Good book. Very well put together. Just crossed into upper 40's and I'm feeling better then I have in a long time and it wasn't a blow to the ego either. Hadn't done anything physical in over 2 decades. Having served in the USMC I'm no stranger to pain and pushing. But I picked up plenty of gold nuggets on doing it right for longevity and progressing slowly, deliberately and effectively. Pushing the limits isn't about brute pushing and hunkering down through the pain of it all. It's about becoming & building a better "you".Also Picked up, Stretching Your Boundaries ... WOW, WOW, WOW.Had I known then what I know now!PS: Wife is enjoying the results too!Thanks Al.
This book contains instructions on a large variety of exercises, from beginner to advanced. It will keep you busy for years to come.
Al Kavadlo has been offering his knowledge and unique style to the growing calesthenics movement for years and I personally think that “Pushing the Limits” is his masterpiece! The keys to a successful bodyweight training program are adding complexity, altering your leverage and proper progression, Al demonstrates all of these aspects flawlessly. Whether you’re an advanced bodyweight athlete or just getting started “Pushing the Limits” has something for everybody. If you don’t have this powerful tool in your arsenal, you’re seriously missing out!
I'm a physical therapist in orthopedics with all the frame wear and tear of a lifter. I use Al's stuff for myself and for patients and always get good outcomes. On my field there are those that make it happen, those that watch it happen, and those that dash in afterwards and ask "Hey, what just happened?" Grab a copy of Al's book. Make it happen.
Great book. I advise my athlete patients to use this book as a reference to direct their training to a more "life long sustainable way" of peak performance. I developed a mat room workout routine for our Jr High wrestling team over the past couple years and utilized many similar exercises. I would recommend this book to all of our school district athletes to use on their own just to see how far they can excel. On the other hand, many of our patients suffer repetitive strain from imbalanced movement or sedentary postures over the years and want a quick fix. Even non athletes benefit from the basic neuromuscular conditioning to restore posture and balance movement. This book helps transition patients to more active participation in their care as well as providing an avenue to peak performance in most any sport including the sport of life itself. What a great all around guide to breaking the boredom of circuit training and a great break from heavy weight training. Stick with it and feel great!