Bodyweight Exercises for Strength

Kevin Gianni

What excuses do you often make for not working out to build strength?

Do you claim you don't have a lot of time; don't want to join a gym; or don't want to go purchase your own expensive equipment? If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, then bodyweight exercise is perfect for you because you don't have to do any of these things. In addition to these advantages, bodyweight exercise may be conducted just about anywhere, including areas with a little space such as your office or bedroom. It can even be conducted outdoors on a nice day - possibly on your patio.

There are several very good reasons for using bodyweight exercises to build strength. Many people have different reasons for using this type of exercise, but these five reasons are among the most popular and the most important:

Anyone can do bodyweight exercises to build strength.

The use of bodyweight exercises is not a new concept. For centuries, different cultures have used forms of bodyweight exercises to train their soldiers, to stay physically fit, and as a part of everyday life. Because of this, bodyweight exercises have been designed to fit every lifestyle and fitness level. Those who are beginning to exercise will find many exercises to meet their needs and those who are experienced will find exercises to challenge them.

Some people are afraid to exercise or think that they don't have the time or energy to exercise. However, bodyweight exercises can be simple to do and take very little time. Even just a few repetitions of bodyweight exercises can get you started on your exercise routine. An entire routine can take only ten minutes, or you can do several quick routines a day. Those who feel they don't have enough energy will find that in just a few minutes their energy increases, and then they want to do more. And you can get your energy fast!

Busy professionals can do them just about anywhere, even when traveling. It is easy to do them frequently and in different locations.

You don't have to go to the gym, purchase expensive equipment for your home or hire a personal trainer.

Let's face it, everyone likes to save money. And everyone loves convenience. Bodyweight exercises do not require going to the gym. You don't have to purchase a gym membership, pack a bag, drive to the gym, or waste valuable time waiting to use the most popular equipment. There is no competition or worrying about what you are wearing. You can do bodyweight exercises from the privacy of your home, in your bedroom, office, living room (even with the children) or garage. Is it a nice day? Do them outside on the patio. No expensive equipment is needed; unless you choose to include additional items for resistance. You don't need a personal trainer; many of the tried and true bodyweight exercises are ones that you already know and have done in the past - even if just in gym class. Are you experienced at exercise? There are many DVD's that can help you learn advanced bodyweight positions and techniques that are much less expensive than a $100/hr personal trainer, and they can add more variety when you want it.

There are more options and variety to bodyweight exercises than to any other routines for building strength.

Those individuals who use bodyweight exercises for strength are never bored. There are approximately twenty five established exercises everyone knows and loves; but bodyweight exercises are also available in hundreds of variations. The push up alone has over 100 variations available to the bodyweight exerciser. Changing your leverage or resistance through positioning or adding of weights is easily done, and this helps by not only increasing the effectiveness of the bodyweight exercise for strength but also because it prevents boredom. The less bored you are, the more likely you are to enjoy your bodyweight exercise routine and stick to it.

Advanced users of bodyweight exercises can create their own variations as well as use some of the more difficult positions and forms to add variety and interest to their workout.

Bodyweight exercises for strength are safer and cause fewer injuries than other forms of exercise.

Many other forms of strength training can actually cause more harm than good. You can become injured by using an improper lifting technique. You may strain and injure muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. The form and technique of bodyweight exercises actually strengthens your tendons and ligaments, building overall body strength and not just muscle.

The amazing benefits to using bodyweight exercise for strength are unlimited. Here are just a few:

-Provides an overall physically fit body, as well as an attractive one.

-Increases overall stamina, flexibility, and endurance.

-Provides an important cardiovascular component increases circulation, lowers cholesterol, and makes the heart strong and healthy.

-Gives you more energy.

-Results in more time to do the other things you want to do.

-Adds to your enjoyment of life.

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