What can calisthenics do for you? Let me show you.

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For me, it’s the fact that having this kind of unlimited, self-made strength is so… SO… empowering. It gives you a kind of cool confidence that is hard to explain.

i know exactly what you mean, i feel the same way about it! it has something so raw and primal about it :laugh:
ive recently discovered a great bodyweight routine and im so in love with its simplicity, yet intensity. i could feel the difference after the first time ive tried it, i thought "wow, this is it! i feel like a ninja warrior, like im all muscle!" (couldnt move for 2 days afterwards haha).


edit: oh, and you look fantastic! great inspiration dat butt!

Your results are amazing!! I've never really looked into calisthenics before but seeing your results I am definitely interested in it. Guess I have some reading to do on it.

I just recently got into calisthenics thanks to a video of frank madrano. That guy is insane. Besides, I want to be able master my own body.

wow, you look amazing too :happy:

also, i just watched his video. he really is insane, so awesome!

I just recently got into calisthenics thanks to a video of frank madrano. That guy is insane. Besides, I want to be able master my own body.

wow, you look amazing too :happy:

also, i just watched his video. he really is insane, so awesome!

Aww, thank you! I am going to try to get on his level. I have a loooong way to go though.

i want to be able to do those things too!

I printed this out. I'm reading more and more posts on mfp about bodyweight lifting. I don't have access to weights, but I'm sure lifting my own self is a workout :laugh:

I printed this out. I'm reading more and more posts on mfp about bodyweight lifting. I don't have access to weights, but I'm sure lifting my own self is a workout :laugh:

Oh, it is exhausting for sure!

That is possible! We could be calisthenics partners and kill it!

kinda like that?

haha, this could end badly

You lost 125 pounds?!?!?! Did I read that correctly?!?!?!? WOW! Well, I didn't see the loose skin that you warned me about.

Girl, keep it up cuz you are looking GOOD!! Congrats!!!

I this post

I bought "Convict Conditioning" because of this post. I never really enjoyed weight training but forced myself to do it because it's "good" for me. I'm hoping I will like this much better.

This is week 2 for me and so far, so good.

I am curious, OP, can you give us some details around your own progression? I am a woman and although I'm in decent shape, I cannot do a single pull-up; can't even hold myself up in that position on the bar for a full second. How long did it take you do to progress to doing a full pull-up? Did you just follow the CC progression in the beginning?

I'm trying to be patient but I'd love to know when I'll start seeing progress.

I started the Convict Conditioning progressions 3 weeks ago - step 1 of the 4 starter moves. At first they seemed too easy but when I got back to focussing on form, timing and breathing correctly I could feel that my body is working. It's not difficult yet but I know I am conditioning my joints and I'm already slightly stronger. It feels great getting my body to work in a way that makes sense to me. Thanks again to the OP.

ETA: I'm 58 and NOT in decent shape. I've lost muscle due to menopause and inactivity (back injury). My physio, with whom I do pilates, thinks the book is great and has given me a pilates program that complements the exercises I'm doing.

Amazing results! I vote for calisthenics/bodyweight training I prefer it over weight lifting, and your experience has just confirmed I'm on the right path!

Thank you for sharing your story, very inspirational!