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Monday, November 23, 2009

Parkour Bodyweight Strength Workouts

Want to get super-fit, strong, and flexible... and have a lot of fun at the same time? Then try a Parkour bodyweight workout. You'll burn LOTS of calories, get rid of body fat quickly, build lean muscle, increase functional strength, and really confuse your body... forcing it to adapt (and improve itself) fast!

Check out this video:

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Bodyweight "Run and Gun" Workouts

Want an incredible fat-burning, full-body muscle-blasting workout that you can do just about anywhere? Looking for the best exercise to lose weight fast?? Then go jogging and, once your muscle are warmed up, do at least a couple sets of 4 or more of the following exercises...

Wind sprints.
Stairs/steps running.
Hill sprints.
Jumping.
Pushups.
Explosive pushups.
Burpees.
Pullups.
Muscle-ups.
Bodyweight squats.
Rock climbing.
Plyometric box jumps.
Hand-stands.
Inverted rows.
Leapfrog burpees.
Pistol squats.
Just about any interesting bodyweight exercise you can think of that utilizes the things around you.

A jog combined with several intense sets of bodyweight exercises like the ones listed above is possibly the single most effective fat loss workout you can do. I call them "Run and Gun" workouts. You should give them a try if you want to burn fat and lose weight fast, in a way that will explode your metabolism and add lean, toned, sexy muscle to your body quickly! Just make sure you're always moving and keep rest to minimum. Absolutely no sitting or standing around!

Check out this great video of a fantastic run and gun workout example routine being done in the city of Philadelphia:

Just incredible!

- JCP

p.s. Thanks to Mark's Daily Apple (a fantastic "primal" fitness blog you should check out!)

Friday, September 18, 2009

Explosive Depth Pushups for Big Muscle

Want to build bigger, more powerful muscles while burning fat fast and dramatically increasing functional strength? Try some explosive depth pushups! These are a powerful form of plyometric exercise for upper-body strength and power.

Check this out:

Note: This is only for people who are already fairly well conditioned!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sgt. Rudy Reyes' Bodyweight Circuit

Here's more proof that anyone can get fit, lean, and muscular using only bodyweight circuit training:

Thanks Sergeant Reyes!

Friday, September 11, 2009

100 Burpee Pull-Up Workout

Now this is impressive:

Do that simple workout once or twice a week and I GUARANTEE you'll lose fat and get into great shape quickly!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Hindu Pushups: Burn Fat & Build Functional Upper-Body Strength

Hindu pushups -- also known as "dands" -- are definitely one of the best exercises to build strength, develop arm/shoulder flexibility, increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories/fat all at the same time. In many ways they're superior to normal pushups and are highly recommended for anyone who wants to create a great-looking body with lots of "functional" strength.

Here's a great video that shows how to do hindu pushups:

Think it looks easy to do? Try doing a few sets of 20-30 reps and you might just change your mind! :-)

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Great No-Equipment Workout for Women

Think you need a bunch of weights and exercise equipment to get an effective workout ladies? Well think again. Your own bodyweight is all the resistance you need to get a super-effective full-body workout that you can perform anytime and just about anywhere.

The circuit shown in the video below is guaranteed to burn fat fast, build lean muscle, and tone your entire body in a short amount of time. Give it a try...

Just do that circuit about 3-5 times with minimal rest in between. You'll definitely "feel" it in all your muscles. Just goes to show that very effective workout options can be simple, free, and fun!

Friday, August 7, 2009

Creative Burpee Bodyweight Training

One of the great things about doing bodyweight training to burn fat, build muscle, and get super-fit quickly is the high level of creativity it allows for. Burpees are one of the most effective total-body exercises you can do. But sometimes they can seem boring. The key to making them more fun -- and even more effective -- is to change things up constantly, both in terms of how you do them and where you do them. Here's a quick example of what I'm talking about:

Now that's a great burpee variation. Give it a try and see how good you feel!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Creative 30 Minute Bodyweight Workout

Doing creative free-flowing bodyweight-only workouts are a great way to burn fat, lose pounds, build muscle, and create functional strength. The best part is that bodyweight exercises can give you a total-body workout in a very short amount of time... and you can do them just about anywhere!

Here's a great example of a quick, efficient, and effective bodyweight workout in an RV park:

(Thanks Renegade Health!)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Kipping Pullup for Fat Loss

The pullup is an amazing full-body exercise that builds muscle, develops tons of functional strength, and can burn lots of body fat while giving you that sexy "V" shape that everyone wants. Did you know that pullups can even be used for a type of high-intensity "cardio" exercise? You just need to know how to do Crossfit-style kipping pullups. Check out this video:

(Thanks Surf Body Fitness)

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Hammer Grip Pull Ups for Back and Arms

Looking for a single exercise that builds your back and arm muscles while developing tons of "functional" strength? Hammer grip pullups may be what you're searching for. They are an amazing bodyweight exercise that provide a lot of benefits.

Check out this video:

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Get Six Pack Abs With Bodyweight Exercises

Want "six pack" abs? The first step is to lower your body fat significantly... probably to single digit levels if you really want defined ab muscles. The second step is to strengthen your core muscles. But don't think that crunches, situps, and leg raises are the only exercises for getting a 6 pack! One of the best ways to strengthen your core, prevent injuries, and increase "functional" strength -- while improving your abdominal muscles at the same time -- is to do intense bodyweight-only exercises on an unstable surface, such as an exercise ball.

Check out this video:

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Workout Anywhere With Bodyweight Exercise

Make the world your gym! No matter what any marketer tries to tell you, you really don't need any type of home gym, fitness gadget, or even a gym membership in order to lose fat, build muscle, develop functional strength, and create a great-looking body fast. You just need your own bodyweight and some creativity!

Check this out:

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

A Quick and Easy 20-Minute Workout

Only have about 20 minutes to do a fat-burning workout? Give this one a try..

5-Minute Warmup: Jumping jacks, light jogging, and/or light shadow boxing
3-Minutes Jumping Rope
2 Sets Hanging Leg Raises OR Crunches (10-15 reps per set, Approx. 1-2 minutes total)
3-Minutes Jumping Rope
3 Set of Burpees (5-7 reps per set, Approx. 2-4 minutes total)
3-Minutes Jumping Rope

That's it! A fast, energizing, and fat-destroying workout you can do at your local park. Give it a try!

Note: The only "rest" in this workout is the few seconds it takes to switch between exercises or sets. Keep your heart-rate up, break a sweat, and burn that body fat!

Burpees = Fast, Functional, and FREE Fitness

Want to lose tons of body fat, get super fit, develop lots of "functional strength"... really fast... and all for free? Then do burpees at least twice a week. Almost no exercise workouts the entire body as well or as quickly as the good old burpee... aka the "#1 prison workout" exercise.

Here's how to do 'em: