How to Do Burpees Properly STORY AT-A-GLANCE The burpee was named after Royal Huddleston Burpee, a physiologist from New York City. He invented this move in 1939 when he was still a Ph.D. candidate in applied physiology at Teacher’s College, in Columbia University Burpees may lead to various benefits, as it’s a full-body, calorie-burning move that works as both an aerobic and anaerobic maneuver If you want to challenge yourself, you can try doing burpees using a BOSU ball or performing them by a wall instead of assuming a plank position Table of Contents Although they are one of the most ideal exercises you can perform, burpees are considered one of the hardest bodyweight exercises, so a lot of people tend to avoid performing them. If you're confused as to how adding burpees to a workout can help you achieve your fitness goals, this guide will help give you a good picture. Learn what burpees are good for, how to do proper burpees and w...