I dabble in getting more fit from time to time, and bodyweight work always seems to call to me, but...
*Why* does Wade think lifting weights are bad and calisthenics are good? It seems like he just asserts that as the case and then goes on to demonstrate the benefits of calisthenics.
(Forgive me if this was covered more than I thought...I read this over two separate days, but I don’t recall much discussion of this.)
It’s brushed over in the book but he believes weights put unnatural stress on the body causing it to deteriorate quicker. Little evidence other than his anecdotal experiences is given for this. It is mostly the assert and move on.
I dabble in getting more fit from time to time, and bodyweight work always seems to call to me, but...
*Why* does Wade think lifting weights are bad and calisthenics are good? It seems like he just asserts that as the case and then goes on to demonstrate the benefits of calisthenics.
(Forgive me if this was covered more than I thought...I read this over two separate days, but I don’t recall much discussion of this.)
It’s brushed over in the book but he believes weights put unnatural stress on the body causing it to deteriorate quicker. Little evidence other than his anecdotal experiences is given for this. It is mostly the assert and move on.
One benefit is that you can do calisthenics everywhere (even in prison), no need for special equipment.