Royal Huddleston Burpee

June 4 marks the 124th birthday of an exceptional man. A man who, though he thought he was designing a test of fitness, came upon an exercise that has taken on a life of it’s own.

Rumors that Mr. Burpee was a descendant of the Marquis De Sade are likely unfounded (though Snopes can’t be trusted). Nevertheless his namesake movement is a test of both physical and mental fortitude.

Today, like most days, I lift a cold one to you sir.