Pushups and Pull-ups: Worthwhile Exercises?

There are so many options when it comes to fitness. You can attend classes, lifting weights, using weight machines or jogging, just to name a few. With all these options, how to choose the best exercise more beneficial? At times like this, it's a good idea to go back to basics. And nothing is more fundamental than the bodyweight exercises! Bodyweight exercises are some of the most beneficial exercises you can do. Ask a gymnast if you do not believe me. Gymnasts spend their entire training pull, push and lift the weight against gravity, and some of the closest athletes. Incorporate body weight exercises such as pumps and pull into your routine will help you become stronger, faster and more agile in a very short time, regardless of your current fitness level. Here are my top 3 reasons for push-ups and pull-ups are so beneficial: they are very portable equipment needed to do push-ups and pull-ups. Simply ground and a safety bar. This makes them extremely portable. You can do it in the park, at the hotel or elsewhere. This portability means that you never worry about missing a workout because you do not have the proper equipment meeting. They are adjustable with hundreds of variations, push-ups and pull-ups can make it very easy or very difficult, depending on your needs. As you become stronger and more fit, these exercises can be adjusted accordingly if you never plateau. They are effective Nobody likes to spend hours in the gym training each individual muscle. Push-ups and pull-ups allow you to condense your workouts by hitting all muscle groups at the same time, reduce the time it takes for you to complete your training. A good technique for push-ups and pull-ups are very important to prevent injuries, and I recommend that you consult a qualified health advisor. But once you learn the techniques, you will know for life and you are able to exercise, no matter where you are. Derek Peruo, CSCS, is considered "one of the rising stars in the fitness industry," and specializes in training clients high voltage. Derek writes and consults for magazines like Men's Health and Fitness Men shaped.