Excellent Fat Burning Exercise

Nia Shanks recently posted the above video on her blog of an exercise I have a love/hate relationship with, Burpees w/Jump Pull-Ups. I say that because I hate doing them- as do my clients- but love the results they provide. Notice she does six and is in killer shape. Starting with a couple, resting briefly, and repeating several times is the way to go when just starting out. Remember: technique is EVERYTHING, so be careful not to hyperextend the lumber spine when driving the legs straight at the bottom of the movement. Also, keep the hips low and use power from your hips to drive yourself into the ascending jump. Good luck!