I first got into calisthenics (aka bodyweight exercise) 8 years ago… Back then I lived and trained in typical small and narrow apartment in the Netherlands. I had no equipment in the beginning, plus I had just lost my left leg a few months ago (a story for a different day). But all that didn’t […]
In this blogpost we’ll share with you an intermediate and an advanced workout plan that combines battle ropes with bodyweight-exercise based circuits. If you’ve been doing basic bodyweight training consistently anywhere between six to twelve weeks, pick the intermediate plan. If you’ve been training consistently for more than 12 weeks, you can also give the […]
Price-wise you could say that battle ropes are a bit expensive compared to other bodyweight workout accompanying gear, but… it’s a piece of equipment that doesn’t need any maintenance and it can last you a life-time. Depending on your training goals and workout location, you’ll have to decide which battle rope size is more suitable […]
A lot of fitness equipment becomes popular every now and then, but very few things are effective enough to stay around. This is why when the battle rope started to become a hype, my first thought was that it was probably just another fitness fad. Still, something about it’s simplicity and ruggedness appealed to me. […]
If you’re a beginners a four-kilo (10lbs) slam ball is a good starting point. Later, if you find that the four-kilo slam ball doesn’t challenge you anymore, you can give the 6-kilo (15lbs) slam ball a try. As explained in my previous post on what are the benefits of slam balls, your goal is to […]
Slam balls are one of the best exercises for developing power. I love combining them with calisthenics, especially when I want to have an intense and stress-relieving workout. They improve power, cardiovascular endurance and reactive strength of your lower and upper back, your arms and your abdominals. Reactive strength refers to force produced by a […]
During your first weeks of jumping rope you don’t have to stress about finding the perfect jump-rope. You can lend one from a friend, buy a simple cheap one, or do what I did when I first got started and go get yourself a simple piece of rope from a hardwood store (check out the […]
In this post, I’ll share with you a whole-body weekly workout plan for which the only training tools you’ll need are a set of gymnastic rings and a jump rope. If you’re looking for some basic bodyweight exercise equipment to invest on without spending too much money – these are the top two items to […]
Warming up is a must if you take your training seriously. Not only does it prevent injury, but it also improves performance. This means that your workouts will produce better results and therefore you’ll also reach your goals faster. A great tool to start your warmup is the jump-rope. Jumping rope gets your heart pumping […]
In the first blog-post of this year’s series, we talked about the number one body-weight training accessory – gymnastic rings. In order to balance your pushing movement patterns with you pulling movement patterns and keep you body symmetric and health, gymnastic rings are a must. After getting your first set of gymnastic rings, there is […]