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If you’re already fit but you want to take your fitness to the next level, calisthenics/bodyweight training is a good move. Let’s say you already run 3-5 miles 2-3 times weekly. You bench, you do pull-ups, push-ups, squats 1-3 times weekly. You’ve been keeping up with this routine for about between 1 and 3 years. You’d consider yourself fit, right? I think so, too.
Then, you start practicing gymnastics moves and you notice the transformation immediately. Even the beginner progression moves have a noticeable impact on you. I still find myself looking in the mirror like thinking, “I look different” or “my body’s changed.” I think gymnasts have hot bodies (only my opinion), and that’s why I like these exercises. You get stronger, too.
My favorite calisthenics/bodyweight training workout routine is 4 sets of 10 dips, 4 sets of 10 pull-ups, 4 sets of 10 push-ups, 4 sets of 10 rows, with knee-raises and sit-ups to close (4 sets of 25 knee-raises and 4 sets of 25 sit-ups). I try to work this into my routine twice per week or, if I’m trying to make significant advancements, a smart 3 times per week. I do this routine on gymnastics rings with a weighted vest now. If you don’t have gymnastics rings, do it on the bars.
Some other gymnastics moves I’ve learned are: muscle ups on rings and bars (I’m still at the tuck planche — I can’t wait to get the full planche); the front lever and back lever (that’s where I am so far); and handstands (I’m still working on these). I incorporate these moves into my teaching also. Try out my favorite calisthenics/bodyweight training workout routine for a month or two, and let me know what you think.
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