If I Started Calisthenics Today...

[@ChadWilson]

Minor point of correction on the lung A&P, if I may. The cilia move the junk around your lungs up and out. It is the alveoli that provide for gas exchange between the lungs and blood.

[@MinusTheGym]

Ah, thank you! My memory must be a bit fuzzy on that topic 😊

[@jec2006]

Excelente tips!!! May I ask if you plan to do videos on Primal movements? I have been really interested on that area for long, but find almost nothing on KZbin . Thanks!

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Had an awesome chat with you Ryan and hopefully your viewers find it useful in their fitness journeys. 💪

[@MinusTheGym]

Same here, Lee!

[@iSwearToCod]

the going until failure part is soo true. i used to do my max pull ups the first set, then it halves then halves again because i used to go until i shake. lately i’ve realised i make better gains playing it safe and keeping gas in the tank because i get to use that gas for my other exercises before my session ends. gj boys

[@LeeDowningKeat]

@iSwearToCod precisely that for that reason not going to failure is beneficial, sometimes doing it on your last set every now and then can be good to push your self but it's not a necessarity no.

[@28goldenboy]

Im 30 and I started my calisthenics journey a month ago after years of regular weight training. Hearing you say that you started calisthenics at 30 also is very motivating to me!

[@a.l.alexander3668]

Two things I want to accomplish this year if possible, one is performing a muscle up and the second is a handstand which I think will take longer. I’m 62 years young.

[@dogsareboss]

Care to update us on your progress, old chap? X

[@MohamedShou]

I’m 30 as well and I’ve always wanted to workout and do callisthenics but it looked so daunting to me. Thanks for this video 👍🏾

[@HemiDad1963]

When I was in my early 50s I became a certified personal trainer. I taught HIIT workouts. Do not let your age stop you. Please go for it today.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Don’t think age is a barrier. Calisthenics is open to anyone. Just be open minded and take your time to learn and it can unlock true health and fitness. We are here to help you 💪

[@MohamedShou]

Thanks for the comments guys 👍🏾

[@waltercoyle6393]

Walking is great cardio.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

@@waltercoyle6393 walking is underrated

[@brucehelppie6119]

i started calisthenics at 66...both of you make excellent points. at age 69 now, i wouldn't describe myself as a purist, but i'm of your old mindset about not using weighted exercises. my main reason is more to not cause a joint injury to my shoulders or elbows. i've already experienced some of that by doing too much volume. at my age you need to be mindful of not tearing yourself up doing an exercise.

[@BlueDemon77]

It's funny as everyone says "check your mobility/flexibility", but very few people do, until it is too late. I'm now 49 and dropping training sessions (as in weights / KBs / running) as I want to...need to....practice more mobility drills and movement exercises, because of injuries, poor mobility generally and the aging process- I also have so many problems that I have a whole bunch of physio and rehab exercises I need to do. A lot of the time, I just don't have time to work out as I am too busy working through these issues and doing all these physio exercises. So yeah, kids....get into your mobility early! Anything, mobility drills you pick up from someplace, Animal Flow, GMB, yoga...whatever, find a system you like and do 'em.

[@NBDYSPCL]

It's weird to me that people get to a point where they consider they've "mastered" an exercise and then _stop doing it._ Like has it suddenly lost its value? What was the point in mastering it to shelve it and never do them again? I plan to keep doing pushups, body rows and basic squats until the day I drop.

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Great point and I will be doing pull ups until I do. We should never stop trying to improve 💪

[@GeneTickles]

I do long walks or hit the heavy bag for 30-40 minutes. The heavy bag helps me overdevelop shoulders and lats.

[@MinusTheGym]

Nice! I should get myself a heavy bag

[@GeneTickles]

@@MinusTheGym heavy bag, 10-12 oz gloves and hand wraps. Like with calisthenics form is important to prevent injury.

[@graysutherlin7568]

Combining some starting tips from two calisthenics experts is good stuff! Thanks for the video!

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Thanks for the “experts” happy to help 💪

[@bobl9949]

Ive adapted hybrid calisthenics for my fitness regimen for awhile amd found it beneficial towards my personal fitness goals.

[@kyrylopaints]

Great tips! This year i lived abroad and had inconsistent training. When I came back I've implemented tips 1 and 2 and started keeping SAID principle in mind. (i got inspired by one of your previous videos and some from other creators) I feel like ive made a lot of progress with a lot less effort than in the past.

[@atrain2527]

Always at the top of the list in terms of valuable information. Thank you 💪🏼🙏

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Super useful benefits for anyone starting out with Calisthenics

[@a.l.alexander3668]

Thank you

[@RyanOlsen]

Great advice. Thanks for posting.

[@shaishaili]

Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to make videos like this one, really interesting and thought worthy to start my own calisthenics journey knowing these tips and insights. Much appreciated ❤

[@MinusTheGym]

Glad you liked the video! Thanks!

[@curtisperry3633]

Loved the video, it was extremely informative. I am a 52 yo Disabled Desert Storm Veteran looking to get into shape subsequent to a spinal fusion. I found information on calisthenics and found it interesting. Would like to utilize but want to make sure program would be spine friendly. Looking for a workout to start to get me into better shape. Hoping that you can share some info with me that would be beneficial to getting my mind and body in tune with working out again. Thanks in advance. Curtis P, Disabled Desert Storm Veteran

[@cathykoltz5760]

Great content, thank you

[@MinusTheGym]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@iSwearToCod]

wait you started at 30? that gives me lots of joy since i’ve dabbled in calisthenics a bit in the past but came back again at 30 😅

[@MinusTheGym]

Yes, I was a late bloomer with calisthenics 😆

[@mightyoak11111]

only $1M for that castle....thats a steal!

[@DefyingAgeLiveStronger]

Nice video bro! Let's do the drone video soon

[@mathusq9614]

3 burpee days for cardio is what I do!

[@B1az1ngSuN]

Thank you brother. By the way, you may consider this.. slightly odd...and I don't mean to give offense, but the big black ring around your iris believe it or not shouldn't be there, it is a sign of your GI tract. It's a very thick circle you have, It may help you.. and btw your stretching video was amazing 2 months ago.

[@lauratempestini5719]

Can you please give advice on how to reduce a muscle size if it has been overly developed? How can muscle size be trimmed?

[@MinusTheGym]

That’s not a question I get often 😆 I would recommend avoiding any *dynamic* exercises that use the muscle group in question. So for example, if someone told me their chest was too big, I’d advise avoiding all variations of push ups, dips and other chest work. Isometric exercises would be fine though. They don’t build muscle as much as dynamic exercises and tend to develop a lean, denser kind of muscle (not bigger). If their thighs were too big, I’d recommend avoiding squatting, lunging and other lower body exercises that target quads and hams. But isometrics like wall sits, glute bridge, etc. would still be fine. In addition, eat a lower protein diet. Focus on *fruits and vegetables* in their raw state. They’re extremely healthy, full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and they give such a small amount of amino acids (protein). A high fruit and vegetable diet is perfect for a lean body with smaller muscle mass. I hope that helps

[@MinusTheGym]

Oh, btw, stretch! It won’t necessarily make a muscle group smaller, but since there will be less exercise on that muscle group, it’ll be important to keep it from becoming tight if underused.

[@BookyTuesday]

My apartment is mainly carpeted and I find my feet (even barefoot) sliding with exercises like the easier pull-up variations. Any tips?

[@feelgoodvibes1624]

Use anti slippery yoga mat😎

[@CallMeGarrek]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@favorite3424]

U started calisthenics at 30. What do u think is the latest age u can start? Like is there an age where it is too late?

[@MinusTheGym]

It’s never too late. You just need to be realistic. If you’re up there in age and your mobility is lacking and have suffered some muscle atrophy, you won’t be jumping into muscle ups and handstands any time soon. You’ll be starting with stretching and developing the basic exercises (push up, pull up, dip, squat, lunge, leg raise, bridging). That might be your first year or more of training, just building that foundation and learning the basics, whereas a young 18 yo would automatically do those in a matter of weeks/months. But I believe it’s never too late for someone to start - it’s simply a different starting point.

[@Miggyvuitton]

Im 28 & looking to start a calisthenics workout routine at home. I have a pullup & dip bar, & i would highly appreciate a some sort of prestigious help since its seems u know alot. I have a horrible diet and plenty of muscle aches in wrist & shoulders but i dont want anymore excuses. Please respond with anything would appreciate it. Thanks

[@MinusTheGym]

Hi there. Well, my first advice would be to clean up your diet. A healthy diet could potentially get rid of the muscle aches, but also it would definitely help with your recovery from workouts when you start. I have a playlist on my channel about nutrition you might want to check out. Once you’re getting the right fuel in your body, my beginner routine is a good place to start with your bodyweight fitness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qUZpeZZ8ipo5I

[@jimwing.2178]

I'm 66 year old. I don't feel quite as springy as I did as a younger person, but I'm way better than most others my age. Exercise is part of the reason for that, but I think diet is even more responsible. When I eat anything made with wheat, such as pasta or pizza, I feel sluggish and the next day I am as achy as a typical 66-year-old. So my number one bit of advice to you is to figure out what causes inflammation is your body. For me, wheat, sugar, and alcohol are the worst culprits.

[@trench01]

God thing you have a hat since one needs only 20 min of sun about for each side and an hour walk in the sun one would better off need protection, since getting color there is not much benefit if any but makes people need more sun time to get D. Also one would need to eat food with K2 like meat or dairy to prevent calcification of arteries from the calcium bone loss that D does. Were is that castle located which seems cool? Also any thoughts on ISOMETRICS?

[@patriciagriffin1505]

Intersting

[@user-kj4rx2ud9h]

😊

[@nicolasgabriel9050]

Could you please do a video with the progressions of exercises using base bar ? I bought a baseblocks base bar but I cant do anything oder than rows, because I can not do even 1 pull up imagine a L sit hahaha Thanks very much in advance

[@AMAli-ct5df]

Returniing after missing for a while.

[@anotherguycalledsmith]

@3:12 Sorry, guys… Lots of money, but no taste!

[@EzaVinylAddict]

$1 million dollars? Where I live that house would be $10 million lol. You don’t get much for a million dollars in Canada.

[@tariqashraf5855]

i am 39 and i workout 5 days a week day 1 full body calisthenics day 2 walk/run + stretching rest repeat!

[@LeeDowningKeat]

Sounds awesome and effective

[@tariqashraf5855]

@@LeeDowningKeat tried many different programs but they always felt intimating and my progress was slow then i switched to basic push ups dips pull up rows squats hang leg raises pikes hollow body repeat it everytime and trying to add reps and eventually weight. no fancy bs paid program!

[@LeeDowningKeat]

@@tariqashraf5855 it’s like me and Ryan said focus on the fundamentals and be minimalist and you will go far, remember you are not in competition with anyone else. Focus on your and mastering your form. Fitness isn’t a race, be consistent and results will come 🙏

[@tariqashraf5855]

@@LeeDowningKeat best advice thankypu to both of you!

[@LeeDowningKeat]

@@tariqashraf5855 any time 🙏

[@RayChiTake]

Very handsome man you are.

[@Odinshi]

If form comes first, why was it 5 on the list? 🤔🤔

[@thegcqexperience6282]

“Mastery doesn’t really exist” Chris Hería: *exists*

[@ozzmosis6544]

i tried at home and fail daily i dont qualify as a human or man.

[@Creekmore]

Don’t talk about yourself like that! You can do this! I believe in you!

[@ozzmosis6544]

@@Creekmore i appreciate the kind words

[@TKZprod]

Keep it up! There is no such thing as failure, only progress

[@ozzmosis6544]

@@TKZprod thats what i thought but nothings happening