Bodyweight for Beginners

One of the great things about bodyweight exercises is that anyone can do them. No matter what your fitness level, you can try the moves, modify them, then eventually get strong enough to complete them. It is challenging for everyone, but as a beginner, you might want to start with some simple moves. Here are ideal moves to do when you are a beginner to bodyweight fitness.

Squats

The first move that works great for a beginner is the squat. These are a simple move to master, provide a lot of modifications based on your skill level, and require no jumping or high-intensity moves.

All you need to do is stand with your legs about shoulder-width apart, then squat down with your buttocks moving behind you, bending your knees, and keeping your back flat. Continue reading

Just because you want to add bodyweight exercises to your fitness routine, doesn’t mean you can’t do your normal workout as well.

There are actually many popular at-home workouts that incorporate bodyweight moves. Here are some of the top ones to consider.

Yoga

The first type of workout that often incorporates bodyweight moves is yoga. There are different forms of yoga, so you probably want to go for the moderate or advanced varieties to really do a lot of bodyweight moves.

For example, the downward dog is done in yoga, which can be considered bodyweight. It is similar to a plank, except instead of being flat, your buttocks is up in the air. Continue reading