Comments on: Body Weight Circuits Are Kickin' My Butt!

By: Andy van der Pandy

Andy van der Pandy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:36:54 +0000

Holy crap! I made it… barely…great…!

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By: alexandra

alexandra — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:15:10 +0000

Can anyone, please tell me how much calories can I burn by working out with Cindy Crawford's Next challenge?

By: Carl@ 10 minute trainer

Carl@ 10 minute trainer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:05:13 +0000

Definitely a killer workout I love your "Crazy 8 Body Weight Circuit"

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:26:53 +0000

I do one entire circuit and add in 5 pullups between each exercise. Yes it's only one circuit but it adds in 40 extra pull ups which really saps your energy. I also take jiu jitsu classes and stand up paddleboard regularly so I get in plenty of exercise. This circuit really helps a lot with my job and my fun time.

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By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:07:32 +0000

I have a question…. I plan on doing turbulence training and visual impact… But which one first? I read for visual impact it's mainly for people that are already slim. And then turbulence training focuses on getting lean so I'm assuming do turbulence training first?? What's your input. Just to let you know I'm a wrestler so my cardio to my understanding is pretty well. (maybe that changes the factors up) but I also have some stubborn fat I would like to get off and i could alway use more muscle.
Thank you!!

By: Toby - Does P90X Work

Toby - Does P90X Work — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:43:13 +0000

Good to see a monster workout that doesn't involve using any equipment whatsoever. Not even an inflatable exercise ball in sight – Awesome!
Also, what's with the no situps and no crunches? As a guess, I imagine that the Spiderman Pushups hit the abs quite hard. I'm not complaining about their absence. I always find that most ab exercises give me a bit of lower back pain anyway.

By: Toni

Toni — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:34:28 +0000

Rusty,

Oh. My. God. Like seriously. I started doing this circuit per your recommendation in 'Vacation Body Blueprint' and holy Batman! I've never been so sore or sweat so much in my life. I, too, thought I was in pretty decent physical condition but this body weight circuit made me realize that I still have a loooong way to go in terms of my fitness level.

On the up side, I'm FINALLY able to complete the circuit three times which is huge. And I've noticed that my body has continued to lean out and I didn't think I could lean out anymore (btw, I'm 5'6 tall, female and 117 lbs.). My external obliques are starting to show which is crazy and my overall torso is tighter than ever. I'm doing this three times a week in place of my running and love it. It's torturous but so addictive.

I have a tiny basement that I workout in so this circuit is right up my alley. I also like the fact that I can bring this workout with me on the road when I travel.

Thanks for introducing us to this awesome workout. I'll never roll my eyes at body weight exercises ever again.

By: Twilight Zone Episodes

Twilight Zone Episodes — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:07:25 +0000

This really is a killer workout – and not a weight in sight!

By: Rich - Martial Fitness Guy

Rich - Martial Fitness Guy — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:05:15 +0000

Always love my bodyweight workouts. People love them as its the natural way of exercising rather than on a machine.

In martial arts there are some killer bodyweight circuits, which have you gasping in no time!

All the best,

Rich
RH Martial Fitness

By: Sam- Look Like An Athlete

Sam- Look Like An Athlete — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:40:48 +0000

Rusty,
Great article. Just getting around to it but definitely timeless.
With the way the economy has been doing for a while now it is almost a luxury for many people to join a gym and pay monthly fees. These days I see bodyweight workouts as being more popular and a good inexpensive (literally free) alternative to getting in shape.
-Sam

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:38:36 +0000

Hey Rusty.

I've been thinking about trying out this workout but seeing as i never really did any previous workout other than various sports (Soccer, football etc) would this even be worth it to start out with?
I am pretty lean to start with the only problem is my weight. gaining weight is a pretty big deal for me but then again, i don't want to look huge.

So basically my question is.
Will this get me even more lean compared to various other workouts or is this just a routine to keep you as lean as you already are.?

By: Special J K O

Special J K O — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:06:34 +0000

120 calories per set

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:26:20 +0000

Can anyone ballpark the calories burned per set on this routine, (using max reps, so 60 sec wall sit etc.)? Thanks

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:10:11 +0000

Found your site after looking up stuff on IF. Found this gem of a routine while checking out the site. Just completed my first go through. It felt great. Looking forward to using it for a couple weeks. Looking forward to the forthcoming IF e-mail!

By: Getting on a long-term healthy fat loss diet

Getting on a long-term healthy fat loss diet — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:52:13 +0000

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By: Dominic

Dominic — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:08:43 +0000

Hey Rusty,

Don't know if you still follow this thread, but I just finished my first crazy 8 circuit! (that name is totally justified btw) I'm still sweating streams but because of that I'm a little bit proud of myself, taking the first of many steps for a healthy lifestyle.

After a long spell of binge eating, staying up late and being a lazy bastard, I've decided to turn my life around 180°.
I've just started yesterday with ESE, a fasting day for starters and I am already totally hooked.

Thank you so much for this website. You and your articles where the wakeup call that I needed to get started.

- Dom

By: Robin H

Robin H — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:35:55 +0000

Just did my first crazy 8 circuit. i had to cheat a little with the intensity, just so i could complete 2 sets. it was VERY hard, but the great thing is that it went so fast i didn't get a chance to suffer much i also looked at myself in a good mirror in skimpy workout clothes for the first time in a while. it was extremely sobering. i've definitely gained a few pounds this past year. i need to lose about 10 pounds probably to get back to around 125 (5'6). ugh. hopefully i will have good news to post soon

By: andy

andy — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:55:50 +0000

hey Rusty, i've been working for a year know, heavy weightlifting, and i like my bodyshape now, but nos i just wanna get real ripped , would the crazy 8 routine and eating healthy would do it???>… or so i have to continue with weights, i dont wanna end up all like jello… no hard muscles… tnx a lot!!

Andy