Yes, burpees are good for you.
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The infamous exerciseis a full-body challengethat offers a major return on your effort investment.
And, more specifically, those with higher cardiorespiratory fitness had a lower risk of coronary artery disease.
ACE-certified personal trainer and founder and CEO ofStudio SWEAT
But the rewards for pushing yourself through a sweaty round of burpees dont stop there.
Other benefits include improvement of blood flow and lowering of blood pressure, he adds.
It can also help in improving cholesterol levels in individuals.
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But if youdohave time for a full workout, thats probably your best bet.
Kom believes burpees make a great additionthey just shouldnt replace other workouts entirely.
But definitely add them to your routine, she suggests.
ACE-certified personal trainer and founder and CEO ofStudio SWEAT
And if regular burpees arent your thing, try one of Koms favorite burpee variations below.
Jack burpee
Want to give amp up the cardio?
Throw a jumping jack into the mix.
Kom says adding this in to the top of your movement will boost your heart rate even more.
Big kahuna burpee
Its basically a burpee with the works, says Kom.
Heres what you do: Add twoside kick-throughswhen youre in your plank before going into a push-up.
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