Fresh off our massive win for Best Radio Breakfast Show at the NZ Radio Awards, the team is back with your daily dose of fascinating trivia!

In this edition of 'That's Slightly Interesting', Bondy dives deep into the grueling world of fitness to uncover the surprising history of the burpee. It turns out this absolute powerhouse of an exercise wasn't invented as a modern gym punishment—it has a fascinating origin story, a specific creator, and a completely different original purpose.

How many burpees can you knock out before your body quits? Drop your score in the reviews!

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