Burpee Pull-Ups and a Reebok Giveaway!

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What is the most horrendous thing on the planet? Burpees. Burpees just suck the life out of me and make me want to puke all over myself. They are seriously so hard! I always walk away from a burpee workout feeling like I just got plowed over by a freight train, so imagine my (disguised) sadness when I headed into CrossFit last week with the following as my workout:

Reebok

For those of you that aren’t big into the CrossFit world, feel free to skip the “strength” portion of the itinerary and go straight to the “workout.” See where it says burpee pull-ups? For a grand total of 50 of them? Those suckers were atrocious! Basically, you do an entire burpee only you jump into a pull-up at the end of each rep. Obviously, I (still) can’t do pull-ups so I had to do a burpee followed by a box step-up and then a jumping pull-up….but still. Pretty sure I threw up in my mouth and I was even sore the next day!

Luckily, Big Horn posts their workouts the night before, so I had prepared for my inevitable doom. I had decided to wear my all-time fave workout outfit to the gym in hopes that it would give me special athletic powers, and since I survived, I’m going to go ahead and assume that it worked. And you know what else? Reebok has agreed to give the same outfit (both top and bottom) to one lucky reader!

Here’s the outfit:

Reebok

The PWR Print Legging

 

Reebok

The Yoga Long Bra Top

Here’s the deal: Reebok sent me the tights a week or two ago, so I haven’t owned them for that long. However, Julie Foucher wore them when I worked out with her at CrossFit One in November, and I have coveted them ever since. I was beyond psyched and have worn them for approximately 85% of my workouts ever since they showed up at my door. Y’all, they are insanely comfy, and in my opinion, super cute. I’ve received lots of compliments on them and I love the print—I am beyond tired of plain black capris/leggings!

See? Julie Foucher, rocking the tights and making me look like a sloth

The Yoga Bra Top was part of a Reebok shipment that I received back in January. It is fitted, but not super tight, and it has a built-in bra with removable padding. Granted, I am not the most endowed gal out there, but I don’t have to wear a sports bra with this top. Love it. Also, I am a huge fan of the unique back—isn’t it cute?

In short, these are two of my favorites items, so I was excited that Reebok agreed to host the giveaway. Want to enter? Check out the Rafflecopter widget below!


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Heather Balogh Rochfort is a freelance writer and author with a focus on outdoor adventure, travel, and fitness. Colorado born and bred, she loves backpacking, trail running, backcountry skiing, and packrafting, especially with her husband, one-year-old daughter, and lovable rescue mutt Tally.

67 Comments

  • Reply Kim @livingdomestically at

    I live with fire as if every workout is a competition whether its the person next to me running or a previous workout time. You can do anything as long as you don’t let your mind tell you otherwise

  • Reply Natalie at

    I live with fire by rocking all of my workouts and constantly pushing myself.

  • Reply Miz at

    I LIVE WITH FIRE BY NOT QUITTING!!

  • Reply misszippy at

    I hate burpees. Had to say that!

    I live with fire by never giving up.

  • Reply Alyssa at

    IDK – I skipped the strength portion and clicked on the facebook thing – am I entered? And I thought burpees were the worst ever too until I was introduced to the bear crawl in my GORUCK training.

  • Reply Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife at

    by doing burpees! (:

  • Reply Andrea R. at

    Oh man I have a serious love/hate relationship with Burpees!! I mean is there a better total body, exhausting, cardio-yet-strength-yet-endurance, workout? I have not done them with pull-ups yet… I crossfit too and love it!! : )

    Although I have to say WHAT?!?! to that WOD with a 205# power clean???? is that for real?? I mean I am a scrawny 22 year old, but I am SO FAR from a 205# power clean… i mean how many of the women at your gym can do that?!?! hahaha I am VERY IMPRESSED!!!

    And I am obsessed with those tights! Very cute! Love gray/black colors 🙂

    • Reply heather at

      Haha, the 205# was for the guys….although I think the gal weight was like 110# or something. Clearly, I couldn’t do that so had to scale!

  • Reply Kovas - Midwest Multisport Life at

    There’s a great video from Reebok Canada showing some NHL players doing burpees to 24″ box jumps, seriously impressive

    • Reply heather at

      Yeah, we do box jump burpees a fair bit too, although for me, I think those are easier than the kind with pull-ups. Pull-ups are hard for me 🙂

  • Reply Linz @ Itz Linz at

    i live with fire by hitting the gym 5 – 7 days each week, but letting my body rest when needed!

  • Reply Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) at

    Probably Running! Although I have enjoyed my crazy Crossfit workouts a time or 2!

  • Reply Becky @ RunFunDone at

    I live by fire by not giving up!

  • Reply Maureen at

    Oh, burpees…the red-headed stepchild of the fitness world! 😉 I despise doing them, but feel like a beast once I am done! Love your hairstyle-cute layers!

  • Reply Meg @ Peaches and Cake at

    Committing to work out at least 5 times a week! 🙂

  • Reply Marissa @Barefoot Colorado at

    I live with fire through CrossFit, running, and jumping at every opportunity for adventure!

  • Reply Jess at

    I live with fire by challenging myself to lift more or push harder than I think is possible!

  • Reply Cori @ olivetorun at

    I live by fire…. BY RUNNING 🙂 light those flames on the bottom of these feet!

  • Reply Elle at

    I live with fire by committing to my mantra for the year every day… KAIZEN – daily improvement. I COMMIT!

    Love this outfit!

  • Reply PENNY at

    I live with fire by running marathons

  • Reply Heidi Nicole at

    I think my fiery living comes from rarely turning down a chance to try something new – if someone says “hey, want to XYZ?” I’m usually “yes, please!” and worry about the logistics and details later, you can always rent gear! 🙂

  • Reply Maggie at

    I live with fire by trying to always give my best during workouts and races, as well as at my job! And committing to yoga three days a week and pushing myself to get stronger every time.

  • Reply Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean at

    by giving it 100% at crossfit everyday!

  • Reply Tanya at

    I live with fire by always pushing my limits to see what I can do. I conquered a 50k when a year ago I wasn’t even sure that I could finish a marathon, so now I’m training for a 50 miler! You’ll never know if you don’t try 🙂

  • Reply Rich Kolb at

    I live with fire by living with my wife, she’s a fitness instructor who drives me to try harder.

  • Reply Liz Kolb at

    By always working towards a goal!

  • Reply Katie at

    I live with fire by being passionate in what I do!

  • Reply Mindy at

    I #LiveWithFire by being the best athlete, coach, instructor, mentor, and person I can be!

  • Reply Steph Couponsx at

    by changing up my workouts, kickboxing, crossfit, running, swimming, anything to keep it interesting!

  • Reply Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's at

    I live with fire, by pushing myself every single day and not giving up.

  • Reply Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections at

    Hahaha… look like a sloth… You do not!

    I live with fire by running. Running is my everything.

    I did burpees today for the first time in forever. Total hate…!

  • Reply Kierston @candyfit at

    I live with fire by never letting that candle burn out! 🙂

  • Reply D Schmidt at

    I live with fire by pushing on and never giving up.

  • Reply Zaneta at

    Thanks for the giveaway! I try to be passionate about everything I do and spread that fire to those around me!

  • Reply Sheena at

    I live every day to the fullest! That way, no regrets, go big or go home 🙂

  • Reply Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie at

    I always try to give me all to every workout I do!

  • Reply ashley at

    I live by fire by doing my best and not giving up!

  • Reply Carly at

    I live with fire by silencing my inner critic and pushing myself, whether it be with running or lifting.

  • Reply Jordan D at

    I live with fire by giving it 110% at every workout and by switching things up to stay motivated and energized!

  • Reply Andrea at

    I live with fire by pushing myself every race!

  • Reply Tracey at

    I live with fire by pushing myself whenever I work out by doing different forms of exercise!

  • Reply Poor Life Choices - Just a Colorado Gal at

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  • Reply Karien @ Running the Race at

    I live with fire by celebrating life and each run I get to do with a thankful heart!

  • Reply Lora @ Crazy Running Girl at

    I live with fire by always challenging myself to the next level!

  • Reply Erin (Running Tall) at

    I live with fire by pushing myself for new PRs as much as I can – I love a challenge!

  • Reply Gillian at

    I live with fire by always pushing myself to get better!

  • Reply Leah F. at

    By pushing myself on my run and training for longer distance. I am getting ready to start training for my first full marathon!

  • Reply Gina @ Running to the Kitchen at

    I live with fire by pushing myself every day at Crossfit!

  • Reply Andrea at

    I live with fire by never quitting! In fact, I set a new PR for my 5K this past weekend!

  • Reply holly at

    I live with fire by giving every workout my all!

  • Reply Shalama Jackson at

    I live with fire by working out because I love my body. I’m focused on my fitness.

  • Reply Christine @ Love, Life, Surf at

    I live with fire by celebrating my family, friends and community and constantly challenging myself.

  • Reply Lori B at

    I live with fire by constantly pushing my limits and doing more and more 🙂

  • Reply Lauren at

    I live with fire by persevering through each and every day!

  • Reply Marie at

    By pushing myself each and every day

  • Reply Katie at

    To me, the “live with fire” concept is synonymous with passion, and bringing passion to everything we do. It can apply to all parts of life, but I know it certainly applies to CrossFit 🙂

  • Reply Donna at

    Always giving my best

  • Reply Jill at

    I live with fire by constantly pushing my limits. Never thought I could run a half marathon and now I’m on my third with the Nike Womens Half Marathon in DC this weekend!

  • Reply Julie at

    Being committed

  • Reply Linda at

    I live with fire by never quitting

  • Reply Miah at

    I live with fire by always keeping my enthusiasm and positive energy up

  • Reply Michelle at

    I live with fire by running up a mountain!

  • Reply Emily at

    I live with fire by pushing my limits and enjoying life.

  • Reply Mary Ann at

    I do my best to push myself when working out. I want to feel that I’ve accomplished something when I’m done!

  • Reply Ashley at

    I encourage others and inspire them to achieve their goals!

  • Reply Jamie at

    I do it by pushing past my fears and doubts

  • Reply Prasert at

    I live with fire by living fearlessly and on my own terms

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