Nothing Beats Mid-Week Blues Like Rakul Preet Singh's Burpee Box Jump Over

Rakul Preet Singh follows a no-compromise rule when it comes to fitness. The actress recently served just the right kind of mid-week motivation with a glimpse into her arduous gym session. What better way to beat the monsoon mid-week blues, than acing the Burpee Box Jump Over? In the clip, Rakul was seen performing this full-body workout under the guidance of her fitness instructor Karan Sawhney. Dressed in all-pink athleisure wear, the Bollywood star took position by clasping her hands in front of her while her legs were wide apart. Displaying great strength and balance she jumped onto the box without faltering for even a moment. After holding her position for some time, she descended and bent her knees briefly before repeating the process. Reminding her followers to exercise, Rakul Preet Singh captioned the post, “Aj ka workout kiya kya (Did you do workouts today?)”

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Burpee Box Jump Over or BBJO is a type of CrossFit aerobic activity that combines the burpee and box jump-over exercises into a single movement. This particular physical training comes with several fitness benefits. Let's take a look: 

Endurance

The Burpee Box Jump Over is known to enhance one's capacity for endurance, helping maintain a steady heart rate to build stamina. 

Body Optimization

This exercise is great for toning and shaping the body in addition to boosting fat burn while gaining muscle mass. With two workouts blended into one, it claims to burn calories at a faster rate by stabilising muscle groups and joints. 

Strength

The Burpee Box Jump Over is also known to boost your power and speed which strengthens lower body musculature (glutes, quads, calves and hamstrings). What's more, it develops core strength and can be used as part of a full body workout routine. 

Finally, this particular workout has been purported to support heart health by building cardiovascular fitness and mental health by uplifting your mood and improving blood circulation. 

So, take inspiration from Rakul Preet Singh and incorporate the Burpee Box Jump Over into your fitness regime.