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The Pros & Cons of Calisthenics and Bodyweight Training

The Pros & Cons of Calisthenics and Bodyweight Training

In this article, you'll learn the pros and cons of calisthenics. If you have been following SOA for a while then you must be aware that SOA is completely dedicated to bodyweight training. But I want to be honest with you. As I mentioned in the article “How To Choose...

The Journey Through Space Workout

  Click below to download the workout: Download the Journey Through Space Workout Sheets Here (FREE) <==   Have you ever wanted to explore the wonders of the galaxy? Well, who doesn’t? The trouble is, NASA is notorious for being real sticklers when it...

Top 12 All-Time Bodybuilding Quotes (Motivational Quotes)

Sometimes we come across some awesome quotes from great sportsmen and fitness enthusiasts. These are just simple words that can give inspiration to anyone who needs it, even those who are not necessarily into fitness or sports. Today we take a look at 12 bodybuilding...

Bodyweight Alternatives For Common Gym Exercises

Bodyweight Alternatives For Common Gym Exercises

Why would you want to replace your current weight-based exercises with calisthenics? Simple. There are many benefits to calisthenics which I layout here. But in short, when you know bodyweight exercise alternatives to common gym exercises, it gives you freedom. jump...

The 10X10 Crunch Challenge (Ab Thursday)

The 10X10 Crunch Challenge (Ab Thursday)

Hey, hey, hey! Before I get into today's workout I have to share with you an INCREDIBLE resource I found. It's called IronRadio.org and it covers some amazing research on nutrition for sports performance. We are all getting ready for summer and working on reducing our...

The Death By Plank Challenge

We’ve previously challenged you to push yourself to your limits with “Death by Push Ups” and “Death by Squats,” and now it’s time for you to kill your core! What follows is a challenge that will have you gasping for air and holding your incredibly sore stomach. If...

9 Plank Progressions Everyone Should Be Using

9 Plank Progressions Everyone Should Be Using

This guest post was written by Tyler Bramlett, AKA The Garage Warrior, creator of 0-6 Pack Abs. Everyone and their mom has heard of the plank, right? Heck, you even see people in the gym trying to hold a conventional plank for 5+ minutes, right? But my question to you...

A Simple & Easy-To-Follow Guide To Mastering The Pull Up

A Simple & Easy-To-Follow Guide To Mastering The Pull Up

*This is a guest post from Shawna Kaminski of ChallengeWorkouts.com. You shouldn’t ignore exercises like the pull ups. A beautifully toned body can be sculpted with this one simple exercise. It may be difficult to perform, but once it’s properly done, pull ups can...

How The Pull Up King Got Brought To His Knees By A Girl!

How The Pull Up King Got Brought To His Knees By A Girl!

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”- Helen Keller Are you facing a challenge right now? Maybe life circumstances have got you down and you can't seem to pull yourself out of the pit. I've got a suggestion for you... start a challenge. A good...