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Burpees give you the ick? Read this.
When you think about high-intensity exercises like burpees, jumping lunges, or box jumps, what comes to mind?
Dread?
If you’ve been avoiding these moves, you’re not alone.
Here’s the thing – not all movement needs to be high-intensity to have high impact. Somewhere along the way, we’ve been conditioned to believe that the harder we push, the better the ‘results’. It comes from a place where toxic diet culture has taught us to use high-intensity exercise as a way to ‘burn off’ our food. When in reality, this mindset often leads to burnout, frustration, and a strained relationship with exercise.
It’s time to shift the narrative. Because movement should empower us, not exhaust us.
Exercise should NEVER be punishment
Many of us have been trapped by the toxic culture of punishing workouts, including me.
When the focus is on pushing past your limits, exercise no longer feels like self-care. Instead of walking away feeling strong or accomplished, you might be feeling drained, defeated and potentially, injured.
At Kic, we speak a lot about discovering your ‘why’ when it comes to movement.
If you genuinely enjoy a high impact sweat session, because of the energy boost and mental clarity you’re able to unlock – that is awesome and please don’t give it up.
But, if you’re punishing your body and mind, because your ‘why’ is tied to aesthetics, driven by societal pressures, I encourage you to challenge this perspective.
Low impact on your body, high impact on wellbeing
‘Low-impact’ can cop a bad rep. But what’s interesting is that low-impact exercises emphasise control, stability, and engagement. Think flowing movements, focus on breathing, and activating smaller muscle groups you didn’t even know existed. Instead of trying to jump as high or as fast as possible, you get to slow down and focus on how your body feels.
Let’s rethink low-impact workouts. They’re not about taking it easy—they’re about moving smarter and giving your body what it truly needs. Forget the idea that sweat = success. Low-impact workouts offer just as much value, but in a way that prioritises control, stability, and overall well-being.
Moral of the story? Workout in a way that makes YOU feel good. Do what brings you joy – a long walk, an easy run, low and slow Pilates. You do you. We no longer need to conform to one particular exercise style because of what society tells us is best to do.
Love, Laura xox
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