Go-getters. Those brave people who constantly set goals, usually smash said goals, reevaluate their success, and set their next conquest, aren’t as rare a breed as you’d think. If you’re reading this article, you’re one of these go-getters who seem to make the world spin faster. Are you looking for your next challenge right now? We at POPSUGAR have got the test you need to try. The challenge? Can you do 50 burpees in five minutes?
It sounds like a lofty goal, but with a little guidance from Sarah Chadwell, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, combined with your grit, you can smash this challenge, too. Let’s get started!
Burpees: A Love-Hate Relationship
Burpees! Did you shudder? Usually just the thought of them makes even the fittest people feel at least a little sick because this is one move that is renowned for being brutal. But you can’t knock the results they bring!
“Burpees are a physically demanding exercise because they tax almost every muscle in your body. Just one repetition includes a squat, a plank, a push-up, a hip thrust, a forward jump, and a vertical jump,” said Chadwell.
All of these movements mean that one burpee hits your quads, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors, calves, chest, shoulders, triceps, and even your abs! Plus, burpees test your cardiovascular and muscular endurance. If you thought it was the worst exercise before, think again. They’re actually the perfect exercise to get fit or in this case, to show off just how fit you will become in the next 25 days.
Preparation to Complete 50 Burpees in 5 Minutes
So, how do you get to the point where you can do 50 burpees in five minutes? The answer isn’t just doing burpees. In fact, you’ll need to build up your cardio and muscular endurance in many ways beyond what this one exercise can do. Ahead is Chadwell’s custom 25-day plan that will help you build up your total-body power and endurance.
The exercises you’ll be doing for the next 25 days are squats, froggies, planks, burpees, and a fair amount of cardio. Here are Chadwell’s tips on how to breeze through these moves on your way to 50 burpess in 5 minutes.
How to do a bodyweight squat:
- Stand with your head facing forward and your chest held up and out.
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Extend your hands straight out in front of you to help keep…
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