Comments on: What IS the Best Exercise?

By: jimmy

jimmy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:51:24 +0000

Physiologically it is the a$$ to grass (full depth) barbell back squat. There is absolutely no other exercise on the planet that creates the muscular, neurological and hormonal response that this does. However, it does require a good base condition to actually be able to perform it correctly and safely. I’d recommend consulting a real trainer (by that I mean someone who has multiple qualifications, many years experience and has several high performance athletes under their guidance).

By: Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo)

Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:40:14 +0000

Darn it, why arent’ I getting your posts into my mail box these days!? I miss them!

OK Hmm.. Gosh…I’d have to agree on the burpee pushup but would probably sneak a squat in there too- perhaps even a deep squat :-) So I guess I’ll have to read the article to find out what the consensus was…or was it just to get people talkng?

By: Jess @ Fit Chick in the City

Jess @ Fit Chick in the City — Sun, 01 May 2011 22:50:02 +0000

That article has gotten a lot of attention! I’m not sure I could pick just one.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:50:09 +0000

I posted on this same NYTimes magazine article because I found the article very interesting. I had to really think about what is THE best exercise for me. I think it’s hill running. I really love running. I don’t love hills, but I do love the way I feel after I’ve conquered them.

By: FatFighterTV

FatFighterTV — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:35:22 +0000

I DESPISE burpees. We had to do them all the time in a boot camp class I took a couple of years ago. I will not do them again. Ever. But I do agree – there is no one best exercise for everyone. And did I mention that I do not like burpees???

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:31:02 +0000

Love bur pees with the added push-up! I’d have to say I prefer kettle bell snatches, good for the bum, abs, back, shoulders, & gets your heart rate up too! Hard to pick just one fav cuz there are sooooo many very good & effective exercises out there.

By: TM Merrick

TM Merrick — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:41:13 +0000

The deadlift for strength exercise. Everyone needs to pick things up off the floor sometimes. Squats are close because people need to be able to get up/down from chairs or the toilet without having to use their arms.

By: Yvonna13

Yvonna13 — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:45:11 +0000

I would choose deep squats with weight. If you break parallel then you are using all of your core, hips, and legs. It is just a great all over exercise.

By: Jody - Fit at 53

Jody - Fit at 53 — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:17:14 +0000

I would say the exercise that you will do too but now that you mention burpees with the push-up in there – yes, overall body workout. & you have the plank position in there too. I variation to add is one I saw on Biggest Loser is when you push the feet out into that plank position before coming back – jump both feet out to either said like a jumping jack with the feet but in that plank position & the continue on to finish the burpee!

By: Marisa @ Loser for Life

Marisa @ Loser for Life — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:04:40 +0000

Burpees are so hard!!! I feel like such a big, old dork when I try them! LOL! I guess practice makes perfect ?? :)
The best exercise for me seems to be running outdoors. It’s a good mix of mind and body exercise for me!