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RE: CALISTHENICS: Who says getting strong is boring, or needs a stuffy gym?

in Sports Talk Social2 years ago

These exercises look extreme to me and I think among them the cardiovascular exercises are the best and like the experienced physician I also do support the fact that,muscles and bodies as well as the heart needs to be in the good shape and for that cardio workouts have no alternatives!

Calisthenics can be a good prop at anywhere and much of what this form of physical exercises dont need to have any special instrument.

Have a nice time in Johannesburg, the city is so greener and healthy!
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Lots to unpack there! Yes, the benefit of calisthenics is you don't need weights or any special equipment besides hopefully some kind of bar, rings, tree or door-frame to do some pull-ups on!

I think you're also saying that strength training is great, but remember to also do cardio/fitness exercise for the good of your heart, lungs and the flow of blood around your body! So in my case, remembering to surf, run or do the fitness aspect of boxing/kickboxing (skipping/sparring/bagwork), but other people could choose to do soccer, swimming or some kind of cycling as well!

You get people who think that cardio will make them lose their muscle-mass and don't do any at all as a result, but I think that's terrible and only a marathon runner is potentially doing THAT much cardio!