Heart-health projectSt. Gallen, Switzerland
Felix Mao
200 burpeesfor heart health.
As part of a heart-health fundraiser supporting the American Heart Association, I set out to do 1,000 burpees. I completed 908. The video below is a separate, continuous 200-burpee training session from the project.
01 / The public session
Watch the full 22-minute session.
One take, 200 repetitions, no cuts, filmed during training for the larger challenge.
The video uses the “Burpees King” variation, a prison-style rocking-chair burpee with additional movements close to the ground. I chose it because its rhythm and controlled transitions made it suitable for longer sets.
02 / Why heart health
Why this project mattered.
Heart health became personal to me through someone close to me. I saw how quickly a cardiovascular event can change everyday life, and why prevention, research, and support matter.
I built the project around burpees because they gave the fundraiser a clear, demanding, and measurable commitment. The fundraiser supported the American Heart Association and its work in research, prevention, education, and care.
About the American Heart Association03 / The result
I completed 908 of 1,000.
I did not reach the original target, so I kept the number as it was. Every donor received the full recording of my 908 burpees. The public video above is the separate 200-burpee training session.
04 / About Felix
Movement, nature, and things worth trying.
I am Felix Mao, based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. I enjoy fitness, long-distance hiking, bikepacking, ice bathing, and spending time in nature. I am not an expert in any of them. I simply enjoy exploring, moving, and seeing where an idea can lead.
05 / Fundraiser background
The fundraiser.
The project supported the American Heart Association. The fundraiser page contains the original campaign background and the context behind the challenge.
06 / Watch and connect
The full session is here.
If it is worth passing on, pass it on. The fundraiser page is there for anyone who wants the background.
To get in touch, email felixmao@windowslive.com