If ever there was a full body exercise, this has to be the one. Burpees are a great cardio and endurance exercise. This will give an idea of how burpees can be a great cardio element to add to your training.
No equipment, no personal trainer, and no gyms required to add this great exercise to your routine.
To perform a burpee:
- Begin in a squat position with hands on the floor in front of you.
- Kick your feet back to a pushup position.
- Immediately return your feet to the squat position.
- Leap up as high as possible from the squat position.
Repeat, moving as fast as possible. You should maintain a fast pace for this exercise. Strive for maximum height with each jump. Most athletes will average between 12 and 15 repetitions per 30 seconds.
At first glance, you may associate the burpee with a traditional squat thrust. Squat thrusts are typically performed without the vertical jump from Step 3. With a squat thrust, you simply “stand up” before returning to the squat position. They are much easier than explosive Burpees. But remember, this can be an advanced exercise, so take it 1 at a time.
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