If you know me at all, you know I love the Tabata Protocol. Basically… 20 seconds of high intensity exercise, 10 seconds rest… repeated 8 times The entire workout takes less than 4 minutes. But don’t let the short duration fool you… these workouts are very tough and very effective for building cardiorespiratory endurance and [...]
Many exercisers (both athletes and non-athletes), are under the impression they don’t need bodyweight training. But bodyweight only exercise should not be ignored if you want to improve fitness, burn fat and build a high-performance body. Let’s look at how bodyweight training can benefit both athletes and regular exercisers. Here is what happens: We have [...]
Imagine doing a cardio workout that is quick and effective for building strong heart and lungs AND building a lean, athletic body. That is what happens when you use bodyweight calisthenics instead of your boring cardio routine. Don’t make the mistake of neglecting bodyweight exercises for the cardio portion of your workout. You see, you’ve [...]
By: Coach Lomax BestAtHomeWorkouts.com Here is something I came across that I think is worth looking into. (Don’t let the name fool you, it is not just for runners). As you know by now, I am a big fan of workouts you can do just about anywhere, that take less than 30 minutes and that [...]
I wonder what would happen if it was a requirement to be able to do 10 pull ups to graduate high school or college. How many boys and girls would graduate? Sadly, preparing our youth to face the challenges of the adult world doesn’t seem to apply to physical ability… and it should. The truth [...]
Pull ups and all the variations are something you should have in your workout program. I mean, the ability to pull your own bodyweight should be a prerequisite for anyone seeking fitness. After all, lat pull downs won’t save your life when you are being chased by a bear… but pull ups will! Here is [...]
I just got a question from one of my Ultimate Gymless Workout customers that I thought might help others, so I’m answering it here: Here is what I was asked… “Greetings, I’ve purchased the Ultimate Gymless Workout and intend on starting the General Fitness Workout soon but there is one exercise that I am unable [...]
Let’s check out the video… 5 year old girl does pull ups Can she do more pull ups than you?
As most of you know by now, I live in Chile with my wife. And one of the things I do to keep myself from getting homesick is subscribe to magazines. And one of the magazines I get is Best Life. I like this magazine because it really targets the issues of men in their [...]
I came across this article today on CNN.com that shows how far determination, a sensible diet and bodyweight workouts can take you to creating your best body.
In my opinion, there is no better choice than bodyweight calisthenics for an effective at home workout. You don’t need any expensive equipment, you need only a limited amount of space and you can fit in a quick but highly effective workout around your busy schedule. But keep in mind… learning a bunch of bodyweight [...]
