Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Calisthenics Kingz Review

New Year's Resolution Idea: I will get in shape!

There are so many exercise programs out there, it is sometimes hard to choose the one that is best for you. In order to find the best program, you have to consider your goals. If your goal is to build muscle mass without having to join a gym, then calisthenics may be for you. Calisthenics is bodyweight exercises designed to use the weight of your own body, without the use of exercise equipment, to get in shape. George "Hit" Richards is considered the king of this type of exercise and has developed the instructional DVD, "Calisthenics Kingz: Bootcamp Basics".

The DVD is not a workout video, but rather an instructional video.  The incredibly ripped instructors simply show you how a particular exercise is done at different levels, from beginner to advanced. After learning the appropriate way to do the exercises, you can then go on your own and create your own personalized regime.  There is no talking, simply the name of the exercise and the level followed by a short demonstration of how to properly complete the exercise. In addition to exercise demonstrations, there is education on nutrition and diet, the benefits of stretching and the importance of using all of these elements together.  The DVD was a bit like a living book. It had all the elements of a workout manual, with the added bonus of  actually seeing how the exercise is completed rather than trying to figure it out from illustrations/pictures.

I tried some of the exercises on the DVD and they were tough. I am definitely a beginner. I have back and hip problems and found that they exercises were a bit too much for me, but these would be really great for people without medical problems. It is obvious that the workouts will not only build muscle, but also burn some serious calories. Many of the exercises to require bars and they demonstrated many of the exercises at an outdoor park, so you may find that you are unable to do many of these exercises from the comfort of your living room.  

Buy it here: You can purchase this and other Calisthenics Kingz DVDs from their website.











I was provided with the above mentioned product for the purpose of facilitating this review. No other compensation was provided and the views expressed here are my own.
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