Beginner Workouts

Turning 30 wasn’t a major turning point for me—I’d been training for years by then. Push-Ups?  Those were my bread and butter long before I ever touched a weight.  Pull-ups followed soon after, and I eventually mastered weighted pull-ups.  There’s something incredibly satisfying about strapping on extra weight and defying gravity—it’s a true test of […]

As a kid, I could easily crank out ten push-ups without breaking a sweat. At least, that’s what I thought. Looking back, my form was all over the place—arched back, elbows flaring out, and a complete lack of control. I wasn’t doing push-ups; I was doing something that vaguely resembled them. It wasn’t until years

I recently began my gymnastics journey and, for now, I’m focusing on basic exercises to stretch my muscles. Honestly, I’m not sure if I’ll go beyond these basics since I already practice two other types of workouts. However, the beauty of this discipline is that many foundational exercises can be practiced at home, which is

When you’re at the gym, certain exercises are absolute musts. But sit-ups? They have their own unique flair. Each time you crush a sit-up, your abs light up, your body stays tight, and your muscles unite to complete the rep. But as you get more serious about your fitness goals, you might begin to wonder:

The plank is one of those go-to moves in the world of body-weight exercises. Sure, it looks simple—you just hold yourself up, right? But don’t be fooled; it actually demands serious muscle effort and focused attention. And here’s something you might be overlooking: breathing. We all breathe without thinking about it, so it might seem

Dips have been around since folks started lifting heavy things for fun. This natural movement uses your own body weight to hit the triceps, chest, and front shoulders. I remember the first time I tried dips—it looked so simple, but halfway through, my arms felt like jelly. That’s when I realized dips are no joke.

Decided to Take the First Step into Calisthenics? Prepare to embark on an experience that will significantly enhance your physical well-being and stamina. It all starts with nailing those key exercises. Kick off with easy versions of classic exercises: push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and the good old plank. When I first started working out, these exercises