As long as you can play the didgeridoo while balancing on a physioball, you don’t have to do all that other stuff you mentioned…

Seriously though, there are no “trick moves” involved in CST Bodyweight Exercise. Moves that may look fancy are just natural sophistications on more basic movements. They are both functional and natural ways to progress the exercise selections.

Cheers,
Adam

One other “hang up” I have is that I’m pretty much used to standard “calisthenics” . . . Jumping jacks, push-ups, sit ups squats, etc.

I don’t want to do a handstand + leg scissor + pour a cup of coffee combination . . . or a one-legged hop while playing the trombone . . . just joking, but what I mean is that I don’t want to do some of the bizarre moves I see elsewhere. I am not a Crossfit guy and won’t be for another year.

Can you comment on some of the moves used?

Thank you

Kathryn, thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience. Chuck, you’re someone I look up to, I appreciate the kind words, thank you. Coach Murdock, I’m a big fan, thank you for your contributions to RMAX & BER.

John,

Using BER doesn’t mean you have to give up weights, it’s another option, another tool in the toolbox of wellness, strength, & movement. The programs are 28 days each – you can pick a program, do it for 28 days, & then go back to weights if you want. In fact, when I get down to a certain weight & I feel more comfortable with my lower back, I’m gonna alternate between BER & kettlebell sessions. From a mental standpoint, you’ll have more workouts available to keep things interesting.

For me, there are too many advantages to list here – I have plenty more to write about for future posts. One of the best things about BER is how the system is presented. You have high & moderate intensity days, where most of the hard work is done. You have Yoga & Joint Mobility days, which promote active rest & recovery. For someone with a bad back in his late 30’s, recovery plays a huge part. Despite all the sickness I’ve had this year, I feel better than I have in a long time. Although I definitely look better, I absolutely feel better.

Here’s the other thing: the workouts are short, intense, & challenging. I just started the Hypertrophy program to put on more functional muscle, & let me tell you, it’s as intense as any weight workout I’ve ever done. The DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness) were nasty, but the Yoga & Joint Mobility days got me through it – more on that later. The genius of BER lies in the synergy of it all – everything you do works together & pushes you one step closer to health & wellness.

For me, traditional weight workouts aren’t as fun or interesting as BER, & I certainly don’t feel as good. My back injury was partially due to deadlifting with less than perfect technique, so in my opinion, technique plays a huge part & should not be ignored. It’s all fun & games till you herniate & bulge out disks…

Does that help at all John? Please let me know if you have any more questions. If you’re on Facebook, feel free to befriend me. I’m not an expert by any means, just a regular guy who’s gotten incredible results in a short period of time.

The program is less than $50 dollars, & Coach Steer is willing put his ass on the line. You have nothing to lose, you don’t have to give up weights, & you’ll probably learn something about program design that will make your weight training more effective, which is something else that I’ll write about in the future.

Hope that helps.

Hugo

I have not yet ordered BER, but I’ve been tempted to. I discussed some items with Coach Steer via e-mail before and he impressed me as being sincere, honest and knowledgeable. I’m sure the quality of the material is EXACTLY what you say it is.

My hang up is this: Do I really want to abandon my beloved weights and use bodyweight exercise?

What is the advantage of BER over weights?

For example, I do EDT . . . Escalating density training. I do 4-6 exercises with a weight I can do 10 reps with. I do as many reps as possible in 15 min going back and forth between two antagonistic exercises. World’s Most Perfect Technique? Of course not . . . but I get one hell of a good strength and cardio workout in under an hour.

Can you give me some ideas of how BER might be better for me than weights . . . or how it might result in faster changes in body fat than weights?

I am an old dog but I want to keep an open mind . . . if BER is better for me, I’m there!

Way to go my friend!

Ryan