Members of a Godmanchester gym are taking on every gymgoers most hated exercise for 24 hours to fundraise for Magpas Air Ambulance.  

The team, who are members of The Unit Fitness, will complete as many burpees as they can for the challenge.  

They will complete this feat of fitness and endurance – which has been named ‘Burn Burpee Burn’ - over the weekend on March 16 and 17.  

James Welch, 33, the team captain recently left the RAF and came up with the idea because he wanted to set himself a new challenge. 

He said: “The idea was simple; select an exercise everyone likes the least (burpees), for a horrible amount of time (24 hours) and hope that the donations come flying in (probably down to sympathy!). 

“I spoke to some of my former colleagues who had attempted equally ambitious challenges, and their advice was clear - share the load with a trusted team.”   

The Hunts Post: The 'Burn Burpees Burn' team in training for the 24-hour challenge.The 'Burn Burpees Burn' team in training for the 24-hour challenge. (Image: Magpas Air Ambulance)

Steven Crump, 37, who served alongside James in the RAF and is a close friend, will be joining him.  

Rosie Kerr, 25, and Keri Cooper, 30, who are fellow gym members, are also part of the team.  

They also have a dedicated support person who will help set up the challenge and keep their spirits up throughout the day.  

James added: “As a team we have been training for the past six months, including up to five-hour sessions early in the morning and late at night.  

“The killer for this event isn’t pace or the number of burpees, it is the fatigue!” 

The ‘Burn Burpees Burn’ team have already raised almost £4,700 for the Magpas Air Ambulance.  

To donate, visit their fundraising page at https://magpas.enthuse.com/pf/burn-burpee-burn 

The Unit Fitness is based at the Roman Way Small Business Park.