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froshman Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/07/12	2004/01/04, 05:13 PM What do calisthetics do? I've heard of people using calisthetics and no weights to look ripped. But I've also heard they are limited in effectiveness. I know crunches and pullups heve their place. How effective are pushups? Is there a reason I should do them? How do people look cut by jut using calisthetics?
	2004/01/05, 11:04 AM froshman, I suspect that if there are people who look buff and cut using only calisthenics it has to do with genetics and youth. The only way to stay that way for a lifetime is proper diet and proper exercise. I think most people will lose the physical perfection as they age. Like I said in my profile, when I was in my 20's I could lose 5 lbs just by skipping a meal. That won't last forever. A healthy lifestyle will. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/05, 11:39 AM Calisthenics can be used as warm up or cool down on weight training days. They are limited in that the maximum resistance is a percentage of your bodyweight (unless you strap on some weights). They are also good for those who don't use weights at home but want to adopt an exercise program. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
shavondec Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/05, 06:00 PM Calistenics also makes for a good cardio work out -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author
froshman Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/07/12	2004/01/05, 06:44 PM So if I do pushups they do nothing to build or maintain my pecs?
sweetcorinna Posts: 7 Joined: 2003/12/30	2004/01/05, 06:49 PM no, they help. Trust me. I do tons of push ups and not even on a regular basis and it has done a number on my chest. Which osn't that good because I am a woman. My boobs have actually shrank because of push ups and bench pressing. So, yes, they do help.