Does calisthenics work well?

[anonman32]

The doctor said I need to get active again because of my health. I used to lift but I ran out of money lol #brokeasfuck so is calisthenics worth it? should i even begin with it?

[BeerFarts]

Yep, I've been working out at home since 2007 mainly doing calisthenic exercises. I use a 30 lb body vest, a multi-function pull-up bar, and two 50 lb dumbbells. I can't tell you how much money I've saved over the years by not joining a gym.

[anonman32]

if i had money i would just save up for a home gym you know but i can't until i have a job.

[BeerFarts]

I don't have a home gym either.

[anonman32]

but you have weights though and a weight vest.

[BeerFarts]

Yeah, but that's all you need really. They're relatively inexpensive investments that will pay huge dividends in the long run. You don't need a Bowflex or all of the other expensive machines. You can get a body vest, some dumbbells, and a multi-function pull up bar for relatively cheap prices on Ebay or Amazon.

[anonman32]

i was thinking about buying a bench and a barbell with some plates and some dumbbells too. also a pull up bar would be nice.

[BeerFarts]

I'm sure you can bargain hunt for those too. Once you have those, you'll be all set :)

[anonman32]

yeah set for life.

[Aweir]

Im broke as fuck too, but my gym membership costs like 15 a month. Anyways, if you just want to lose fat and do cool trick its fine, but good luck building a good physique with only calisthenics

[anonman32]

it will bring me only so far then.

[Aweir]

I mean you can still get good results, but the problem with calisthenics is that you can't really progressive overload since its only bodyweight exercises. But its still something

[anonman32]

yeah i know, at least its something.

[JenSCDC]

Yes. You can also run or walk.

[answerALLquestions]

Just start running. Like right now literally go run 10K or until you cannot physically move. Repeat everyday until fit