Calisthenics - bodyweight exercise - the worlds number 1 fitness trend

Background and Benefits Nothing more functional than your bodyweight The word calisthenics comes from the Greek words “kallos” for beauty and “thenos” for strength. In the past, the term has been used to describe a range of basic exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups and squats. Today, calisthenics is associated with more advanced bodyweight exercises such as muscle ups, human flag, and single arm pull ups that develop strength, muscular endurance, core strength and neuromuscular efficiency. In an era of functional training we are moving away from exercising to merely look good and are becoming focused on preparing our bodies for the demands of daily life. Forget the latest pieces of fitness kit to help build stability and strength, it doesn’t get more functional that just using your own bodyweight. Calisthenics is for everyone Everyone can benefit. No matter your background or current level of fitness, you can start seeing the benefits of calisthenics straight away. Each exercise is broken down into stages, and you’ll easily be able to determine the most appropriate starting point. From there you can work through the progressions until you reach the iconic calisthenics moves. Anytime, anywhere All you need is your bodyweight and gravity to challenge your stamina, strength, balance and co-ordination. Forget a gym membership or packing fitness kit for road trips, you are your own multi-gym. Learn how to utilise everyday objects such as benches and signs to act as the tools you need to master each move.

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