Why Only Calisthenics?

People that know me, know that I love to train. I train with weights, calisthenics (body weight training, for example: pushups, pull ups, running) and a tire. So why would I write posts only about calisthenic? I want anyone to be able to use this blog as a resource. Not everyone has time or money to go to a good gym. On the other hand, everyone should be able to get a pull up bar of sorts, or at least a decently strong, horizontal tree branch.

Alright, speaking of things you'll need for training, I might as well give you a list of things you should get, should you take this seriously:

Required:

• Pull up bar/tree
• Hard work (duh)

Strongly Suggested:

• Parallel bars
• Somewhat thick rope or strong two towels (for body weight rows)
• Two sturdy chairs (for dips)
• Exercise band (for shoulder health)
• *Healthy* food
• A workout buddy (I wish I had one!)
• A nearby hill (hill sprints, baby!)
• Small towels (grip training!)

Somewhat Suggested: 

• A tractor tire, a rope and a deer vest (Tire drags are great for leg strength and conditioning)
• Weighted vest (one way to make body weight exercise harder, but if this is used, then you are not strictly doing "calisthenics")
• Gymnastic rings (Would be fantastic, but not necessary)
• Gloves (if you have wimpy hands, or just don't like calluses)

You only "need" what is required, but the other stuff can be helpful! I hope to be posting more soon!