Calisthenics

Calisthenics

Calisthenics are exercises that we all have done during our childhood, being these very common at school, but what we are taught at school is just the tip of the iceberg. Calisthenics can be performed to a point where you may actually look like you do weightlifting on the gym on a daily basis. Calisthenics involve weightlifting, nevertheless the weight that you need to push, press or maintain is your own. These type of exercise involve repetitive movements and strength, as well as a good aerobic condition. Calisthenic may involve isometric, isotonic and dynamic movements all in one. 

When doing calisthenics exercises energetically, both muscles and cardiovascular condition are improved, yet they also help improve balance and agility.

Some typical exercises are:

· Push-ups

· Sit-ups

· Pull-ups

· Flutter kick

· Lunges

· Crunches

· Jumping-jacks

· Squats

· Dips

· Chin ups

Calisthenics are awesome for conditioning for body and you may create your own routine of exercises, whether you want them to be centered on the upper body, lower body or both. You may also change speeds while performing one same type of exercise and turn it into a fartlek exercise, with a defined – or not – set of various exercises with no pause between them, adding this way a far more difficult level demanding a lot more anaerobic and aerobic capacities.