If you’ve been looking for a training protocol that has stood the test of time, look no further. Bodyweight training has been around for centuries and is still as effective today.Back in the day, you could bet that the Roman soldiers and the spartan army were training using bodyweight exercises to work their muscles. There were no Stairmasters or lat pulldown machines.Most of the time, they had to rely on their own bodyweight as a form of resistance. Many people wrongly believe that since dumbbells and barbells are not used in bodyweight training, there’s no weight involved.In reality, you are using weight – your bodyweight. In some cases, it’s even more effective. Let’s assume you do a bicep curl with a 50-pound dumbbell, that may seem impressive to some.But what if you did a one-arm chin-up? You’d now be lifting your entire bodyweight, which will be much more than 50 pounds. You’ll not only be working your biceps, but will also recruit several other muscles in the process to get the job done.Not only is the bodyweight exercise much more difficult to execute, but it’s more efficient because of the range of motion and increased muscle recruitment involved.This is one reason why men who have been lifting weights traditionally for years still struggle to execute some of the advanced bodyweight training moves.Do not dismiss this style of training because of it looks elementary. Like Leonardo da Vinci said, “Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.”Despite the lack of weight equipment, bodyweight training ranked as one of the top fitness trends of 2018 and 2019. Currently, it’s in fifth position. After all these centuries, it’s still going strong.In this book - Bodyweight Burn: Bodyweight Training Secrets To Building Muscle And Burning Fat. No Equipment Or Gym Membership Required! - we’ll look at how you can use bodyweight training to lose weight, build muscle, increase your mobility and achieve your fitness goals. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old. There’s something for everyone here. Bodyweight training is highly versatile and can be tailored to suit any individual’s current fitness/capability level.When it comes to convenience, this style of training ‘can’t be beat’. You can do it almost anywhere because it doesn’t even require that much space. Forget about bulky squat racks and leg press machines. All you need is a small area and you can do wonders.Crunched for time? You could even do a quick bodyweight workout at your workplace cubicle. In fact, cubicle workouts are a trend practiced by thousands of people worldwide.If you’re on a tight budget, you don’t need to pay for a gym membership. Bodyweight training is free. Imagine that! If you’re self-conscious and don’t wish to train in the presence of the bulky, Neanderthal apes who grunt in the gym or make you wait while they occupy the weight machines for hours - bodyweight training is for you.Schedule too tight to go to the gym? No problem. A 15-minute bodyweight workout before you head off to work will give your metabolism a boost and keep you in fat burning mode for hours.Bored of doing the same old dumbbell lifts and curls? Fantastic. Bodyweight training has your name written all over it. If you’re already strong, you can try aiming for the advanced moves such as planche push-ups, levers, the human flag, muscle-ups and so on.Bodyweight training has hundreds of exercises with thousands of variations. You’re spoiled for choice and there’s always room to grow and stretch your abilities to their max.When you have a convenient form of physical training that can be done anywhere you choose and is almost no-cost, you’ll be much more likely to stay the course.If what you’ve read so far excites you and makes your biceps twitch in anticipation of what’s to come, flip the page and let’s get started.
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Introduction
If you’ve been looking for a training protocol that has stood the test of time, look no further. Bodyweight training has been around for centuries and is still as effective today.
Back in the day, you could bet that the Roman soldiers and the spartan army were training using bodyweight exercises to work their muscles. There were no Stairmasters or lat pulldown machines.
Most of the time, they had to rely on their own bodyweight as a form of resistance. Many people wrongly believe that since dumbbells and barbells are not used in bodyweight training, there’s no weight involved.
In reality, you are using weight – your bodyweight. In some cases, it’s even more effective. Let’s assume you do a bicep curl with a 50-pound dumbbell, that may seem impressive to some.
But what if you did a one-arm chin-up?
You’d now be lifting your entire bodyweight, which will be much more than 50 pounds. You’ll not only be working your biceps, but will also recruit several other muscles in the process to get the job done.
Not only is the bodyweight exercise much more difficult to execute, but it’s more efficient because of the range of motion and
What is the only downside to bodyweight exercises?
Cons: Limited resistance: It can be challenging to progressively increase the resistance for certain body weight exercises, which may limit muscle growth. Limited exercise variety: While there are many body weight exercises, the variety may not be as extensive as what can be achieved with gym equipment.
How long does it take to see results from bodyweight exercises?
Those noticeable physical changes from exercise [be it muscle growth, fat loss, or a lower resting heart rate] depends on the person and their baseline level of fitness. "My [clients] generally see initial changes within four to six weeks, and actual results within eight to 12 weeks," Wilson explains.
Can you get ripped from bodyweight exercises?
Bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and planks can be very effective for building muscle and achieving a ripped physique.
Is bodyweight training effective for weight loss?
Bodyweight exercises are a great way to get back to the basics of fitness. This is something all skill sets can benefit from. While bodyweight workouts are better than nothing at all, they may not be the best for fat loss. For faster fat loss results- you might need to be lifting some heavier weights too.