Calisthenics For Functional Strength & Longevity w/ Al Kavadlo

Calisthenics training is a method for building insane functional strength without the use of heavy weights or machines.Strength is vital for optimal health, and certainly for elite sports performance, however, it's also crucial for longevity and healthy aging.But many people don’t tolerate the stress heavy weightlifting can have on joints, or the recovery time needed between heavy workouts…especially as they age.Calisthenics training is a form of strength training that uses the resistance of your body and gravity to build strength and improve coordination, endurance and mobility, without the demands of heavy resistance training.Al Kavadlo is a calisthenics expert who has been training and teaching since 2005, and joins us for this episode of the Order & Progress Podcast!In this episode you will learn:The benefits of calisthenics training.Why anyone should invest in calisthenics, including fighters and grapplers.How to add calisthenics to your routine.Why calisthenics training is a smart choice for longevity.The importance of mobility training for healthy aging.The importance of keeping a beginner’s mindset.How to get started with calisthenics training.Start building resilience for the mats with BJJ Kettlebell Resilience!Learn more at seekprogress.com and follow us at @orderandprogressSign up for weekly BJJ performance and longevity content here.