There’s one exercise that seems to strike fear into the heart of athletes and casual work-out-ers alike: burpees. That’s right, you’d be pretty hard-pressed to find an exercise that people hate doing more. But if you’re the type who avoids burpees like the plague because of how hard they are, here is why you should find a way to love them and do them anyway.
What You Should Know
First, burpees can be done almost anywhere. They require no equipment and barely take up any space at all, so you can do them in your room, in a hotel room, outside, or even on an airplane (though that might be frowned upon).
They also require no equipment, making them one of the rare workouts that is highly effective and costs zero dollars.
The Bottom Line
Burpees are a full-body workout, hitting your legs, your core, your chest, and your arms all in one move. Plus, in addition to being great for strengthening your muscles, they’re also wonderful cardio, sure to get your heart rate up in a jiffy.
Plus, because burpees are so effective, you really don’t have to do that many of them to get a great workout in. Would you rather do 100 jumping jacks or 5 burpees? We hope after reading this your answer is the burpees.
