weighted calisthenics<\/a> (calisthenics using additional weights, such as a weighted vest) it is advisable to take rest days to allow your body to recover. These rest days do not necessarily have to involve no exercise at all \u2013 you can still get your sweat on with a regular calisthenic routine that\u2019s lighter than your weighted one.<\/p>\nThe Bottom Line<\/h2>\n
So, should you do calisthenics every day? Well, the answer depends on what you want to get out of your fitness regime. Exercising every day has great health benefits and ensures that you maintain any progress gained. Calisthenics can be done every day as there are such a wide variety of exercises that the routine options are endless, and can be tailored for every individual\u2019s fitness needs. <\/p>\n
In some situations, such as after recovering from illness or injury or doing weighted calisthenics, it is advisable to take rest days in-between. These rest days can include a milder calisthenic routine, however. <\/p>\n
Whilst it is totally possible to do calisthenics every day, and everybody should <\/em>be doing some form of daily exercise, it is important to know your limitations and stay safe. It is easier to build up to a more-intense workout by mastering an easier routine than it is to go in guns blazing and stop forever after injuring yourself.<\/p>\nCalisthenic Exercises You Can Start Doing Today<\/h2>\n
The options of calisthenics are vast and therefore creating dynamic routines is a breeze. Here are some calisthenic exercises to add into your warm-up, or even build a whole routine around.<\/p>\n
\n- Piston squats: <\/strong>more advanced than regular squats, this exercise not only builds your strength, it improves your balance, as you are completing the squat using only one leg.<\/li>\n
- Plank: <\/strong>they might have a reputation for being tough, but planks can be modified for different fitness levels.<\/li>\n
- Push-ups: <\/strong>such a classic exercise, you might not have even realised that these constitute calisthenics.<\/li>\n
- Burpee: <\/strong>a great way to get your heart-rate up and improve your mobility.<\/li>\n
- Pull-ups: <\/strong>they work wonders on your arms, your core and your back muscles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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