7 Beginner Calisthenic Workouts You Can Do Anytime, Anywhere
By: Carolyn Steber
May 24, 2022
These beginner calisthenics workouts require zero equipment to bring on the sweat.
It’s like grown-up gym class.
Remember the jumping jacks, sit-ups, and push-ups from gym class? Those are calisthenics, a workout category that requires zero equipment to do, says trainer Heather Lachance. Here, 7 beginner calisthenics workouts you can do anytime, anywhere.
Gym 101
Trainer Jesse Feder says this workout features the most well-known calisthenic moves. “They’re easy to learn and not too taxing on the body,” he adds.
– 10 kneeling push-ups.
– 10 pull-ups.
– 10 sit-ups.
– 10 air squats.
– Do 3 rounds.
Classics
Keep things simple with this routine from trainer Heather Carroll.
– Jumping jacks, 45 seconds.
– Wall sit, 45 seconds.
– Squat to calf raises, 45 seconds.
– Tricep dips on floor or chair, 45 seconds.
– Lunges. Step forward, to side, then back, 45 seconds.
– Repeat 2x.
