Body Weight Calisthenics Exercises

Calisthenics are the body weight exercises which can be done at any place indoors or outdoors.  Body weight calisthenic exercises require the use of ones own body weight to provide resistance for the movement. By doing body weight exercises the bodies muscular strength and endurance are targeted. These types of exercises should be an integral part of the exercise regime which a person follows in order to lose weight.Some of the simple  exercises which come under this category are:

•  pushups
•  pullups
•  situps 
•  chinups
•  squats

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