North Atlantic Books Complete Calisthenics, Second Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Bodyweight Exercise

No better then going on YouTube.

A man in my 50’s, I have been looking for a way to lose weight and increase muscle tone. I nearly tapped purchase on several calisthenics or chair yoga ‘designer plans’ pushed to me on social media…but did not want to have manage yet another subscription service and was not sure what would appear on the other side of that tap. So I surveyed my options for a book on Amazon. I am so glad I made this purchase. First of all, I love that Ashley Kalym stresses mastering the basics before moving onto more complicated, strenuous exercises. For me, a complete beginner, this is so helpful and sets workable goals for improvement. He would rather you get the basic push up or pull up perfect than moving onto more demanding exercises because the basics are themselves so foundational and comprehensive in the muscle groups they work out. He presents then several exercise plans that begin with the basics and work on up. So this is very doable, and in itself inspired me to get going. Start small…and build from there. His writing is clear. The pictures and exercise descriptions show you exactly how to perform it perfectly. And he covers hundreds of different body weight exercises, including mobility and stretching. It is a great, comprehensive guide accessible to all levels. If you are looking for motivation to get going, realize this book is low on “rah-rah, go get ‘em, tiger!”-type self-help boosterism. That was totally fine by me. It is a sound, practical guide rich in detail and information. Just perfect!

This book should be called ‘Calisthenics for Gym Bros’ because that is definitely the vibe the author gives off. To call a book ‘Complete Calisthenics’ suggests that it includes exercises for beginners, showing different stages of progression for each exercise, as well as having options for more advanced practitioners, which it does not. Unfortunately, the exercises in this book are not appropriate for beginners, nor are they appropriate for most women, or older/out of shape adults. In fact, I would go as far as to say that this book is really only aimed at a male audience who is already in shape, has calisthenic experience, and would be capable of more advanced exercises. Of course, I question whether those people would even require a book on the subject at all. On the other hand, if someone is purchasing a book on calisthenics, I think there is a good chance that they are beginners and looking to gain knowledge on the subject, as well as seeking instruction on where to start. I found looking through this book to be disheartening, and it did not offer me any value as a middle aged woman and as a beginner. Additionally, the author is spewing nonsense about nutrition when he does not have the credentials to be doing so. It comes off as a bit embarrassing. This book was a miss for me, and I will most certainly be returning it.

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Absolute Emfehlung. Habe zuerst mit Convict Conditioning trainiert um Basics aufzubauen. Bin dann aber irgendwanm auf dieses Buch hier umgestiegen und mache seitdem deutlich merkbarere Fortschritte. Der Trainingsplan ist ech gut.

I found this calisthenics book to be an excellent resource that is suitable for both beginners and those at an advanced level. It is well-organized and provides clear, step-by-step instructions for a wide range of techniques. I appreciate that the book is easy to navigate, which makes it easy to find what you're looking for quickly. I can go straight to the technique I want to learn, which saves me time and allows me to get started right away. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their calisthenics skills.