{"id":43526,"date":"2020-09-14T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/calisthenics-2\/"},"modified":"2020-09-14T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T01:00:00","slug":"calisthenics-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/discover\/calisthenics-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Calisthenics: what, how and why they should be in your workout plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dumbbells, barbells, weight machines and the rest. We always see images of weightlifters<\/a> giving the highest of praise to such workout equipment. But many tend to overlook the purest and most important form of training of them all: <\/strong>calisthenics<\/a>. There\u2019s no doubt it\u2019s become a buzzword in the world of fitness – and yet this often misunderstood term has always been around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is calisthenics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put simply: calisthenics is any exercise that uses your body weight for strength gains.<\/strong> Pumping iron isn\u2019t the only way to get stronger – calisthenics is arguably more useful in bumping up the muscular volume while shaping your body for optimal athleticism at the same time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does calisthenics work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bodies weren\u2019t designed just to move backwards and forwards. It\u2019s the reason EVO personal trainers<\/a> encourage members to eschew that one-plane-of-motion mindset<\/strong> and twist, rotate, push, pull, squat<\/a>, jump and move side-to-side. Performing calisthenics at a slow to moderate rate requires more muscle use<\/strong>, in turn helping to build muscle. Train at a faster rate, and you can burn more calories than many cardio workouts<\/strong>, due to the high levels of muscle engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why practice calisthenics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slimmer, fitter, stronger<\/a> – the benefits of calisthenics are plentiful. Here are just a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Workout anywhere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most calisthenics exercises require zero equipment<\/strong>. No need to wait for machines at the gym or travel to group classes to get a full-body workout – once you practice bodyweight training<\/strong> you can do it in your home, at the park, on the beach.<\/strong> Of course, there is equipment that\u2019ll boost your calisthenic training tenfold.<\/strong> At EVO we have our very own playground<\/a> – a dedicated space for freestyle training. Think gymnastic rings, Swedish ladders, Octagon functional frame and a textured traverse wall.<\/strong> Basically a bodyweight buff\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Carve your optimum physique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With increased strength, calorie<\/a> torching, power and endorphin euphoria comes a toned, flexible and strong body.<\/strong> Just look at Al Kavadlo<\/a>\u2019s physique – one of the world\u2019s leading experts in calisthenics and bodyweight training is awe-inspiringly shredded. By working multiple muscle groups at once (for example, an explosive push-up<\/a> works out the chest, arms, abs and spine), you\u2019re training the body in a way that looks more proportionate. \u2018Skipping leg day\u2019 no longer becomes a subject of concern as unnatural bodybuilding physiques will be overturned for useful, natural and tantalisingly toned muscles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Shift your mindset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Calisthenics creates total body awareness.<\/strong> Most exercisers are so used to repetitive workouts, but constantly switching up your routine will keep your brain switched on and prevent the dreaded fitness plateau.<\/strong> Muscles will grow back stronger, so in turn you seek new challenges – progress is infinite with calisthenics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Prevent injuries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s harder to \u2018overtrain\u2019 one particular muscle group in calisthenics.<\/strong> As a result, injuries are less common. Those who suffer from joint pain from repetitive exercise and lifting heavy metal will find this type of training more natural and less demanding.<\/strong> They\u2019re called \u2018bodyweight\u2019 exercises for a reason – our bodies were quite literally designed<\/em> to do them.<\/strong> Stick to the original blueprints and adapt to the environment around you and you can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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