Weight Lifting vs. Calisthenics - Life implications

August 15th, 2007          Email This Post        Print This Post

I have recently seen quite a difference between the two - calisthenics just requires more energy. (Calisthenics is using your own bodyweight - sit ups, push up, pull ups, dips, etc.)
Some morning I didn’t feel like I had the energy for doing the cardio/calisthenics routine I had planned, and opted to just continue the weight lifting. There is something about calisthenics that just makes it harder - you need to MOVE, which most people, especially those who might be just starting off a serious exercise program, may be disinclined to do. However, the implications of not MOVING, even during exercise are devastating. I had a startling reaction when I asked myself how often I really moved or ran. When I was late to something I really should be at I suppose - which could mean running for 30 seconds from the car, and that is not that often.

For someone who wants to DO things in life, this is an excellent way to practice doing (besides all the health benefits!)- you get your whole body involved, not just some muscle groups. Besides calisthenics being more of a whole-body workout (cardio at higher intensities, balance, and using muscles all over to counter-balance or hold the current exercise), it just requires that you get up and move. The next time you decide you want to do something, you will already be used to getting up and moving for it.

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