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.

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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.

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