You can easily find people in squares doing exercises, which use only their own body weight. What many don't know is that this is a widely used training modality that brings countless benefits and results to the body. However, like all training, it is still necessary to take some precautions. So, here are some of the benefits and precautions for training calisthenics!
Training that uses only body weight
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There are several squares in Brazil with some items which are used for calisthenics training. These workouts, at first glance, even seem easy to be reproduced.
However, this is not true, as the practice requires training and constancy in order to obtain results.
A point that draws attention to most calisthenics fans is that with it it is not necessary to go to the gym, because with push-ups, squats and jumps you can perform your training.
Calisthenics is nothing more than the modality that uses only the weight of the individual's own body. With it, it is possible to obtain several benefits, but it is extremely necessary to take some care with it so that the practice is carried out safely.
What are the benefits of calisthenics?
“Calisthenics is a set of physical exercises that use the body's own natural weight and unites techniques from different modalities, such as gymnastics, dance and yoga. It encompasses balance, body awareness, flexibility and strength. Based on body awareness and functional exercises such as squats, push-ups, pull-ups and others, calisthenics training progresses according to progress physical activity, which takes time and requires movement repetitions” says Gleidson Dória, professor and physical educator specialist in injury and disease rehabilitation musculoskeletal.
Therefore, practicing calisthenics brings countless benefits to our body in terms of health and well-being, but not only that. With it, it is possible to acquire more strength, endurance, flexibility, motor coordination, balance and body fat burning.
In addition, calisthenics is a more accessible training modality for people, after all, different from traditional gyms and the pilates, it can even be done in outdoor squares.
Risks and necessary precautions
Although calisthenics uses only the weight of the person's own body, it is still a physical activity and, therefore, requires care so that the practice is safe and really brings results.
For those who are overweight, calisthenics can be even more dangerous, after all, a movement done wrongly can lead to injuries caused by overload.
Therefore, it is extremely necessary to respect the limits of your own body and go little by little, in addition, it is also worth mentioning the need to stretch before training.