What is the most effective and result producing way to do workouts without weights I hear you ask
? Before I discuss some of the techniques used when doing workouts without weights, lets look at the reasons that many people do it:
To build muscle
To maintain muscle
To do it in combination with your existing weight training to mix it up
As a warm-up or pump-up routine
To get back into training after a layoff or even injury
It may also be because you dont have time, room or the spare cash for gym membership.
Favoured Techniques
Iso- tension was a favourite of Arnold Schwarzenegger which involved just flexing the muscle really hard and holding it in that position for at least a count of ten. It has been said that this routine gave him a really chiselled, rock hard look.
Increase the number of reps you do. Some pros swear that by doing a set of 100 reps, when they go back to lifting heavy weights at lower reps, their muscles better respond and grow more quickly.
Reducing the time between sets is also another favourite which also gives you great fitness. If you are having a 60 second rest between sets, try and reduce it by 10 seconds on successive workouts. This will tire you very quickly.
Apply some or all of these techniques to your bodyweight workouts and you will notice a difference.
Nutrition
Whenever doing any exercise it is important to feed the body with the correct nutrition. Keep the fat intake to a minimum whilst keeping a good amount of protein and carbs. Also, if you stick to a good amount of water as recommended these days, it will help you lose fat.
Remember the old saying when doing any exercise routine building muscle is 10 percent spent working out and 90 percent nutrition and rest. Dont overdo it and give your body plenty of time to recover.