If you’re looking to get fit, you’ll find seemingly endless options and advice on the best workout for your goals. If you’re not sure which to choose, try calisthenics training—the workout that builds strength, burns fat, and improves your flexibility, all without pricey equipment. Here’s what you need to know about this training program and how it works for people at all fitness levels.

What Is Calisthenics Training?

Calisthenics are repetitive exercises that use your own body weight and can be done in a relatively small space at home or in the gym. Think squats, push-ups, planks, crunches, and jumping jacks. You can assemble a calisthenics training regimen that works all muscle groups or targets just the ones you’d like to work on. You can put together a workout that’s as unique as you are. As you build strength and stamina, increase your reps or change your form to push yourself to new fitness levels.

How Will You Benefit From Calisthenics?

You can enjoy cardio benefits from calisthenics training without the joint stress that comes with running, and cardio helps to boost metabolism and improve heart health. The relatively small space and lack of special equipment means it can be easier to stick to a calisthenics workout. You can do it in a hotel room while on vacation, in your office during a lunch break, or in your living room. Spend 15 minutes or 50 on your workout, depending on your schedule for the day.

Low-impact calisthenics training has a lower risk for injury than higher impact workouts or those requiring heavy weights, especially for people who are new to fitness training. And fewer injuries means more time to reach your goals!

If you’re already engaging in a workout like running, cycling, or weight training, calisthenics are a great supplemental workout on your off-days. And the best reason to try calisthenics? You can start right now! Your fitness goals are within reach.

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