, the health benefits have been profound👍. I figure I make up for the low BMP when I do burpees though haha. The old heart is getting worked overtime then hey. Appreciate the kind comments and support man💯%!

[@projectburpees]

@@DavidWhitten Honestly thanks for sharing.

[@alyssakirschbaum4205]

This background is probably better than a balcony.

[@DavidWhitten]

They say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder🤷‍♂️. I do enjoy the ocean so much! However, I’ve been to TO maybe 7-8 times and it always strikes me how beautiful it is there too. Whenever I look out from the CN tower, I’m always amazed at what humans can build!

[@alyssakirschbaum4205]

@@DavidWhitten I personally love Toronto as well as the east coast but I agree with you. Next time you are here (you will have to let us know) check out the boardwalk in Etobicoke at night and you can see the entire city all lit up.

[@DavidWhitten]

@@alyssakirschbaum4205see that’s what I’m talking about👌. I’m sure it is absolutely stunning. And for sure, next time I’m in TO I’ll let you and Justin know for sure!!

[@johnetanneso5095]

You sound like me... Police man.. glasses.. beard... Doing burpees.. 😂 Greetings from France

[@DavidWhitten]

Salute John! Thanks for reaching out and commenting my friend. I’m glad you took a few minutes to check out the channel and this video. And burpees, they are so amazing, aren’t they👍. Have you been doing them for a long time, or just recently started?

[@johnetanneso5095]

@@DavidWhitten hey ! you're welcome my friend. in fact I have always done a bit of burpees during wods but it was when I discovered IronWolf that I was able to do certain workouts only with burpees. I believe it was two years ago. unfortunately I admit that I no longer have the courage to only do burpees because I find it a bit repetitive. I like to include them in wods with kettlebell for example. ( Sorry for the translation it's from google trad 😅 )

[@DavidWhitten]

@@johnetanneso5095 I would agree that burpees alone can be a little repetitive. A wide variety of exercises make training a lot more enjoyable! Thanks again for the support John 🇫🇷!!

[@dcamnc1]

I’m also LEO. I’m more into man makers personally, but I also do burpees on days I’m not doing the man makers. Good vid!

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey brother, sorry for the delayed response. I appreciate that you commented, as well as for the input you gave. I’ll certainly say that man makers are tougher than burpees and that they work more muscle groups. I’ve also been enjoying some single and double kb thrusters as of late. Mixing in some burpees with them too definitely gives me a tough workout. If you don’t mind me asking, what country to you work in as a LEO? And again, nice one for commenting brother. Stop by anytime and let me know how your training is going🫡.

[@Troy1g]

excellent burpees are great, particularly when time is limited. I think they deserve their own category. They are all-inclusive strength, endurance, metabolism, Character.

[@DavidWhitten]

@@Troy1g hey Troy man. I totally agree. Burpees cover it all in one wonderfully yet challenging movement. Great to hear from you brother. How often do you train with burpees?

[@Troy1g]

It’s becoming more and often, almost impromptu just when I feel like in the middle of day, s sometimes as the main event and sometimes as a supplement to other things that I do a lot of variety, but I can tell that Burpee’s offer something entirely different and they are just awesome.

[@DavidWhitten]

@@Troy1g ahh that’s a great testimony Troy man👍. I too love the impromptu sessions. A lot of times they happen for me in the evening, after the kids are in bed. But again brother, glad to hear you are getting some reps in and experiencing the benefits of doing burpees and training consistently.

[@pedrop4359]

I did it for 2 months and stopped it’s been 3 months since, now this Vid popped up I’m getting back into it

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey there man. I appreciate the comment and also that you checked out this vid👍. And it sounds like you’ve got the right attitude. It doesn’t matter if you started and stopped before, just get back at it when you’re able to and try to be consistent. It doesn’t have to be anything major each day. Just try to consistently get some reps in and before long, you have built a solid routine for yourself. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you as well. It’s a busy time of year hey. Feel free to drop in any time and let me know how you’re doing. I’m rooting for ya man👊.

[@Bumiround]

I feel you, man. For me burpees also more than physical exercise

[@DavidWhitten]

@@Bumiround hey man, yeah that’s great to hear. How else do burpees help you then? Do you also mean mentally and with your mood and personal confidence and so on? Either way though man, great to hear from you.

[@ThisIsBasementFitness]

The common man’s gut check. You nailed it

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah right on! The only way to bring about change is with hard work. And burpees sure can be a lot of hard work at times. Cheers my man👊. Thanks for the comment and support!

[@debian_i3]

Thanks for your Words. Greets from Germany.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey right on man👊. Glad you enjoyed the vid bro. Do you train with burpees at all yourself? If you haven’t heard of Simon Trageser check him out on YT as well. He’s also in Germany and he is a great guy with lots of great training workouts.

[@debian_i3]

@@DavidWhitten yes I do burpees in different Variations, Navy Seal Burpees two Day in a Week since 3,5 Years. That is the best exercise for our Body, all in the Body have to work together, thats it. I am now 50 Years old and I was never in a shape like now. Sorry for my english, I hope it is a bit correct ^^

[@FamousLive11]

Thanks for sharing - deserves a SUB❤

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey there Manfred. Thanks so much for giving me a few minutes of your time by listening to the video. I’m grateful for the sub too my friend. Do you exercise with burpees at all yourself?

[@thegreenhillresidencechian470]

@@DavidWhitten You are welcome. No I never did Burpees. I was crazy about Push-ups and did once 2.000 in 1 Hour. But this was so insane and shortened my Shoulder Muscles which I suffered a while. Now I am more balanced and stay away from extreme Stuff.

[@DavidWhitten]

@@thegreenhillresidencechian470 sorry for the long delay! Balance is definitely the key. Something which it sounds like you figured out.

[@jeffknight2907]

Very good comments!

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks a lot Jeff man. I appreciate you having a listen to my story and journey with burpees and bodyweight training. It’s the end of my day here now and I’m about to go get a few reps in here now myself. Have a great day brother👊!

[@TevitaKefufollowerofChrist]

💯respect brotha

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks Tevita man, same to you. Hope you and that beautiful family of yours are doing well!

[@BurpeesKing]

👏👏👏

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks brother👊! I appreciate you listening and checking out the video. I’ve been following guys like you for a long time, and am grateful for the example you provide. Enjoy the rest of you evening BK👑💪💯.

[@johnconlon2207]

Really thoughtful. Great stuff as always.

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks John, glad you had a listen and enjoyed it brother👊

[@fergaldownes]

Great stuff.. It's interesting to hear that your heart rate was in the 30's. The top athletes in the world have that resting heart rate.

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah at that point it was at 39, which was why the monitor went off. But I had just come out of surgery so it was probably the most ideal conditions for a low heart rate haha. But Fergal man, without a doubt this bodyweight training is totally responsible for all the added health benefits. Can’t say enough good things about the training. It’s been life changing for me personally. Once again, really nice to hear from you brother👊.

[@paolotessarolo3659]

I love burpees because they are tough, its cardio, legs and cheat all in one

[@DavidWhitten]

Yes exactly Paolo, they are a full body exercise all wrapped up into one beautiful movement. Really appreciate your comment and support👊!

[@paolotessarolo3659]

@@DavidWhitten in my gym no one does this style of training and they Watch me like Im an Alien when I do the routines. Keep going with your Channel, I learned from Iron Wolf and then discovered other burpees Channel as yours.

[@DavidWhitten]

@@paolotessarolo3659 haha yeah I know what you mean about people looking at you funny. It’s awesome though hey👍. And I also first saw and learned from the IW. Thanks for supporting my little channel brother👊!

[@Matt-Qodeshiym-talk]

I’m surprised this hasn’t been taken down by your department for wearing your uniform on a social platform. During my time in the army and service they were extremely strict about staff photo’s on social media. It was also a safety precaution for the line of work I was in.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Matt, thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate it👊. Interestingly enough I was in fact a little apprehensive when I started posting videos with my uniform on. However, my superiors have all see this video, as well as the many others with me in uniform, and the response from them all has been very positive. I’m certainly thankful for that! I just try to keep in mind not to do or say anything that would bring myself, my family or RCMP into a negative light. So far, so good🤞. Thanks again for giving me a little of your time! I hope to hear from you again at some point, perhaps on another video👍. Cheers!

[@hardbodytraining100]

Anytime i want to test my fitness... burpees are my go to test!

[@DavidWhitten]

Yes man, they are the ultimate fitness test. Well said!!!

[@blackcatrose4257]

Always said burpees is the king of exercises. In the correct form it works everything..there are tons of varients to it.

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah man, I’d agree with you 100%. So many variations that it is had to get bored with them. They’ve been life changing for me personally. Thanks for checking this out and commenting. I appreciate it a lot!

[@srwven]

Ha! Anyone who went through old school basic training knows how well burpees work. Drill sergeants loved them-especially with a mule kick at the end. Burpees and mule kicks for about 60-90 seconds will have you laying on the ground as a big puddle of sweat and tears.

[@TheJt207]

Hey David, I’m a cop too. Just wondering if you could do a quick video for meals and nutrition when working shifts. Thanks a lot

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey James man. Thanks for checking out the video and sharing a bit about yourself. I’ll be honest, I don’t work a lot of night shifts currently but I do understand the real struggle that comes when our bodies are thrown off from being up all night. It seems like the only good options, while working through the nights, are perhaps not the best ones. Bringing your own food is probably the best way manage what you eat, but let’s be honest, that’s not easy to do, especially when you have to eat on the go between calls. Or if you and the shift meet somewhere to eat, you don’t want to be the guy who pulls out his own food. I totally get it man!! I’ve been trying to drop a few lbs lately myself and I’ve been trying to trick my mind by drinking more water (and coffee) so I’m less tempted to eat the crappy food. I’d say if you are gonna eat out, try and pick the healthiest option and then try also to keep it to that one meal. I also try and eat a lot of fruit, to cut down on the hunger. Really appreciate the question James. Hit me up anytime! Be safe out there brother👊.

[@TheJt207]

@@DavidWhitten Great advice, thanks for the reply man 👊

[@DavidWhitten]

@@TheJt207 my pleasure James👊

[@oscargarciachamale]

Thanks for the video!

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey there Oscar! I appreciate you taking the time to listen for a few minutes. Burpees have done a lot for me and I’m just try to spread the word. Do you exercise with burpees at all?

[@oscargarciachamale]

@@DavidWhitten Not yet, I've been thinking of doing bringing them in into my daily training and have been doing some research. How burpees impacted your heart rate was really good to hear since I have high blood pressure and need to bring it down.

[@DavidWhitten]

@@oscargarciachamale thanks for sharing Oscar. Yes, burpees and the cardio they provide have certainly helped me. If you do start exercising with burpees, I would recommend starting slowly and gradually. Then as your body allows you, you can increase your numbers over time. I wish you good success in lowering your blood pressure too👊! If you do start with burpees in the future, please let me know how you are doing with them👍.

[@oscargarciachamale]

@@DavidWhitten thank yo David I'll let you know

[@ChadPayne1]

Respect ✊🏾 🫡

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey thanks a lot Adhiym👊. Really appreciate you giving me a little of your time! Burpee have been, and continue to be a game changer for me. Have a good one🫡.

[@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329]

Enjoyed the talk. Training/burpees can be a fundamental constant in life. Life can throw at us all sorts of great ups and terrible downs, but the training stays the same, a constant regardless of what else is going on around us. I couldn't help but think at the end though, you were going to look around and say "having said all that...does anyone know where I am? I think I'm lost...

[@DavidWhitten]

Appreciate the comment Duncan man. And it’s hard to get lost when you’re standing in your back yard. My house is only about 30 feet from where I was standing👍. Training can certainly be a constant and stabilizing force in anyone’s life, if they can find something they enjoy doing.

[@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329]

@@DavidWhitten Wow, that's an awesome view from your backyard! Looks like you were way out somewhere! Maybe I should have done a laughing emoji to show I was joking!!

[@DavidWhitten]

@@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329 ahh it’s all good Duncan👍😉. This is certainly a rural area. The humpback whales will be here soon. You can see them every day for about a month from the house, while they feed out in the bay. Lots of wildlife on display around here. We got a call 2 weeks ago for a black bear that was around the school. We even had a good number of polar bears walking around about 1.5 months ago.

[@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329]

@@DavidWhitten Wow, both those bears are serious stuff. I am sure you are on the watch if they venture near the house!

[@DavidWhitten]

@@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329 the gun is never far away😉👍!

[@jpwyrm]

Excellent video David! I can't tell you how much I relate to what you've said. My burpee journey has begun in summer 2021 and since then I got in better shape and achieved things I thought I would never be able to do (like 100 22-counts, thank you for the blood tears and sweat IronWolf!). The whole mentality around burpee training is the real gem for me - it brings discipline into your life, force you to push through when things gets hard and flushes out negative thoughts cause you can't think about what's not going well in your life when you hit 300-400 reps of burpees and you need to focus all your attention to do the next rep, then the next, then...

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah I can tell we are on the same page JP brother. I agree with all the benefits you brought up in your great comment. And those 100 22 counts are such a tough routine. I’d love to see you post a video like that man😉!! Congrats also on 2 years of doing the beautiful burpees. Here’s to many more to come brother.

[@jorgenieto7608]

I started doing pushups 2 years ago And I am doing 4 sets of 30. Sit ups abdominals . And on the days between. I do 4 sets of 20 bupies. They are really hard. Ian pulling 55 years old

[@OtisWestFitness]

Love this story - especially the bit about how it's dropped your resting heart rate. Which burpees do you do most? Normal ones or Navy Seals for example?

[@mickyfingaz5132]

Try some knuckle push burpees. To add a challenge. Improves punch.

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah not a bad idea. These days though, I try to avoid punching things as much as possible haha👊. But seriously Micky, thanks for check out the video and commenting man. I appreciate it a lot. Hope your having a good weekend!

[@FullTilt-v5o]

"fake english accent by me an american" Great video David!

[@DavidWhitten]

Haha right on👍. I can hear you saying that just perfectly! Great to hear from ya though brother. Appreciate ya checking out the vid👊.

[@topsysdad1]

Love burpees, I combine them with Mike Tyson push ups.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Adrian, thanks for checking out the channel man!! Glad to hear you’re a fan of burpees too! MT push-ups are a great exercise, so combining them with burpee sounds wonderfully terrible👍.

[@functionalfitness1013]

Great vid Dave! I started burpees in April 2020. Looks like we started around the same time. 💪🦵

[@DavidWhitten]

Ahh cool Joe man. Yeah I was probably like end of February and March so exactly the same time👍. I had to start off pretty slow because I was recovering from a hernia surgery that happened in November 2019. Full steam ahead now though💪🇨🇦. Thanks for listening to me ramble too brother. You know I appreciate it!

[@musashi.miyamoyo]

That’s a coincidence - I’ll say this because you said you lost your brother. My brother is a cop and he’s alive but is a complete jerk to me because he won’t let go that he thinks I bullied him as a kid, 20 years ago. He has always been quite overweight, and still is, and as much as I’d like to tell him to try burpees, he’ll think I’m just attacking him. Sadly, I think that’s why he became a cop, to bully people. And for the record, I wasn’t a bully. It’s a long story, but in short, we moved around a lot and had much older brothers and so he saw us as equals and I saw me as the older brother I was. I came here because I started doing burpees to get back in shape (100 a day for the last month) and was shocked by how good they make me feel. I never had a weight problem until covid and wish I did burpees back then. But now I find myself wishing I had a better relationship with my brother. I’ll keep trying to improve that relationship and I’ll keep doing burpees. Thanks for the video and sorry to hear about your brother.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Micheal, man thanks for the comment and for sharing a bit about yourself. I tell ya what, after 44 years on this earth I sure realize that pretty much every family has their own share of drama. Sounds like you have a good attitude towards your brother, due to the fact that you want to repair that relationship. I hope your cop brother comes around and you two can get back on better terms. As for the 100 burpees a day, congrats on that bro! I know it’s been a few weeks since you left this comment, but I hope you are still making the time to get a few reps in. As you mentioned, burpees are great for so many reason, but most importantly perhaps is the way they improve the way you feel about yourself overall. Anyway, keep up the good work there man👍. And what did you mean at the start of your comment when you said it was a coincidence? Alright, again man, accept my apologies for the delay in getting back to you! I appreciate the fact you took the time to listen to this vid but you also l took the time to leave a fabulous comment.

[@kemshasan8866]

I stuck with burpees and a few years into my journey I still am taken aback by the health results I have yielded. The physique is a bonus, NOT the reason I keep burpees as a foundation to my health and fitness. Everyone I speak to has a generic hatred towards them because theyre hard. Each to thier own.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey there Kems. I would totally agree with you about the true benefits from doing burpees. Look’s and physique aren’t the main reason at all! It’s the overall physical and mental wellbeing they provide, which has me coming back day after day👍. Really happy to have read your comment. Thanks for your time and support. I appreciate it!

[@RobSimpson-BarbellsandBurpees]

Great summary of why you do this horrible exercise. Nice to see its warm up there too. ;-)

[@DavidWhitten]

Yeah not double digit temps yet but trending in the right direction. And thanks for letting me know how you really feel about burpees🤣👌!

[@andytaylor6781]

I agree with you

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks Andy man👊. Really appreciate you checking out this vid.

[@genghismike6186]

David - Thanks for your personal fitness information. Sorry if I missed in in the video, but how often do you work out in a week and of that weekly workout, how many workouts are burpees?

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey there man, thanks for checking out the video. It is appreciated for sure. And you didn’t miss that info in the video. But I do workout at least 6 days a week. Some days might only be a quick 100 burpees but I always try to do something on those 6 days. As for how many of them involve burpees….man if I’m being honest, I do them in every workout haha. Again some of the times the reps and number would be lower, but it a rare day where I don’t get a few burpee reps in.

[@genghismike6186]

@@DavidWhitten Ok - Thanks for the information and motivation brother. I over think about doing to many burpees in a week since they are so additive. So, thanks for the tip.. im gonna continue....Keep it up the video. It helps people like me get off our azz and workout.. Thanks!

[@DavidWhitten]

@@genghismike6186 right on brother. I’ll keep going for sure👍. And same with you. Keep training hard!

[@howardedwards8922]

Doing 50 a day felt like a chore but after awhile started feeling natural but at first I was breathing hard lol 😆 got hot and stuff

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Howard. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. I honestly appreciate it a lot. And yes, I totally hear you on the burpees being tough at the beginning. But like you said, over time they become slightly easier haha👊. Are you still doing 50 a day or have you increased the number of reps you are doing?

[@howardedwards8922]

Here and there a 100 if I feel like it mostly just 50 for trying to make that regular

[@DavidWhitten]

@@howardedwards8922 ok right on Howard. Thanks for the update. Keep working hard my friend.

[@bikelifepov9617]

I'm at day 19 of burpees. 100 each day. I'm at 1900.

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey thanks a lot for checking out the vid and for commenting. It honestly means a lot! And well done on your 19 days of burpees👌! Keep up the good work. Are you planning on going for a set number of days or just taking it one day at a time?

[@bikelifepov9617]

@@DavidWhitten my goal is to get under 200 lbs. My weight when I started burpees was 235. I just completed my 2000th burpee today. After 19 days I'm at 228 lbs. My goal is to reach 10k burpees and get under 200 lbs. It's been very fucking hard. If it was easy it wouldn't be worth it.

[@DavidWhitten]

@@bikelifepov9617 yeah right on man, that’s a nice plan really. I’ve found having a goal to work towards really helps. Your goal is totally attainable so keep powering towards it brother👊. And the good thing too man is that the more you do those 100 reps, the better you’ll get at them and the easier they will feel. Before you know it you’ll be doing 150-200😉👊. Feel free to let me know how you’re getting along anytime man. You got this!

[@yocrazayfreak]

Hey David great video. Did you get bigger and stronger through training burpees? I know you definitely got stronger but did you get bigger I guess would be a better question.😊

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey Mahad, thanks for the comment and great question. Yes I’ve definitely gotten stronger, as you’ve said. As for bigger, I think over all I’ve gotten a little bigger however, it wouldn’t be the same, or the results wouldn’t be the same, as if someone trained with weights consistently for 3 years. I think it all depends on what your goals for training are Mahad. I’m getting a little bit older now(43) so size is less important to me then simply being in good overall fitness. I hope that answers your question. Do you currently train or exercise with burpees?

[@yocrazayfreak]

@@DavidWhitten funny enough I just did your 20 down burpees workout and it killed me. I had to take a bunch of breaks in between but got it done. I’m 20 and trying to get jacked like a prisoner or military physique haha. Strong and with great cardio.

[@DavidWhitten]

@@yocrazayfreak thanks for the update on the 20-1 routine👍. In my opinion, if you keep training with bodyweight exercises, you will certainly increase your cardio ability, as well it will keep you lean. You can still get bigger, however adding some weight, or higher pump burpees would probably help in that area. I’m certainly not a professional trainer though, so please keep that in mind. Feel free to come back any time and let me know how you’re doing with your training👍.

[@yocrazayfreak]

@@DavidWhitten thanks for the advice definitely will keep at it🤙

[@mickyfingaz5132]

Two and three count burpees. Weighted vest burpees will help with some size improvement

[@Zayblaze007]

Do you still recommend burpees I’m trying to get back into shape

[@DavidWhitten]

Hey there man. Yes I would 100% still recommend them. This vid is over a year old and I’m still using burpees in my workouts pretty much daily. I don’t exclusively do burpees but they are the foundation of my training for sure. I would say start slowly with them and then as you get stronger, you can increase the volume as you’re able to. If push-ups are challenging for you, just eliminate that part of the movement. Try maybe adding in a pushup every 2nd or 3rd rep👍. Thanks for the comment though man and for checking out this vid. I’m here for you if you have any questions.

[@CompleX5o5o]

👍

[@DavidWhitten]

@@CompleX5o5o hey thanks for the 👍. Do you use burpees as part of your own training? I appreciate the comment. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@CompleX5o5o]

@DavidWhitten I am looking forward to star doing burpees searching for motivation... 😊 Happy Holidays also to you and yours! 🤗

[@eddard9442]

So just to be clear, you have a heartrate sub 40 bpm and you dont run at all? only burpees did this?

[@DavidWhitten]

What’s up Eddard. You are correct in that I don’t run at all. Like zero running haha. As for the bpm, I had just come out of surgery and was sedated for a hour or so. That no doubt had a big impact on how low my heart rate was at that given time. But yes, my heart rate was at that rate during the whole surgery, so the doctor had no concerns with it being that low. I will say that burpees and the cardiovascular capacity they’ve provide, for me anyway, has been incredible. How about you brother? Do you run or do burpees?

[@dallastoodessa166]

You look like Michael Bisping

[@DavidWhitten]

Well we’re the same age anyway👍. Thanks for checking out the video though man. I appreciate that, as well as your comment.

[@HzMuhamadelsupahul-jamallullah]

I hate burpeese. I am tall,with long limbs and wide bone structure. Burpeese is the thing that i literally doesnt made for xd. But its a must. Its a must for boxing i think. I cant do sit ups becouse of my hernia witch i can repleace it by falling to plank but this one doesnt have its equivalent. So how mutch i hate it, i must do it witch it makes me love it xd

[@BuddikaChaminda-bu4ge]

🙏🇱🇰

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks my friend! Great to hear from you and to have your support👊

[@marlow769]

Are you on duty making a video?

[@DavidWhitten]

Yes 100% I was “on duty” when I made this vid. Is that a good thing or a bad thing in your opinion? Thanks for checking out the vid though and for leaving a comment.

[@marlow769]

@@DavidWhitten My point regarding your duty status at that time was in regards to the optics…how it might look. You have to admit, unless you’re behind a desk most of the time, that 90% of your I.D. requests “out in the wild” have based upon the same concept - the optics of the situation. Regarding the video, burpees are a great exercise that is often overlooked. I’m realizing it’s hard to explain one’s self online without sounding like an ass. I’ll be awaiting your next video…Jump-Squats, right? 😆

[@DavidWhitten]

@@marlow769 yeah I hear you on the challenge of trying to explain yourself properly in a message. It can be challenging haha. You do not sound like an ass, so it is all good there my friend! I’m glad you commented and joined the conversation👊! As for the next vid……you’re probably right haha. There will likely be a combo of those movements in some form or another😅.

[@ADG71]

@the_iron_wolf_718 has the patent on burpee routines. Agree that burpees are transformative and build discipline. Great video!

[@DavidWhitten]

Thanks for that Adam. Art is one of the OG’s for sure! I’m glad you agree and have found the many benefits from doing burpees yourself👍. Great to hear from you man.

[@oldnatty61]

Everything has a price. You want the thing? Pay the price. Dave thanks for all the positive energy you bring to the youtube fitness space. I don't know how you do it. I'm so tired of all the cheaters and BS'ers just looking to take advantage of somebody. And thank you for your service as a Law Enforcement Professional. To go to work everyday w/ a target on your back. A target that everybody sights in on...bad guys, public, supervisors, reproters.🫡 (Now! What's the deal w/ this beard thing? It's happening over here also? Not a good look for a man in uniform.😁)

[@DavidWhitten]

🤣 yeah I don’t know how long the beard will last. It’s itchy as hell and my wife isn’t a big fan. Thanks a lot for the kind worlds regarding my employment. Thankfully I live in a place where the police are viewed in a positive light. Small communities and rural policing is definitely my preference. We are thinking of moving to Nunavut. You should google where that is for fun. Thanks brother!

[@justinliberman3970]

@@DavidWhitten Nunavut! 😮 that would be really be something. I've been up to the Northwest Territories once and it's a whole different world up there. I imagine Nunavut would be even moreso. Though busting out Arctic burpees would be pretty awesome!

[@DavidWhitten]

@@justinliberman3970 nothing is set in stone by any means. And it wouldn’t be until the summer of 2024 but it is in our radar. I have to tell staffing in September where I want to move to, so pre planning is a must. If not, you will get stuck somewhere you don’t want to be. And yeah burpees above the arctic circle would be something. Lots of Northern Lights and 2 months of darkness in winter and 2 months of daylight in the summer. It could be a wild time!!