SoloStrength bodyweight exercise on FUSION - Cardio kick with plank step ups and circuit! Killer workout!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMdFwfE9TZwToday I added plank position running to a little circuit I have been enjoying on SoloStrength FUSION. This move totally beefed my cardio and core work and I completed 8 sets it was KILLER! Have you tried these?

Fitness is Easy - SoloStrength Provides The Right Tools For Your Fitness Space

Why is SoloStrength a solution you should consider for your fitness needs?


1. It’s easy.

2. It’s fast.

3. It’s extremely effective.

WHY DOES IT WORK SO WELL?

Bodyweight exercise is and always has been the standard by which all of the fittest people condition their bodies. Gymnasts, military boot camp training, yoga, and Pilates, all the most effective activities for keeping our minds and bodies fit and energized, are bodyweight exercise based.

What we have done, was taken the best and most basic movements, and combined them with an extremely simple and fast system to use -the SoloStrength FUSION bodyweight exercise system, and by using simple movements and the most common accessories like BOSU, stability balls and resistance bands to have an endless array of exercises to satisfy every level of exercise capacity. In your home, personal training studio, wellness centre or gym, alone or with a partner (partner exercises are great with the fast bar changes and exercise transitions) SoloStrength is an extremely compact, all-in-one, well designed fitness solution. SoloStrength FUSION is ready when you are - there for you to enjoy each day.

Simply the best solution for every day fitness. Live strong everyday with SoloStrength. For more information, visit our website for pricing, shipping locations and availability. www.solostrength.com

Circuit intervals still ROCK

Today was one of those days...rush rush rush...get up, work, get my son up, get him ready for school, run out the door, on the way back from school drop off the truck for some service, and choose to run back to the office to get to work. Well a nice little warm up with the run, and thought I would try to add variety to my SoloStrength bodyweight workout by doing the program in circuit style interval training. Well, maybe it was the combination of energy I had for the day, a little espresso, I don't know, but I was JUICED today to hit it hard...psyched up to put all I had into trying to accomplish my full body 20 minute SoloStrength program, into 3 rounds of circuit training instead of in isolated set style. Well, I'm happy to report that it was AMAZING, sweat intensity, pump was maximum, heart rate bordering on my maximum, and I COULD ONLY COMPLETE 2 FULL CIRCUITS! I was bagged out at 15 minutes. Sometimes people who haven't tried the SoloStrength bodyweight exercise system how it can be so effective in such a short period of time? Those of you who are trainers and with field experience will understand, but I like to use the parallel of sprinting. If you were to go sprint on a field, to your maximum or near maximum for 15-20 minutes...how do you think you would feel? If you did that 3-4 times a week, what kind of shape do you think you'd be in? Now add to that save, muscle toning, strengthening, posture and flexibility movements with little to no impact, and you have what is offered in the SoloStrength system. We don't suggest you replace anything you enjoy doing for your active living, SoloStrength simply supports the things you love to do, and gives you the benefit of great and sustainable fitness, for your lifetime. I feel amazing after that workout. Strong, stretched, mind and body engaged. Energy is positive, calm and direct. Learn more about the SoloStrength system for your best living here http://www.solostrength.com

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repost: inspiration for keeping bodyfit

For me, using bodyweight exercise to stay fit, is summed up well by this post. The inspiration of how the body can freely move when it can handle it's own weight in any type of movement, is as described below by Zuzana "ultimate freedom". We call it SoloStrength.

Inspiring Fitness Video: How to Hollowback
Posted by Zuzana - BodyRock.Tv in All Videos, Diet and Nutrition, New Rock Your Body workout, fitness tips on 06 18th, 2009 | 4 responses

People have been asking me, how I keep my self motivated constantly and what inspires me, so I decided to post everything that inspires and motivates me here on BodyRock.tv

I am really interested in gymnastics and body weight drills so when I found this video on youtube, I liked it so much that I had to share it. These body weight drills require incredible strength, flexibility and not to mention balance and agility. Being able to handle your own bodyweight in any situation to me is like some kind of ultimate freedom that goes hand in hand with being strong, fit and healthy. The opposite of this feeling is having the sense that you are trapped in your own body. Movements are sluggesh, the body feels heavy, joints are stiff and there is almost a constant state of discomfort - not the way I would choose to live.

Enjoy this video and let me know what you think.

Best,

Zuzana.

A surprised very fit trainer goes through the SoloStrength workout and is inspired to share the story...

It's always nice to see people on SoloStrength. For me, it's a sense of pride and joy to see the connection, the smiles, the ENERGY, they experience from all the movements. It's a challenge for everyone, but you can use it in so many different ways it's always exciting to see what people wind up doing. I've seen it used as a a Ballet bar, a stretching support, pull up bar, variable pressing bar, and other imaginative things I couldn't even suggest here, but suffice it to say, the versatility is always a big bragging point and something people exposed to it can't stop talking about. Did we design the SoloStrength for women? Well, yes, and no. We certainly considered the needs of women, and from the feedback of most, and what their interests were, the focus was on simplicity. Our goal? What is THE simplest way to provide a support for all the key movements and support for all the best exercise movements. To pass the discerning design tastes, it of course couldn't be an eyesore, and while it had to be substantial and strong, it couldn't be overbearing and unnecessarily large. Does the SoloStrength FUSE qualify? Yes. Is it a coincidence it doubles in off duty time as a great clothes rack better than most? Yes. We consider it a win/win :) Could it be said that the SoloStrength FUSE is the first all in one total body fitness equipment designed and built with the needs of women in mind? Sure, but then it wouldn't quite explain why it works so well for men (and kids) too, so while we we built it for the "most" discerning customer, we have to admit that it's just really that good, for everyone. Women like it for all the different programs that can be done on it (ballet, stretching, pilates, yoga, bodyweight strength and toning), and the speed which they can get through the adjustments without having to hassle with weights or complicated webbing/straps that are also optional. Men like it because they can BLAST their body so quickly, that it's the perfect compliment to cycling, running and sports training programs. Get on it, get out and have fun. It leaves you with incredible energy and total body fitness benefits. Sure, you can take it easy, but what people who are new to bodyweight training don't know is that it is harder and more challenging then you might think. Check out what superfit trainer Vernis Blair had for an experience.

http://www.videospider.tv/Videos/Detail/912627474.aspx

Immitation as best form of flattery! The Atlas bodyweight gym

Today I came across the most exciting SoloStrength imitation product I have seen yet!  It's pretty rudimentary, and pretty straight forward.  It's called the Atlas Bodyweight gym, and it's great to see that more people are taking initiative to support and find solutions for body weight exercise training.  Of course in our opinion, it lacks design features and simplicity and quality experience that are built into the FUSE bodyweight exercise gym, but of course we are biased :).  People get to choose for themselves what is important to them, and what features are of most value for their needs.  When we designed the SoloStrength FUSE, we did it keeping in mind a little more than just the simplest movements.  As with any good design approach, the UI (user experience and interaction) with the product should be top choice.  Personally, I would get tired of adjusting those independent bars up and down in one workout, never mind doing it daily...that becomes work and takes the fun out of seamless, fast adjustments and flow of movements.  We like our artistic and thoughtful design, but maybe not everyone worries about that.  We like to think that what we use regularly affects our experience, and that is another reason why we designed the FUSE to look so nice.     We'll be keeping our eye out for more advancements to the industry, and are happy to see the options building!   

Checkout their blog http://www.yourfitnessbook.com/uncategorized/the-atlas-gym-unit-bodyweight-workout-system-sneak-preview-video/

and visit our website for more inforomation on the FUSE and great new offers coming with our next season!  http://www.solostrength.com 

May Blaiz bodyweight exercise workout on SoloStrength FUSE

May Blaiz, fitness competitor and wellness coach, wanted to run through the entire SoloStrength basic program...and we were delighted to see how quickly she enjoyed it!  She is really strong, but the full body weight pull ups were a bit difficult, which gave us a great way to show how moving to the selp spotted versions of the movements allows the FUSE to adapt to anyone's needs.

May brought her partner Vernis to introduce it to him as well, and after watching May, had to jump in and experience it for himself...some of the comments are priceless!  Thanks guys!  Great job!  

Vernis wanted to really hammer on SoloStrength so we invited him back for his own full on session and you can see the Video in out BLOG below or here.  They loved it so much, they took one for their new facility for Higher Level Fitness.  They love the ease of use, versatility and abilty to adjust it for all their clients needs. 

Good luck guys!  Keep on living high performance with SoloStrength!

Let us know if you have any questions:  info@solostrength.com, or visit us www.solostrength.com.

Vernis Blair; Big Boy takes on the SoloStrength Total Bodyweight Exercise Program!

Vernis from Higher Level Fitness was enticed to take on the SoloStrength total bodyweight exercise challenge...we went hard...a little too hard maybe :) I think he was surprised and we didn't quite get through the workout! 

He and his partner May Blaiz ( https://twitter.com/mayblaizink) put SoloStrength FUSE into their new gym facility (Higher Level Fitness)...and we are looking forward to doing more work with them!  

Suspension training and bodyweight exercise was made popular with the Navy SEAL inspired training and the great benefits it brings in simplicity and incredible fitness. The TRX is a good system limited by needing an anchor point, and of course, patience to manage all the strapping adjustments! While you can use the TRX system with SoloStrength FUSE to add even more versatility, we haven't really seen a need for it (since you can do everything and more with the FUSE) . We are getting great feedback from people using the total body exercises and generally they love the small footprint, overall design, and versatility that the FUSE offers. Ideal for home use or personal training studios...use SoloStrength to power your high performance lifestyle! Visit us at www.solostrength.com for more information on how to get yours today!

See what happens when Vernis goes hard in the video below!

Swoop 360 has a great approach and service for Corporate fitness

Today has a very positive email inquiry from the CEO of Swoop 360 - A service focussed on corporate wellness and personal development with digital personal training services.  Very cool concepts and information.  Check them out at www.swoop360.com . 

Bret, the CEO had this to say:

"The reason I am contacting you is because I came across your product in a magazine and I believe it is the perfect piece of equipment to complement our corporate fitness program and a product I would like to see used by our clientele in their in-house facilities.  Furthermore, part of our primary offerings to our clientele are digital trainers (downloadable workout programs for iPod, iPhone, Zune, Mobile Phone etc) and I think it would be great to create digital trainer workouts with the solo strength for our clientele.  Moreover, I am interested in getting a solostrength for myself and our trainers to use and to promote at fitness events as a tool that we use to help employers improve the level of fitness of their employees.  I really think it is a great product and as a long time personal trainer a product that all health clubs should integrate."

We love to hear it Bret!  Thank you and we look forward seeing your facilities enhanced with SoloStrength!  We have a great affiliate program for the best partners and are happy to help!  Keep up the great work at Swoop 360!

You can check out more at their blogspot at http://swoop360.wordpress.com/

Great to connect with some local trainers and get feedback!

Today I had the great pleasure of sitting with Dan Webster of Titanium Fitness.  Dan has been a SoloStrength supporter since the start and has helped us to reach a greater number of people for feedback and review of SoloStrength through its early developmental stages.  Many thanks to Dan!

I have to take a moment to share that of all the trainers I know, Dan is one of the most genuine, educated and sincere personalities I have met.  That isn't to say I haven't met loads of great people in the industy, it's just that he's that good.  If you are Vancouver area based, and are looking for a great trainer for both 1on1 and bootcamp, you would do yourself a favour by calling him. 

We discussed our usual updates about the industry, status of SoloStrength development and teaming agreements, and developed a few interesting concepts for marketing I am really excited about.  More to come on these in a few days.  What's for certain, is that bodyweight exercise is the base of all sustainable life long fitness programs, and we are proud to have such an exciting tool to offer which supports it with more style and simplicity than anything else available. 

Leaving comment:  "lifestyle is made up of two parts...one of them you design"

BODYWEIGHT TRAINING, STRETCHING AND REHABILITATION Checkout our new homepage! www.solostrength.com It isn't by accident...it's the coolest way to exercise! "Beginner, Family, and Gladiator friendly"

Now you can get our professional bodyweight exercise video's formatted specifically for your iPhone or iPod! Ultimate convenience training guidance for your strength, balance improvement, stretching, isometric plyometric funtional kick butt  fitness! Feel your SoloStrength TODAY! Click here to view our 1 minute exercise program, that demonstrates the speed which you can adjust and flow through your customized exercise programs for MAXIMIZING your benefits! ...it's simple...it's fast...it feels GREAT. It's SoloStrength!

Customer feedback on SoloStrength home gym

BODYWEIGHT TRAINING, STRETCHING AND REHABILITATION Checkout the customer feedback below! We already know this, but it's great to recieve it....THANK YOU! If you saw us last year...or want to see us again at the 2009 IHRSA show...we've gone MOBILE! Contact MICHAEL (michael@solostrength.com, or call/text:+1.604.818.6225 to setup a meeting! Looking forward to seeing you there! For International Sales and distribution opportunities please contact: sales@solostrength.com Checkout our new homepage! www.solostrength.com

Thanks a million!!

Here is my story about why I must have a SoloStrength.

First of all, I own the Iron Gym doorway pull-up bar, the PerfectPullup doorway bar, and a Functional Cross Trainer (dual cable weight machine). I use all of these.

Then I discovered SoloStrength. I cannot tell you how long I have been looking for something like this! As a gymnast and dancer this is the ultimate machine! Why? Because you can adjust the bar at about a zillion different heights to do the same exercises and stretches you do in gymnastics. For example, put the bar low, kick up into a handstand and do handstand push-ups - use the sides for balance! Put the bar at about the height of your waist and scoot under it and push yourself down into the splits. Now you can reach back for the bar and stretch into a “ring leap” position (where your hands touch your back foot). There are thousands of things I will be able to do with the SoloStrength. Thousands? Yes, because I will use other accessories like a my exercise ball, bosuball, rings (gymnastic like rings), the PerfectPullup swivel handles, stretching bands, etc. to do some extreme stretching and exercises But, the most important reason I must own a SoloStrength is for my children, Daniel (6 years old), and Dana (4 years old). Because I can adjust the height to fit their size, they too will be able to do everything that I can do with SoloStrength (with my help of course for some things).

The PerfectPullup is nice, but you have to permanently attach it to your doorway – which is not very pretty - and if your doorway is not perfectly square (which the majority are not) then it can damage your door when you swing it down. The other thing is you have to put is so high that when you do a pullup your head goes above the top of the door – it’s just not pleasant having to worry about hitting your face on the door. You can swing the bar down into a lower position but it does not lock into place so it’s like a trapeze. You cannot do as many exercises on a swinging bar. This is the same reason I cannot use the horizontal bar on my Functional Cross Trainer for many exercises – it swings, rotates (rolls), and moves left and right.

The Iron Gym is great because you can remove it from your doorway and you don’t hit your face on the door when you do a pullup. However, you cannot close your door with it installed, and when you take it down, make sure you have a convenient place to put it so you and your family don’t trip over it.

Investing in a SoloStrength is investing not only in my health but my children’s health!!

~ Meredith

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK AND COMMENTS...KEEP THEM COMING!

Michael and the SoloStrength team.

Fitness equipment affiliate program with SoloStrength bodyweight exercise gym equipment

If you get big traffic on your fitness/health/wellness website, you can

make up to $100.00 for click through traffic that purchases our bodyweight exercise gym system simply by registering for our affiliate program and putting an image on your website to share with your viewers! We only sell directly through online channels and are happy to pay for your support! If you love bodyweight exercise suitable for family and personal training gyms, and love simple functionality and maximum versatility, then let's work together! Setup in under 10 minutes! Please visit our affiliate information site HERE and let us know if you have any questions!

Bodyweight Exercise IS SoloStrength

Have you seen the SoloStrength system? I'm starting to think we should consider calling it the Bodyweight Exercises home gym! Thank you for the tremendous support and feedback! We are particularly happy to hear that not only are people enjoying it in their home gyms, but the amount of personal trainers that are using the SoloStrength bodyweight exercises and the versatile SoloStrength FUSE fitness equipment with their clients! Most are using it almost exclusively as their all-in-one station and adding the suggested accessories for more challenging movements and exercises. We have some exciting video interviews with some local trainers coming in the next few days! Until then, live strong every day fitness with SoloStrength!

Who uses bodyweight exercise with SoloStrength?

The SoloStrength Bodyweight Exercise Circuit Training gym is used by all different kinds of people at every age and stage in life.   For Balance training, strength training and overall body conditioning, the simplicity of use is what attracts people, and keeps them active on the versatile and easy to follow programs.  Professionals and trainers can come up with new movements all day long on SoloStrength.  Beginners find the easy to learn natural body movements which make up our Lifestyle Program for strength, energy and body toning, very attractive and simple to follow.  Take a look at some of the profiles of users from 12-77 years old, and find more information on the video interviews here.  Live strong everyday with SoloStrength!

Great Bodyweight Exercise and fitness reference!

I came across this nicely compiled reference for bodyweight exercise information that I felt would be valuable to share with those of you considering our SoloStrength system.  It's apparent how exciting the benefits of bodyweight exercise are, for all people regardless of age and stage of life and fitness, and by of course adding the simplicity of use of our SoloStrength all-in-one fitness system, and the versatility by adding common fitness accessories such as BOSU, exercise balls, and resistance bands, you can enjoy living strong, everyday, with SoloStrength!  For more information on bodyweight training please view this site , and our website for product information on SoloStrength website. 

Are you setting up a new home gym or personal training studio?

...here is a new piece of equipment you don't want to be without, the SoloStrength bodyweight exercise stretching, balance and strength circuit trainer. The best value all-in-one station on the market. Professional grade to beginner use, the ultimate simplicity, versatility and progressive clean design will impress you, the feeling from using it, will amaze you. Live strong everyday, enjoy living with SoloStrength! More information at http://www.solostrength.com

Are you are looking for better ways to keep you, and your family fit and healthy?

We, at SoloStrength, have the best solution for you.

 

WHY? SoloStrength utilizes the two most effective exercise techniques for keeping fit, with a beautifully designed and easy to learn and use system, for exciting benefits and results that will amaze you. 

Again, WHY?  Body weight exercise and circuit training are effective - VERY effective for every type of person.  Professional athletes use our system and techniques and by adding simple accessories like weighted vests, BOSU, Swiss exercise balls, and resistance bands.  Beginners enjoy the simplicity of learning our exercises; the natural movements that help them feel strong, connected and energized right from the first time the use the SoloStrength bodyweight exercise system.    All the movements are supported with a secure bar easily adjusted to provide the best support (and adjust resistance levels for strength training), to improve balance, strength, energy, muscle tone, and mind/body connection to yield great feelings of health and experience life at its best.

Kids naturally know how to use it, and by watching you, they learn even more the value of certain movements and exercises for engaging their bodies and mind to be strong, positive and energized for a constant state of being ready – ready for sport, activity and life. 

What happens? When you use SoloStrength body weight exercises, your body and mind connect, you gain strength, your body engages, your muscles, tone, and you will gain whatever level of fitness you desire, supporting your activity with well portioned diet and rest. 

What is the best exercise? What is the most energized you can feel?  What is the feeling of energy and fitness and feeling ready for taking on everything in life the best you can?  We call it SoloStrength; simply the best solution for everyday fitness.  The real way, the natural way, the simple way.  Live strong everyday with SoloStrength.  Triumph over the challenges of modern living and keeping fit.  We know you will be satisfied, and guarantee it with a free trial for 30 days.  For more information visit our website for shipping locations and availability.

Balance training, just another feature of SoloStrength Bodyweight Exercises and the Lifestyle Program for Active Living

It occurred to me as I was surfing new products in the market today, that one of the biggest needs in our aging society is to work at improving balance.  Most of us in our "middle years" don't think of balance too often, especially if we are fit and carrying a good level of our own SoloStrength around day to day.  For people who do suffer from balance impairment however, this is a very real issue and ongoing concern.  Can you imagine feeling uncomfortable walking around, or out on a trail, because you could simply lose your own sense of balance and topple over?  Well believe it or not, this happens to people, and it isn't hard to imagine how negative the impact on their lives would be.  Some products I came across today designed to support those with balance problems are quite interesting.  For example, the body gym http://www.thebalancegym.com/, is an interesting product.  In review of their website, I was a bit frustrated at the limitations of this system, but can understand the approach they have taken. I am happy to report that everything that can be done on this system in the way of balance training, can be accomplished with our SoloStrength system, with the addition of a secure support bar to add a better sense of support and larger range of motion, as well as all the additional exercises for strength and conditioning which of course are part of our overall Lifestyle Programs.    It is nice to see more products coming available to the market to meet people's needs, and we hope to see more, however we don't believe anything can be more simple or easy to use and achieve the excellent results one can experience with SoloStrength, but as the designers, we might be a little biased.   Enjoy a healthy day!  Live strong with SoloStrength!

Fitness is easy...the hard part is finding the activities you can do consistently enough to keep fit.

Why is SoloStrength a solution you should consider for your families fitness needs?

        1.      It’s easy.

        2.      It’s fast.

        3.      It’s extremely effective.

Why does it work?

Bodyweight exercise is and always has been the standard by which all of the fittest people condition their bodies.  Gymnasts, military boot camp training, and yoga, Pilates, all the most effective activities for keeping our minds and bodies fit and energized, or bodyweight exercise based.  

What we have done, was taken the best and most basic movements, and combined them with an extremely simple and fast system to use, (the SoloStrength FUSE bodyweight exercise equipment), and by using simple and basic accessories like exercise balls and resistance bands to have an endless array of exercises to satisfy every level of exercise desire.  In your home, personal training studio, wellness centre or gym, alone or with a partner (partner exercises are great with the fast bar changes and exercises) SoloStrength is extremely compact, well designed, and works as well as it looks - there for you to enjoy each day.  

Simply the best solution for every day fitness.  Live strong everyday with SoloStrength.  For more information, visit our website for pricing, shipping locations and availability.  www.solostrength.com

SoloStrength bodyweight exercise IS the easiest way to keep you and your family FIT.

We developed the SoloStrength FUSE and the bodyweight exercises for simple and fast exercise that is suitable and works great for every type of person. 

From professional athletes, to beginners and home bodies seeking safe weight loss, the SoloStrength Lifestyle Program results in energy, strength, all over body toning, and flexibility with safe, easy to learn and use, lowest level impact possible.  For those that are short on time, freedom to leave the house to attend classes or gyms, or those that would rather just have maximum fitness benefits in the least time – so you can get out and enjoy all the other fun activities in life with your friends and family, the SoloStrength bodyweight exercise and stretching system is for you.  Developed by professionals with families, we understand your needs, what works, and how great it is to feel fit, and see your entire family enjoy the SoloStrength home gym all in one fitness solution.  No matter what your fitness level, use it today, use it for life.  Live strong with SoloStrength.   Triumph over the challenges of modern living and keeping fit.  We know you will be satisfied, and guarantee it with a free trial for 30 days.  For more information visit our website for shipping locations and availability.

Bodyweight Exercise instructions for personal trainers!

Using the SoloStrength FUSE and bodyweight exercise gym circuit training programs including accessories like the BOSU, Swiss Ball, Smart Toner resistance bands, we offer the best home gym fitness equipment solution on the market today! www.solostrength.com

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BodyProud with SoloStrength Bodyweight Exercise

Just had a chance to view the new BodyProud video by FAME, and thought they had many inspiring stories on there.  In today's world, the difference between feeling fit and treating yourself well - being "bodyproud" - and not, is significant, and we don't care how you get there, but to feel energized, healthy, strong and connected with yourself, is the goal.  We call it  your "SoloStrength". Check out the video for some inspiring stories, and learn more about how SoloStrength can help you be "BodyProud".  

**SoloStrength offers the best bodyweight exercise system for home gym, personal training and family use - for Everyday people, and professionals, its the simple and effective "one bar" exercise for everybody.  Learn more on our BLOG or Website.  

What is SoloStrength?

Simply put, SoloStrength is the term we use to describe you feeling at your best.  It also can describe the fantastic energy and fitness you experience from Whole Body Exercise (we use WBE).

It's been our exerience that bodyweight exercise is the most effective way to achieve desired fitness results for everyday living.  Keeping a "state of readiness", so that you feel powerful, energetic and eager to participate in the activities you want to enjoy in life.  Just being ready.  When we lose that feeling, it seems we all head in a downhill spiral and we suffer needlessly for it.  We are meant to enjoy our lives, and in today's living, even finding the time to attend classes and regular trips to the gym, can add stress.  The SoloStrength system is simple to learn, easy to use, and infinitely versatile to meet your level of fitness needs no matter where you start, or how high you set your goals, SoloStrength exercise is the most effective way to get there...and maintain your "readiness" for all the challenges life has to offer you.  

Check out what people who use SoloStrength have to say, and let us offer you a 30 day no risk trial.  Full instructional materials included, and top warranty in the industry.  For in home use, and commercial applicaitons such as personal training studios and wellness centres.    Learn more at SOLOSTRENGTH.COM or contact Michael at info@solostrength.com 

Bodyweight Calisthenics Exercise Improve Fitness, Health and Physique

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Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle RP from ABOUT.com article

I read this article on bodyweight exercise and felt Mr. Paul Rogers did a very good job communicating the benefits of Bodyweight exercise.  I felt it was valuable enough to repost.  The suggestions can all work well with SoloStrength FUSE home gym personal training fitness station and our lifestyle programs!  Enjoy!

Bodyweight Exercises for Strength and Muscle

Use Your Bodyweight in a Weight Training Workout

By Paul Rogers, About.com

Updated: October 31, 2008

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Pull-up in progress

Photo (c) Paul Rogers and Cooloola Fitness

Using the weight of your own body to create resistance was one of the earliest forms of strength training. It's easy to learn, effective, and you can do it just about anywhere.

Although you can get quite inventive, the following exercises are the primary bodyweight exercises and how to do them. It's a somewhat fine distinction, but the core resistance bodyweight exercises are not the same as calisthenics, stretching, plyometrics or most yoga exercises (in my opinion anyway), although they may include elements of all these disciplines.

The exercises form the core of any bodyweight workout program. Many others are variations and trivial modifications.

Push-ups¹

The push-up is a classic bodyweight exercise, and it demonstrates quite clearly the principle of bodyweight resistance training.

1. Lie face down on the floor, preferably on a firm carpet or mat or rubber surface, with feet together.

2. Place your hands on the floor at shoulder level, facing forward. Keep a slight bubble in the hands and fingers, rather than positioning them flat on the hard surface.

3. Raise your body up on the hands and toes until elbows are nearly straight, then lower to a point where the elbow is at a right angle. Don't let your body touch the floor.

4. One "up and down" is one push-up repetition. Don't go too fast or too slow. Keep the head and neck steady.

5. Do as many as you can in one minute, rest, then try again. Rest your knees on the ground if you find the exercise difficult when you first start out.

The push-up develops strength in the chest, shoulders and the triceps muscles of the upper arms.

Variations include resting knees on the floor, using a wide or narrow hand position and using one arm to perform the push-up motion (for the tough guys and girls).

The Squat²

The squat without weights may seem easy, but once you get up around the 20 rep mark it starts to take a toll on the knees, upper legs and butt until you build some condition. Here's how it goes:

1. Stand with feet about shoulder width apart. Keep hands on your hips, crossed over the chest, held out in front, or at your sides. I like the hands out in front because it allows you to settle back a little into the squat and put some emphasis on the butt muscles and hamstrings.

2. Keeping the back straight, bend the knees and squat down until your knees are are at approximately 90 degrees (a right angle).

3. Push up to the starting position and repeat. The squat develops legs and butt muscles and, over time, may strengthen knee joints. However, be cautious with this exercise if you have an existing knee injury or feel knee pain at any stage in the workout.

4. Start with 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Lunges

The lunge is a fundamental bodyweight exercise. Done in sets of 8 or more (each leg), lunges provide strength, balance and flexibility training. You can see how to perform the lunge in this example of a weighted lunge³.

Options include a variety of arm positions -- at the sides, straight out in front, raised at each side, crossed at the chest or straight up overhead. Try them all, as each arm position provides a slightly different emphasis and perhaps level of difficulty. For example, the arms raised at the sides provides better balance and stability than arms crossed at the chest.

Other more advanced options include the backward lunge and the 45-degree angle side lunge.

Crunches

Crunches are a key exercise for strengthening the abdominal muscles. Many different types of crunches are possible. Some of the best are:

• Standard crunch, in which the shoulders are raised off the floor while you contract the abs
• Reverse crunch, in which the legs and knees are raised off the floor while you contract the abs
• Combo crunch, which is a combination of both of the above
• Bicycle crunch, which includes all of the above and you peddle the legs in the air as well (see examples in this article on best crunches⁴)

Dips

Dips are performed with a chair or bench. You can also use a special machine at the gym that helps you. These are called "assisted dips." These instructions are for the standard dip from a bench:

1. Make sure you select a secure bench or chair that will not slide from under you.

2. Sit on a bench or chair and slide your butt forward off the bench so that you are supporting your whole body weight on your hands, with your butt hanging and your feet on the ground. You can see how it's done in thisvideo demonstration⁵.

3. Lower your body down until the elbow is at about 90 degrees (a right angle). Don't go below this, as the shoulder joint can get in a position that may not be safe for some people.

4. You can start out with the legs bent at about 90 degrees and your feet more or less flat on the floor, then extend them out as you get stronger until your "dipping" on your heels with your feet stretched out in front of you.

Pull-ups and Chin-ups

1. Stand below the bar, steady, then jump up and grab the bar with an overhand grip a little wider than shoulder width.

2. Haul yourself up so that your mouth is about level with the bar. You can go higher if you want to clear the chin.
3. Pull your shoulder blades back at the same time as you lift.

Variations include using an underhand or wide and narrow grips, claps, alternating over- and underhand, leg position and more.

Do as many as you can in a minute, then see if you have anything left for another set.

Pull-ups are demonstrated in this article⁶. It's a difficult exercise for many people, especially women. While pull-ups or chin-ups are a good example of a bodyweight exercise, you may not have a pull-up bar at home or anywhere convenient. Most gyms have a pull-up bar, and you can improvise at home or away with a beam or bar meant for other things. Make sure it's solid and secure.

These six bodyweight exercises are all you need to build good strength and muscle in a fitness program. Don't forget that you can use most of them at just about any time and any place.

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