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Skinny fat!!

I'm skinny fat. It's not a good look. Actually, on my top half I'm just plain skinny, but my butt and thighs are skinny fat. Flabby. 

Googled it but all I found was a lot of paleo men saying "use heavy weights". 

And do what with them? They would not e

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calisthenics 2 week routine

Below I have outlined the routines I've used over the last 9 months to attempt to build muscle with just calisthenics.  All movements are performed with explosiveness to engage the most muscle fibers.  Although I agree with most people that weight li

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Raw Protein For muscle???

Hi! Everyone

I'm working out for my body now
I want to be lean with muscle
For women, It's harder to gain it
So I'm thinking of having Protein Shake
What do you think about it?

Is it good for my body?
Will it interfere my digestion or somthing? 
Any one take

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How can I strengthen my wrists?

Hello :) 

I am an ex-gymnast (I stopped training 10 years ago) and currently a coach so I'm definitely a strong advocate of bodyweight training! I have recently started working on my own handstands, planches and levers again but am finding that my wri

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exercise with knee injury?

Help! I've been on crutches for to weeks now and am craving some exercise. I landed on a rock while trail running and tore open my whole knee cap. I can't bend my knee at all right now and probably wont get back to sports for several more weeks(runni

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Getting Started

Hello. Glad to find this group!

I want to get started.  Is there a good catch-all reference online somewhere?  A list of specific exercises with pictures maybe?

Thanks for your help.

JP

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excersice for abss!

 On the HCRVD ( which i have only been doing for a week) im quite bloated, but not more bloated than on my regular diet. I wake up with a flatish stomach but by the end of the day my belly looks like a melon! Any one have any tips or ab excersises to

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Favorite bodyweight exercise

What is your favorite bodyweight exercise? Second favorite, third?

1) I have a hard time choosing, but I'd have to say burpees and all the variations you can do with burpees. They make me feel aliiiiiive.  

2) Jump lunges. Those make my butt feel amazi

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Routine and recovery

I work out and the next day I feel pretty sore. Should I wait till I feel no soreness to work out again (2-3 days later), or can I work out if I'm still a little sore in some areas (so I can work out at least every other day).

In addition, when is t

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Exercise for Longevity

Throughout the course of my life the majority of my exercise has been cardio. I have never consistently done strength training and would like some guidance. My primary goal for exercise is to maximize longevity. Can strength training in any way compr

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