The Fit Skool

by Kelly

I love burpees

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Ya I said it! I love burpees

Not only are burpees a total body workout but man do they get your heart pumping. It is a great exercise that can be progressed or regressed based on your athletic ability! This sometimes dreaded exercise torches calories, so give it a try! Maybe you will learn to love them too.

During pregnancy I find it easier to bring my burpee into a wider squat before I stand up. It is less stress on my abdominal region.

Are you up for a burpee challenge?

How many burpees can you perform in 5 minutes time? Record the amount of repetitions you perform in 5 minutes, and a few days later try the workout again. See if you can increase your total.

Don’t make excuses, take 5 minutes out of your day and try it.

How to do a burpee?

STEP #1

Bring your hands to the floor

Bring your hands to the floor and place them about shoulder width apart

STEP #2

Jump your feet back so your body is in a pushup position (optional add pushup here)

Jump your feet back so your body is in a pushup position. You can have your feet in a wide or narrow stance                 (optional add pushup here)

STEP #3

Jump your feet back towards your hands

Jump your feet back towards your hands

STEP #4

Stand up (add a jump for an extra challenge) and repeat

Stand up (add a jump for an extra challenge) and repeat!

Make sure to take rest when needed. (Also, take note that there are many different variations of a burpee)

Author: Kelly @ The Fit Skool

I’m Kelly, a NASM personal trainer and group instructor, a former athlete, a wife and soon to be mommy. Health and Fitness is my passion and I am excited to share this journey with you!

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