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I’ve been off and on with it for a while. I’ve become anti gyms with the cost, time etc. with having a young family. Just started using gymnastics rings last few days. Still feeling sore! There’s heaps of info on YouTube. Thenx, Red Delta project, Fitness FAQs are my favourites.

Yeah a lot of it is written for entertainment! But the progressions are good information. I don't follow it exactly but its good for a beginner to learn how to change leverage if their bodyweight

I'm doing a bodyweight only program. Although only trying to maintain overall weight but lose fat. I've found Convict conditioning, and CMass by Paul Wade, Raising the bar -Al Kavadlo and Pushing the Limits - Al Kavadlo, And Red Delta Project the best. You want to choose progressions that you challenge you enough that you…

thanks. I think I'll go to the two day split, but hadnt thought of the upper/lower

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Good topic!

South Island, New Zealand... And we are a separate country to Australia!

I live on a farm about 30 min drive from nearest gym. Young daughter. The wife wouldn't let me out 4 nights a week to use gym. We don't really have space for a home gym. See how far I can get with bodyweight. Been reading a bit about pros and cons of split routines vs full body. Thought I'd see if anyone had any advice on…

One of the first books I read was convict conditioning by Paul Wade. All about bodyweight training. Concentrate on "the big 6" in the book Pullups Pushups Core Handstands Legs Bridges You tube progressions of each one and pick a level that is right for you. The book goes into progressions Al Kavadlo has a couple of good…

I'm a dairy farmer in NZ. Long hours, young family. Know how it is with time pressure and trying to keep weight off. Add me! Be keen to talk

Have you tried australian pull ups? Plenty of videos on YouTube

Hi Gary. Just starting on bodyweight training. Had a back strain and physio recommended doing strength training. I used to do weights a few years back but due to cost, space, portability and distance from nearest gym that not an option. bodyweight training looks pretty cool too! Can you recommend any beginner pull up /…

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Mines open. Im on a 2100 cal, losing 1 kg a week. I'm new to this, need more veges and more protein. Be keen to learn more from some friends with open diaries. Please feel free to add me.

Been on and off MFP for a few years. Finally starting to get a bit more serious about calorie counting. Be great to have a few friends on here to help motivate me to carry on. Blake CHCH