Introduction to Calisthenics Exercises & Workouts

Series Summary

With the steady trend of obesity in the general public and the recently massive increase in child and adolescent obesity, it is even more important to learn a variety of easy, and affordable methods of exercising. Bodyweight exercises differ from free-weight lifting in that they utilize body weight and sometimes very little equipment. Calisthenics is a form of bodyweight exercise, arising from gymnastics; it primarily consists of using bodyweight to workout and stretch muscles and build strength and may be performed at home, work, or most anywhere you may be – which may just suit the present obesity problem perfectly.

Learn calisthenics exercises from personal trainer Ricketta Butler, a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in health science education. She demonstrates calisthenics exercises such as the military push-up, jump squat, lunge, duck walk, plyometric lunge, power jumping-jack, crunches, bicycle exercise, and triceps dips, in this free online video series.

Video Transcript

"I have been in the fitness industry for the past 11 years. I am a group fitness coordinator, group fitness instructor, a Pilate Instructor and a personal trainer. I am certified through AAAI and AFA. I also have a degree from the University of Florida in Health, Science and Education. On behalf of Expert Village.com, today I will be demonstrating for you calisthenics exercises or you can also call them calisthenics. Calisthenics are exercises that can be done outside of the gym. You don’t need any weights or machines to perform these exercises. You can perform them in the comfort of your home or even your backyard. Calisthenics exercises are repetitive exercises that are done either for a certain period of time or for a certain number of repetitions. You can do calisthenic exercises working your abs, your arms, your legs or any part of your body. You only need a small space to do these exercises. Today I will be demonstrating 14 different calisthenics for you to perform any way that you like. We are going to go ahead and get started. "