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Bodyweight Calisthenics Are Better Than Boring Cardio

Monday, April 20th, 2009

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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 just overlooked one of the best ways to get a great cardio workout as well as build a high-performance, athletic body… bodyweight calisthenics. You don’t need any equipment at all to get a great cardio workout. And if you use bodyweight calisthenics instead of cardio you’ll get some added benefits.

You Can Do Bodyweight Calisthenics Anytime, Anywhere

The more you base your workouts (resistance or cardio) on equipment, the more excuses you have to NOT do the workout. If you only use an exercise bike… what do you do when the bike is in use? What happens if the row machine breaks? Most people will use that as an excuse to skip the cardio workout all together.

On the other hand, if you have a functioning body, you can use bodyweight calisthenics. As you can see, there are no excuses left for missing the workout. using bodyweight exercises for your cardio means you are ready for a workout anytime, anywhere… rain or shine.

Bodyweight Calisthenics Prepare You For Real World Challenges

Most exercisers wrongly believe that only monotonous, boring exercise is “cardio” exercise. But the truth is, ANY activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate can improve heart and lung function. And a fast paced circuit of bodyweight calisthenics is definitely going to get your heart and breathing rates up.

The added benefit is being prepared for real world challenges. The fact is, endurance improvements are specific to the activity trained. That means if you run, your heart and lungs get better for running. This explains why you get out of breath easily doing an activity you don’t practice in your workout. But on the other hand, bodyweight workouts can be made up of so many different types of exercises that they prepare your for challenges both inside and outside the gym.

You’ve Probably Been Neglecting Your Bodyweight Exercises

The sad fact is, you probably don’t do enough bodyweight exercises. Exercise is made up of movement… both moving the weight of your own body AND weighted resistance. Unfortunately, most exercises spend most of their time training weighted resistance and neglect bodyweight only exercises. So, using bodyweight calisthenics as your cardio portion of your workout not only improves hear and lung endurance, but trains your body to move.

As you can see, bodyweight calisthenics are a great option as a substitute for your regular cardio workout. You’ll never be able to justify a skipped workout again. You’ll build a better body ready for all of life’s challenges. And you’ll fulfill a much needs training requirement… bodyweight exercise. No matter how you cut it… bodyweight calisthenics are a great way to get both a cardio workout and build a high performance, athletic body.

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Runner’s Yoga? It’s Not Just For Runners

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Runner's Yoga

By: Coach Lomax
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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 focus on different aspects of fitness.  Well, Runners Yoga is such a program.  Here is a video that explains things better than I could…

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Here are some things I took from the website that stood out form me:

As any Professional Athlete will tell you, flexibility plays a HUGE role in both performance and injury prevention. As does balance. Mental focus. And minimizing the damaging effects of stress. And whether you’re a Professional Athlete or an Armchair Athlete, you get the most out of life when you cover all those bases. (Coach Lomax comment: this type of workout is for EVERYBODY.)

By the time you grab your gear … get to the gym or studio … change … do your routine … maybe shower … then get back home … What are you looking at? A couple hours?

Who’s got that much time? Day in and day out? Year after year? Very few of us! Which is why the vast majority of us stop going to the Health or Fitness Club within months of signing up. (The industry’s own figures show this. That’s why they try to sell you that long-term membership up front.) (Coach Lomax comment: As you know, I’m a big fan of workouts you can do at home (just look at the title of this blog!), and I truly believe the fact that you don’t have to go to the gym means you’ll get more out of this workout and use it longer… for more results!)

This is what it will do for you:

  • Strengthen and tone every major muscle in your body.
  • Build your core strength.
  • Dramatically increase your flexibility, head to toe.
  • Improve your balance and posture.
  • Burn fat.
  • Give your cardiovascular system a healthy workout.
  • Improve your mental focus.
  • And literally melt away stress.
Here are some testimonials:
BUSY MOM

“It’s perfect! As the mother of a one-year old,
thirty minutes is often all the time I can get.”.
Jennifer H. (U.S.)

OLYMPIC CHAMPION

“The Runner’s Yoga Program is a great complement
to any training program.”
Lynn Kanuka, Olympic Bronze Medal 3,000 Metres
SportMedBC Program Coordinator

MARTIAL ARTIST

“Using the Runner’s Yoga Program 3-4 days a week is keeping me injury free.
And it’s keeping all the aches and pains of my old injuries away.
That’s a BIG deal to me as a martial artist. Not to mention that I’m saving a lot of money I would have spent on physio and massage or acupuncture. I’m convinced this is the world’s most advanced home-fitness program. Thank you!”
N Tropp, 6th Degree Black Belt (TaeKwon Do, HwaRang Do)
Masters Public Health, ER Physician Assistant

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

“A perfect combination of dynamic stretching, strengthening and movement control … a culmination of proven tools to achieve balance
both physically and mentally.”
A. McLean, MSc., Registered Physiotherapist

TRIED VIDEOS BEFORE

“I really like having the audio recording. I’ve tried videos before and find I
get twisted up like a pretzel. This is much better.”
Meghan O. (Vancouver)

ULTRA MARATHON RECORD HOLDER

“An incredibly efficient and quick routine that is very easy to follow
and works on almost every aspect of fitness – strength, agility, balance, coordination, flexibility.”
Kevin Titus, Ultra Marathon Record Holder

I HATE RUNNING

“I hate running but I really like this yoga! I love the beat.
It helps calm my mind and keep me focused. And I’m quite surprised that
I’m actually doing the routine on my own. I’ve tried all kinds of videos and other things but never stick with it. This one I’m doing.”
Marilyn C.

BUSY EXECUTIVE

“I find it a fantastic way to keep in shape while away on trips.”
L. Z., Marketing Executive (U.K.)

So, if you are looking for a quick, effective workout, Runner’s Yoga looks like something to learn more about.

Don’t worry about learning the moves either… they have some cool pictures and descriptions to help you out.  Here is an example:

Using Dumbbells For “Cardio”: Dumbbell Intervals

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

When most exercisers think of “cardio” they think of exercise bikes, treadmills and row machines.  For some reason, if the activity is not highly repetitive (boring), and without added resistance (weights), they don’t think it can benefit their heart and lung function. I’d like the chance to change your minds!

You see, you can use dumbbells as your “cardio” portion of the workout. I call these dumbbell intervals.  Yes, you are going to be lifting dumbbells… but check out your heart rate and increased breathing after doing these workouts.  You see, these are also workouts that improve heart and lung function.

****Sidebar****

So, now you know you don’t need some type of expensive equipment or brave the outside elements to get in a great “cardio” workout.  You can use DUMBBELLS! A lot of exercisers have access to dumbbell… but don’t use them to their full potential.

Once you understand that dumbbells can be used for cardio, it is my hope that you realize dumbbells are one of the most effective training tools you can use. When you want to get the most out of your dumbbells training, check out Extreme Dumbbell Fitness.

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Open your minds to the benefits of using weighted resistance as your cardio.  I’ll think you’ll find like I have that it is an extrememly effective way to increase heart and lung power while burning tons of fat and building an athletically attractive body.

Click Here To Get Your Free “Random Dumbbell Intervals” Report

Pull Ups: It’s Amazing What You Can Do

Monday, April 6th, 2009

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 a video I came across that shows some pretty cool pull up variations: (more…)

The EDT Fat Loss Solution: Lose 1/2% Fat Per Week With No Dietary Changes

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

By Charles Staley, B.Sc, MSS
Director, Staley Training Systems
Creator of the Escalating Density Training System
& Alwyn Cosgrove, CSCS

Escalating Density Training

Since the inception of the Escalating Density Training system, one of the most common inquiries we receive at the office is “When are you going to write about EDT for fat loss?” (more…)

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