Winner: CrossFit<\/strong><\/p>\nCalisthenics, CrossFit, and Freeletics all incorporate strength exercises and are excellent for improving muscle strength, but which is best?<\/p>\n
If you’re looking to focus on strength, of the three, CrossFit is probably the best option because there\u2019s more opportunity to use weights, and workouts often include dumbbells, kettlebells, and deadlifts. <\/p>\n
In comparison, calisthenics and Freeletics are both good for strength building, but their main focus is building strength using body weight, which is lower resistance.<\/p>\n
Each kind of workout can be scaled up to focus more on strength-related activities, especially if weights are added into the mix.<\/p>\n
Best for Fitness<\/h2>\n Winner: Freeletics<\/strong><\/p>\nOf the three, the one that offers the least cardio benefits is calisthenics because it mainly focuses on improving muscle strength and flexibility. Because of this, many people who enjoy calisthenics often do additional cardio-related exercises or workouts. <\/p>\n
Some CrossFit workouts incorporate exercises that can offer some cardio benefits, whereas others can focus more on strength. <\/p>\n
The exercise which offers more consistent cardio benefits is Freeletics which incorporates HIIT, that is proven to provide many benefits, including reduced heart rate and blood pressure. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>
\u00a9https:\/\/www.ispo.com\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBest for Beginners<\/h2>\n Winner: Calisthenics<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you’re new to exercise or looking for something a little more straightforward, then calisthenics is an excellent option for beginners. <\/p>\n
Calisthenics doesn’t require any monetary commitment to get started, and you can pick and choose some of the least complex moves and work up to more challenging exercises as you get stronger.<\/p>\n
Even when you perform some more basic moves such as simple squats, lunges, or dips, you will still see improvements in strength, flexibility, and muscle tone.<\/p>\n
Depending on your ability, CrossFit and Freeletics can still be suitable for beginners because they both offer scaled-down versions of each workout. However, they might still feel pretty intense if you’ve not exercised before.<\/p>\n
Best for Weight Loss<\/h2>\n Winner: CrossFit<\/strong><\/p>\nThis category is subjective because how much weight an individual can lose following a particular exercise routine can depend on several factors, including their weight to begin with, nutrition, and the intensity of the workout.<\/p>\n
To determine which exercise routine of the three has the most potential to produce the best weight loss results, I’ve compared the number of calories each exercise is said to burn during a 30-minute session. <\/p>\n
The table below shows the average amount of calories you can burn for each workout. The top-end figures are based on a vigorous activity, and the low-end figures are based on a lower-intensity routine.<\/p>\n
Workout TypePotential Calorie Burn Per 30 Minutes<\/strong>Calisthenics135-355CrossFit390-540Freeletics420-480<\/p>\nPlease note these figures can vary considerably depending on how much effort is put into the workout.<\/p>\n
Although there are many other benefits of performing calisthenics exercises, a calisthenics workout burns the least calories.<\/p>\n
Freeletics is good for calorie burning because it focuses on strength and HIIT, but CrossFit has greater potential for weight loss results if you regularly complete high-intensity CrossFit routines.<\/p>\n
The CrossFit program also provides nutritional advice for weight loss in addition to the exercise program.<\/p>\n
Best for Flexibility and Mobility<\/h2>\n Winner: Calisthenics<\/strong><\/p>\nIf improving flexibility is an important factor for you when choosing an exercise routine, then between calisthenics, CrossFit, and Freeletics, the workout which improves flexibility the most is calisthenics.<\/p>\n
For the best improvements in flexibility in calisthenics, it’s a good idea to choose workouts and exercises which focus on improving flexibility and mobility and combine them with dynamic warm-up sessions for maximum effects.<\/p>\n
Freeletics is also good for improving flexibility, and you can customize your workout to focus more on flexibility and mobility when you set up your plan.<\/p>\n
Those who regularly follow a CrossFit workout routine may also see improvements in flexibility depending on the kind of workouts they follow.<\/p>\n
Best for Cost<\/h2>\n Winner: Calisthenics<\/strong><\/p>\nIf cost is a factor for you when choosing a new workout routine, then the best of the three is calisthenics. You can complete calisthenic workouts for free by following online tutorials as often as you like from home or an outdoor gym.<\/p>\n
The use of equipment in calisthenics is optional, but if you prefer to use equipment, you can find everything you need in most regular gyms and in free outdoor or park gyms.<\/p>\n
In comparison, to get the full benefit of the CrossFit program, you need to join a CrossFit affiliate gym or ‘box,’ which are usually more expensive than most regular gyms. Although you can follow the CrossFit program online, it still helps to be a gym member unless you buy equipment to use at home.<\/p>\n
You can follow Freeletics workouts without joining a gym and without equipment, but you’ll need to pay for the app to access the program. There are varying plan prices depending on the length of the subscription and the type of plan you choose.<\/p>\n
The table below shows the maximum and minimum potential outlay for each kind of exercise so you can compare the three:<\/p>\n
Workout TypeMinimum Monthly CostMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong>Calisthenics$0 (without equipment\/using free online tutorials)$58-67 (average regular gym membership)CrossFit$58-67 (average regular gym membership)$75-225 (average CrossFit gym membership)Freeletics$7.32 (basic plan 12 billed for 12 months)$22.56 ( training & nutrition bundle billed for 3 months)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
Best Overall: A Summary<\/h2>\n We’ve now compared all categories, and we can confirm the overall winner of the best workout between calisthenics, CrossFit, and Freeletics is: Calisthenics<\/strong>.<\/p>\nCalisthenics beat CrossFit and Freeletics in the best for beginners, best for flexibility, and best for cost categories.<\/p>\n
\nBest for strength – CrossFit<\/strong><\/li>\nBest for fitness & cardio – Freeletics<\/strong><\/li>\nBest for beginners – Calisthenics<\/strong><\/li>\nBest for weight loss – CrossFit<\/strong><\/li>\nBest for flexibility and mobility – Calisthenics<\/strong><\/li>\nBest for cost – Calisthenics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAs well as this, it’s an excellent form of exercise for building muscle strength and tone while keeping joints strong and healthy.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, deciding which is the best workout for you will depend on certain factors, such as your ability, the kinds of exercise you enjoy most, and the results you’re looking for. <\/p>\n
If strength and endurance are your things, then you might be better suited to CrossFit workouts, which are the most challenging of the three. CrossFit workouts with the added benefit of nutrition plans also have more to offer if you want to lose weight.<\/p>\n
But if you want a quick, no-hassle workout with all-round benefits, then Freeletics might be the best option for you. As well as this, you can track your progress in the app and bundle in the nutrition plan too.<\/p>\n
We hope this article has given you the information you need to find out which workout will give you the most benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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