Unleash The 'Travelling Burpee' During Your Next Workout for Rapid Fat-Loss and Harder Abs

The equation for a successful fat-loss workout is simple: sky-high intensity plus maximum muscle fibres equals hundreds of melted calories. And you can accomplish this with a single exercise. But simple doesn’t mean easy.

It takes a twisted mind to look at a burpee and think, “Let’s make it harder,” but the results you’ll earn with the travelling burpee are well worth the extra effort. Instead of doing a small, vertical jump during your burpee, launch into a big, horizontal broad jump.

“It’s a potent fat burner because you’re asking so much from your body,” says elite PT Scott Laidler. Demanding more of the larger muscles in your legs fires up more muscle fibres for a greater metabolism boost. “And by propelling yourself forward with such power, you will improve your core strength.”

When you’re ready for 2021’s first big challenge, burpee four lengths of your training space, rest, then repeat at max effort for 10 minutes. Your fat-burning will hit new heights in no time.

Stand with your feet at shoulder width. Squat down, plant your hands and fire your legs behind you to create the top of a high plank. With your legs fully extended, lower your chest to the floor. Lift your hands briefly off the ground, then put them back down
and push upward powerfully.

As your chest lifts, leap-frog your legs forward. Stand to a half-squat and swing your arms back for momentum. Now, leap as far as you can, releasing your arms forward.

As you fly, contract your glutes and stick the landing. Make a smooth transition to your next rep and pack in as many as you can in 10 minutes.