The Bodyweight 8X8 training program in action, trial day 2

Originally planned, the workout was supposed to be a 3 day a week affair. However, I feel this can be better utilized to enhance other weak areas of the physique like the flexibility. A lot of injuries that we bear are owing to a lack of flexibility.  Hence it becomes crucial to actually focus on this particular aspect of fitness.

A note to self would be to incorporate the following in the Bodyweight 8X8 training program:

·         Strength training – low reps X high Volume

·         Hypertrophy training – High Reps X Low Volume

·         Flexibility training – Dynamic and static stretching

·         Static holds for straight arm strength – Beginning of the flexibility workout

Why do I find these important in forming the entire console of The Bodyweight 8X8 Training Program.

Bodyweight Strength Training helps develop raw brute strength and help keep you action ready. Also these bodyweight exercises would train you to actually function more optimally and efficiently. The outcome of this training is to enhance your overall physical coordination between body parts to deliver a peak performing entity.

Hypertrophy training – Help build the aesthetics of your physique. The more muscle you have the greater is the fat loss induced. Also a muscular body looks better than a skinny one. Hence, hypertrophy training is definitely a part of The Bodyweight 8X8 Training Program.

Flexibility training – Would help develop your flexibility making your body limber and increase the range of motion of your joints. This helps reduce the risk of injury related to functioning and training by a great margin.

Static Holds – help develop the tendon and ligament strength due to the isometric nature of the exercises. This is also enhanced by the strength training protocol mentioned above, but is more greatly felt through these exercises.

This would render the workout as a 5-6 days a week routine and can be practiced at home by anyone willing to devote 45-75 minutes a day to their own physical fitness and overall good health.