Simple body-weight exercises can improve just about any workout routine.

Calisthenics may sound like a fancy form of fitness, but it’s really as basic as it gets. The term refers to exercises that you do using just your bodyweight, meaning you don’t need any additional ...

Bodyweight or weight plates? Pull-up bar or barbell? Anyone who engages in strength training will eventually encounter these fundamental questions. Which is better: calisthenics, or bodyweight ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The term “calisthenics” encompasses anything from gymnastics to ...

“I’m an Exercise Physiologist—Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.” Calisthenics and weight training have a lot in common: Both can be your partner-in-crime ...

Calisthenics: if you weren't alive when the ancient Greeks were, aka 326 BC, we'll forgive you for not being familiar with this particular training method. Characterised by only working with your ...

Ditch the thought that you need every new gadget or that sparkly weight set to get toned because you don’t. With calisthenics—really, a technical word for bodyweight training—you don’t need to buy ...

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Many ask about adding weights into their military group calisthenics and cardio-focused PT programs. There are many ways to do this, but you should always consider your goals before adding weights.