Can you practically hear the collectivegroancoming from everyone else in the room?
Theres a reason most of us loathe burpees: They are tough!
Burpees are truly one of the most beneficial full-body exercises, Jones says.
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They are an effective use of your time based on how many muscle groups they work.
What Are the Benefits of Doing Burpees (Even When You Don’t Want To)?
Thats because its a cardio move as well as a strength training one.
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In other words, youll not only be conditioning your body with burpees, but getting stronger as well.
Burpees are also a functional move, Chisholm says.
They improve wrist and core strength if you want to surf or perfect your chaturanga, for example.
And they may even help you get up faster if you fall down.
How to Perform a Proper Burpee
There are a few different ways to perform a burpee.
Chisholm recommends trying the following moves.
Chest-to-Ground Burpee
Push-up Burpee
Modifying Burpees
Burpees can easily be modified so they are a non-impact exercise.
for perform a modified burpee, youll skip the jump at the top, Jones explains.
But rest assured, youll still be getting a challenging cardio workout, even without the impact.
Modified Burpee
Who Should Avoid Burpees?
Also avoid them if you have a shoulder, back or knee injury.
If you experience any pain when performing burpees, stop immediately and seek medical attention.
(Always get the OK from your doctor before performing burpees during pregnancy.)
How Often Should You Perform Burpees To See Results?
Try performing three sets of 10 reps of burpees every other day for best results, Chisholm recommends.
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