Do you really need to go to the gym to build muscle? Bodyweight training can be just as effective as a gym workout when you understand the principles.
I’ll walk you through the core training principles step by step, show you six powerful advantages of bodyweight training that will make you fall in love with it, and give you a complete, ready-to-use workout program.
6 Major Advantages of Bodyweight Training
In recent years, gym-based weight training has become the mainstream approach to building muscle. Extensive research shows its benefits for increasing muscle mass, improving bone density, and enhancing insulin sensitivity. That said, bodyweight training—which uses your own body as resistance—can also be very effective for building muscle. The key is choosing the right type of exercise for your personal goals and lifestyle.
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."
