I like the idea of body weight routines, but when I’ve tried them in the past it’s usually meant that I tried to convert my apartment into a gym. I try to turn a corner, the sink lip, the floor, the walls and more recently a pull up bar into a sort of “gym” and it’s never worked out for me.

I started paying for a gym a while back and have been going almost every day that I can and I’ve found it a lot easier to help me get into routine to the point that I think trying to start out with bodyweight was a mistake.

As a (perpetual) beginner I’ve always struggled finding the right intensity and variation of workout. I find the gym equipment lowers that difficulty. I can spend 20 minutes on a bike (no hills, no traffic, no stop signs, no people, no weather) and then stretch using a roller and a pad, then hop onto a machine having never used it before, glance at the instructions, pick a weight and go.

I’ve just noticed this over the last few weeks and I guess what I’m wondering is if you think calisthenics is appropriate for beginners or is something more suited to people who have ‘graduated’ from the gym.

  • @Delphia
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    41 year ago

    I dont think its a case of good or bad for beginners, Calisthenics is for self motivated people that can maintain routines.

    The problem with trying to do it at home is that the couch is at home. So is the tv, ps5 and big ass bag of chips. The change of venue initiates a change of mindset “I’m here, time to put the work on” or “Im paying for this, I made the time to get here, dont waste it”

    • Roane
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      11 year ago

      Yep! Great tip for people struggling with not being able to start a stable fitness routine.

  • @[email protected]
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    21 year ago

    Good work man, I hope you keep it up even when you dont feel like going. My kid is doing strength training and Im amazed how he never skips a workout. Im more like… meh, I can do it tomorrow… and I wont.

    • Roane :verified_twtr:
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      @mrmanager @mayo You have to enjoy and appreciate that you’re able to provide you with good health and also look awesome ✨

      Enjoying the process does require a lil effort but just try and research on it and make friends include this in their lives too, whether strength training, BWT or running!! :)

  • Roane :verified_twtr:
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    11 year ago

    @mayo Congratulations to initiate something that’s gonna stick with you for many years to come or the lifetime.

    I would suggest you know a little about *what calisthenics is/isn’t for *and* what are the risks. *