They’re convenient

One of the biggest burpee bonuses is the fact that like push-ups, they require no equipment and very little space. All you need is a mat and a decent sports bra. You could burpee bare-foot but given the explosive nature of the move, proper support will stop you from developing back ache and chest pains.

How to do a burpee

We’re launching a five-week burpee challenge on the Strong Women Training Club which will aim to boost your fitness enough to nail 20 consecutive burpees. See the programme through and you’ll be edging towards the top end of that average window.

Trainer Dottie Fildes will be sharing her tips for doing the perfect burpee (keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram page), but in the meantime, here’s how to do a burpee correctly:

Place the hands down onto the ground and jump or step back to a high plank position.
With control, lower your body all the way down to the ground.
Use upper body and core strength to press back up to a high plank.
Jump your feet towards your hands.
Lift your body back up to standing by jumping or stepping.

Still finding your feet with burpees? Slow the move down, take out the jumping and if you’re not ready for chest-to-floor action just yet, keep your chest off the floor. A half burpee involves getting into that high plank position and coming up to standing.

What are burpees good for? The biggest benefits are in cardio fitness