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When You Do Burpees Every Day, This Is What Happens (Health Digest)

Posted: Jun 16, 2025 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Health Digest on June 16, 2025.

It's hard to think of an exercise more divisive than burpees. But love them or loathe them, burpees are here to stay, and not least because they're a killer move that, when performed correctly, can take your fitness game to the next level. "Burpees provide all sorts of benefits, as they are functional compound movements," states fitness guru Sultan Malik...

If you're worried about your knees during burpees, the first thing to remember is it's not a competition to see how many you can do or how quickly you can get them done (despite some fitness challenges saying as such). "The movement doesn't need to be fast to be effective," states the American Council on Exercise's senior advisor Pete McCall to Livestrong. So, slow down to reduce any risk of injury through jerky knee action...

According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), calf raises are best done in front of a wall. To begin the exercise, experts at the council suggest standing approximately 6 inches to a foot away from the wall. Face the wall, spread your feet hip-width apart, stretch your arms outward, and place your hands on the wall. While keeping your toes on the ground, raise your heels upwards while engaging your calf muscles. Stay raised for a moment before lowering your heels to the ground. Do as many reps as you can...

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