10 reasons to start doing calisthenics

    The definition of calisthenics is training by resisting our bodyweight. But it is lot more than just a bodyweight resistance. We can say that calisthenics is the training to master your bodyweight.

 

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If you are confused about whether to start with calisthenics or not, don't worry, just scroll through this article and see if this is your kind of thing or not.

 1.Keeps your body fit

   Calisthenics is the best choice for them who wants to build muscles or lose weight. Here, you can build muscles without weights. It is also one of the most effective ways to burn the excess fat of your body.

It also increases the flexibility of your body. Calisthenics is an ideal way to increase flexibility through muscle tone.

2.Its fun

   Sometimes you don't need any reason to start doing anything. If doing that thing is fun, it worth being done. Calisthenics is a practice where you can have fun and build muscles.

You can increase the level of your enjoyment by using your creativity. You can try different combinations of exercises or take any exercise to another level. The possibilities are endless. More is the creativity, more is the fun.

3.Its free

    No money, don't worry its almost free. For performing calisthenics exercises, you don't need to purchase expensive gym memberships. You can do it at home. Most of calisthenics exercises doesn't require equipments.

Although some exercises require equipments, most of these equipments are easily found in public places like parks.Others are available at affordable prices.

4.No age restrictions

 

    The best thing about calisthenics is that anyone can do it regardless of their age. You are eligible to do calisthenics no matter what your date of birth is.

Still, it is preferred that if you are young or old, you should start with simple and easy exercises.

5.Master your bodyweight

    Calisthenics is all about mastering your bodyweight. It will help you to use the weight of your body according to you. You will know in what ratio your weight is distributed to different parts of your body. This is helpful while balancing your body.

6.Safe to do

   

    You won't believe, but calisthenics is safer than lifting weights especially at the beginners level. Weights put much pressure on joints. Calisthenics exercises are joint-friendly,i.e, it doesn't put too much pressure on joints.

It prevents injury or strain at joints. There are some dangerous exercises in calisthenics but they are advanced exercises. So you don't need to worry about injury if you are a beginner.

7.Balance

   

   You would have noticed that some exercises in calisthenics demands a good balance. So to achieve those positions to need to take your sense of balance to another level. Progressing with that particular exercise also increases your sense of balance simultaneously.

8.Anytime, anywhere

   As most of calisthenics exercises don't require equipment, you can do them anytime and anywhere. Other exercises require equipments. Most of them can be found easily in parks or playgrounds.

You can do these exercises anywhere. You just need is a will to do them.

9.Get rid of anxiety and stress

    I don't know an adult who has never experienced stress or anxiety and I can bet neither have you. This is because it is really common nowadays. Even small children are in stress and some are even depressed.

It is proven that exercises are really helpful to get rid of these problems. Calisthenics is helpful in such situations.

10.Overall performance

   

    Calisthenics doesn't only build your body but also build your mind. Calisthenics increases your overall performance in  daily life. It increases your productivity. Your body stays healthy as well as fresh.

At last, I just wanna say that I am not a calisthenics expert. In fact I am miles away from doing a proper handstand. But this is the research I did when I was getting started with it.

I hope you got your answer whether to start calisthenics or not. Good luck with your workout.