"I have purchased almost every major bodyweight exercise program out there. I have viewed hundreds of online videos and read dozens of articles, all devoted to bodyweight training. So, when I happened upon this program called the "Gymless Training System" I wasn't expecting much. My first assumption is that it would be a small 50-60 page ebook containing pictures of standard exercises like push-ups, squats, and jumping jacks which would be thrown together for a few circuit routines. However, I am glad to say that my assumption was wrong.
To begin with, Alistair offers a free preview of his program with no strings attached. You can download the basic edition without even having to provide an e-mail address. This preview includes 80+ pages of content taken directly from the full edition of the Gymless Training System. It provides the reader with a solid overview of what the GTS program is all about.
The GTS is divided into three parts. The first part is the full foundation of the Gymless Training System and is over 200 pages long. It's a comprehensive bodyweight training program that includes exercises, workout templates, and training guidelines. Of course, warm-ups, cool-downs, cardio and nutrition are also covered. Alistair does a great job on the exercises. Not only does he include quality pictures of each exercise but he provides performance tips and common faults as well. For visual learners, Alistair provides video clips of the exercises on his website. The workout templates are really solid. These aren't the typical circuit or interval routines commonly found in bodyweight training programs. Overall, it's a well though-out program that anyone can use to improve health and fitness without the cost or inconvenience of a gym membership.
Parts 2 & 3 of GTS expand on the guidelines by showing readers how to use low-cost tools to enhance the workouts. Part 2 focuses on the use of resistance bands which compliment bodyweight exercises rather well. Part 3 emphasizes the use of a suspension trainer. Both of these tools are becoming more popular these days, for good reason. Both bands and suspension trainers can be used to make exercises harder or easier, as long as you know how. The good news is that Alistair has laid it out for the you so there is no guess-work involved. These parts include the same high quality exercise pics and descriptions as the first part. They also include details for integrating the tools into the bodyweight workouts. For those so inclined, Alistair also includes stand-alone workouts for each tool.
Since using components of the GTS program I have noticed improved strength and endurance. Most importantly, the various templates have increased my enthusiasm for my "gymless" workouts.
If my review of the Gymless Training System was based on a star rating, I would give it a 5 out of 5 stars."
Steve Zorn (www.personalsafetyunlimited.com)
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