These Are the 6 Best CrossFit Exercises For Beginners, According to CrossFit Coaches

"Burpees are great because they provide a cardiovascular benefit along with strength and conditioning," Julie explained. If you can't get your chest to the ground just yet, start with a squat thrust.

• Lower into a crouching squat with your hands on the floor.
• Do a squat thrust by jumping your feet back into a plank position.
• Do one basic push-up, bending the elbows and then straightening back to a plank.
• Jump the feet forward to the hands, and come into a squat.
• Do an explosive jump straight up, getting as much height as you can.