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3 Reasons To Perform Bodyweight Calisthenics Cardio Workouts

Imagine doing a cardio workout that is quick and effective for building strong heart and lungs AND building a lean, athletic body. That is what happens when you use bodyweight calisthenics instead of your boring cardio routine. Don't make the mistake of neglecting bodyweight exercises for the cardio portion of your workout.

You see, you've just overlooked one of the best ways to get a great cardio workout as well as build a high-performance, athletic body... bodyweight calisthenics. You don't need any equipment at all to get a great cardio workout. And there are added benefits for using bodyweight calisthenics instead of boring cardio.

You Can Do Bodyweight Calisthenics Anytime, Anywhere

The more you base your workouts (resistance or cardio) on equipment, the more excuses you have to NOT do the workout. If you only use an exercise bike... what do you do when the bike is in use? What happens if the row machine breaks? Well, you end up using that as an excuse to skip the workout.

On the other hand, if you have a functioning body, you can use bodyweight calisthenics. As you can see, there are no excuses left for missing the workout. using bodyweight exercises for your cardio means you are ready for a workout anytime, anywhere... rain or shine.

Bodyweight Calisthenics Prepare You For Real World Challenges

Most exercisers wrongly believe that only monotonous, boring exercise is "cardio" exercise. But the truth is, AND activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate can improve heart and lung function. And a fast paced circuit of bodyweight calisthenics is definitely going to get your heart and breathing rates up.

The added benefit is being prepared for real world challenges. The fact is, endurance improvements are specific to the activity trained. That means if you run, your heart and lungs get better for running. This explains why you get out of breath easily doing an activity you don't practice in your workout. But bodyweight exercises are so varied that they prepare you for a multitude of activities both in and out of the gym.

You've Probably Been Neglecting Your Bodyweight Exercises

The sad fact is, you probably don't do enough bodyweight exercises. Exercise is made up of movement... both moving around the weight of your own body in various directions AND moving weighted objects around. Unfortunately, most exercises spend most of their time training weighted resistance and neglect bodyweight only exercises. So, using bodyweight calisthenics as your cardio portion of your workout not only improves hear and lung endurance, but trains your body to move.

As you can see, bodyweight calisthenics are a great option as a substitute for your regular cardio workout. You'll never have an excuse to skip a workout. You'll ultimately build a more high-performance body ready to meet life's challenges with excellence. And you'll fulfill a much needs training requirement... bodyweight exercise. No matter how you cut it... bodyweight calisthenics are a great way to get both a cardio workout and build a high performance, athletic body.

Eddie Lomax

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