As you begin increasing your endurance and get used to the basic bodyweight exercises, you can then increase your workout intensity with jumps. Many bodyweight moves become high-intensity moves, especially those with jumps. Here are some different ones you can try out.

Lateral Jumps

Keep in mind all of these moves use quite a bit of intensity, so feel free to start slow with a small number of reps, then gradually add in more reps and intensity when you build up strength and endurance.

This is also perfect for athletes who want to work on lateral power, which is when you need to change directions faster and more efficiently.

The lateral jump is done by first standing with your legs apart, at about shoulder-width. Bend down if you need to get power that way, jump up and to one side as high as you can. You will then jump back and do the other side. Continue reading →

If you want to start doing bodyweight exercises, but not rely on it 100 percent, you can incorporate it into your regular fitness routine. Here are some easy ways to add bodyweight moves to the workout rotation.

Choose Some Easy Moves to Start With

If you want to do bodyweight exercises, but stick to your current routine, you should first learn how to do the moves. If you are a beginner to this form of fitness, it is a good idea to stick to the basics and gradually add them a little at a time.

This might include doing a 30-second plank before each workout, or doing some squats and mountain climbers on the days when you do cardio just to mix it up a little. Don’t feel like you need to know how to do everything at once. Continue reading →