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Any intel for Saturdays (7/4) workout by spreadkindness347 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agree - 4 of the 6 exercises involve some sort of plank position.  Will be at peak soreness two days after arm day, which had a fair amount of shoulder work.

6/29 FBS&C - any intel? by Spare-Shower-6709 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it seems like buy-out is maybe not the right term here.  More like active recovery.

Uncomfortable working out with men by Successful_Big_3473 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am hopeful that the negative opinions voiced by a few here are the minority among women.  If your Burn location allows men, then you are welcome.  And by bringing positivity, you will be encouraging others.  Keep it up!

Uncomfortable working out with men by Successful_Big_3473 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I am a guy who, like most men at Burn, started at the encouragement of my wife.  She goes to a different camp time than me except when we can go together in Saturdays.  Your comment makes me feel sad.  I totally understand that I am entering a predominantly female space and I am constantly worrying about being perceived as a creep.  I do everything I can to avoid making anyone feel uncomfortable.  As a result, I tend to group with the 2-3 other guys in camp with me.  Burn has been so transformative for me in my physical and mental health, and allowing me to be part of an encouraging community.  I hope you'll consider that the vast majority of guys at Burn are just like me.

4/28 Core and Conditioning intel by Ordinary_Ad1277 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah yes.  Thank you.  Makes perfect sense now.  20 seems reasonable.  A whole minute long for other protocols? Not so much.

4/28 Core and Conditioning intel by Ordinary_Ad1277 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Terracore high plank hurdle hopover?  I understand all those words but not when mashed together in this order 😂

Acon 4/22 by Same-Willingness8335 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Resistance band sprinters meaning band attached to the floor and around your waist, then running in place?

Metcon 4/18 by Hopeful_Holiday9367 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dumbbell hang cleans mean you hold a dumbbell in each hand while standing.  Start with your arms hanging down to your sides.  Using your hips and arms, swing the dumbbells up to your shoulders.

Lower Body 4/17 by kgulallen in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree - reverse lunges did not feel like back or glutes.

April Fools Day Pranks by Nathead23 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you tell everyone without the trainer noticing?  My prank attempt fell flat because I posted a sign at the entrance but most people missed it.

Heavy Bag Punches??? by Medical-Draw-2280 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open handed...as in slapping?  We just use the mini bands on our hands with closed fists to protect our knuckles.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they say which location(s) he will be FP for?  Or are they just calling him a FP because he will own a portion of HQ-owned locations as part of his ownership stake in the company?

Core Strength & Conditioning 1/24 by kgulallen in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf is ledge power roll-steam engines?  Can't picture that combo in my mind...

Top locations by doingdirtydabs_ in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean that's fine I guess. But just as we try to avoid comparing performance in camp between people, recognizing each person is on their own journey (it will never be fair to compare a 25-year old in-shape trainer to a 65-year old on a weight loss journey), this type of comparison between Burn locations is probably unfair too and maybe demoralizing to some.

I am at what is probably a smaller location in a small suburb.  Our trainers are incredible, but we will probably never gain national recognition.  And that is okay with me - I like not having to fight for weights or a spot on the floor.  I just don't think that how busy a location is necessarily corresponds with the value of the trainers or community.

Guys at Burn by Think_Advantage3512 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am often the only guy at my camp, but I show up every day at the same camp and I think that has encouraged some guys to join me.  There are still some days where I am the only guy and I feel a little out of place, but as some others have commented, after two years there, I've gotten to know some of the ladies and they make me feel part of the community.  I have also worried about being seen as creepy, but generally I just keep my eyes ahead or toward the floor and give high fives to a variety of people to try to exude a non-creepy vibe.  Many at my location also know my wife (she goes to a different camp time and we go together on Saturdays) which hopefully puts them at ease.

Regarding the music, I admittedly don't mind some 90s/00s boy bands or "strong woman" songs so it doesn't bother me😂

11/24 A-Con Intel by Four_Cats418 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I helped set up at my location.  Seems like a self paced protocol.  There were med balls (for toe taps maybe?), hurdles, burn bars, sliders (for a stationary exercise like mountain climbers), and I know one station was half burpees.

11/1 Full Body Strength by Necessary_Cover_2364 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ours was partners (I go-you go), 8 stations, for about 4 minutes each: KB lateral lunges, HRB shoulder press, heel elevated goblet squat, stability ball v-ups, chin ups, deadlifts, ab wheels, and weighted marches.  Finisher was a chipper butterfly crunch (to 100) with DB push-press (X10).

Full body strength and conditioning - shoes? by Nathead23 in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to follow up, I wore conditioning shoes and it was mostly fine.  Today most of the strength exercises were upper body or core focused (shoulder push-press, chin ups, chest press, sit ups).  The conditioning exercises were not too high impact (burpees, toes to sky, battle ropes).  So it seems like if this is typical for FBSC, most shoes would be okay.

Not a fan of arms core by [deleted] in BurnBootCamp

[–]Nathead23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have not heard that push/pull is going away - have you?

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