Training
Marisa HeinzeSeptember 27, 2018
Calisthenics: What, how and why they should be in your workout plan
Dumbbells, barbells, weight machines and the rest. We always see images of weightlifters 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: calisthenics. There’s no doubt it’s become a buzzword in the world of fitness - and yet this often misunderstood term has always been around.What is calisthenics?Put simply: calisthenics is any exercise that uses your body weight for strength gains. Pumping iron isn’t 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.How does calisthenics work?Bodies weren’t designed just to move backwards and forwards. It’s the reason EVO personal trainers encourage members to eschew that one-plane-of-motion mindset and twist, rotate, push, pull, squat, jump and move side-to-side. Performing calisthenics at a slow to moderate rate requires more muscle use, in turn helping to build muscle. Train at a faster rate, and you can burn more calories than many cardio workouts, due to the high levels of muscle Engagement.Why practice calisthenics?Slimmer, fitter, stronger - the benefits of calisthenics are plentiful. Here are just a few of them:
- Workout anywhere
- Carve your optimum physique
- Shift your mindset
- Prevent injuries