The exercise comprises of an assortment of simple dynamic and static physical movements. No external weights or equipment is used other than a towel or mat. The strength and flexibility of the individual's body is enhanced through the resistance weight of his own body. Calisthenics is also very effective for fat loss as well.

With exercise patterns that include sit-ups, crunches, push-ups, pull-ups, squats, calf-raises and dips, all of which are intended to make the body more flexible and naturally enhance the metabolic rate. Weight loss follows as an obvious result.

Calisthenics can be categorized as a part of strength training regimen. The principle in strength training exercise is that it strengthens the muscles through weight training and helps you to fight against those extra pounds effectively. Be it a regular exercise like using a stationary bike or running, the body utilizes the oxygen of the body thereby strengthening the heart and the lungs.

Strength training can be further made effective and the fat burning process can be accelerated when it is concentrated within a particular fat burning zone or intensity. As you train your abdominal muscles, you stand to lose the layer of fat that is covering them. You therefore achieve what is known as the six-pack abs proper nutrition and training to help you in accelerating fat loss from all target areas.

Thus it offers you a better shape accompanied by resounding confidence. Well as you work on the abs, you achieve a strong and toned core. Core is considered to be the crux of all your body movements. You get to build your base which leads to an enhanced power and strength in all you associated body movements.

Cardio exercises when done in the morning are considered extremely effective since it uses up the stored body fat thereby aiding you in fat loss. In order to reach the fat burning zone, you need to go by the following formula: age-(220) multiplied by 0.65-085. For instance a 20 year old healthy adult requires a pulse rate around 130-170 beats/minute to be in low to moderately high intensity fat burning zones. Using a standard of burning 10-15 calories /minute a typical 30 minute workout would burn 300-450 calories.

- You can select any group of whole body movements for at least 30-60 minutes each session. Select a type that is body and temperament suitable (i.e. non-impact vs. impact)

- You can workout 4-6 days a week. (7 if you're impatient or an over achiever!).

- You must get your heart rate into your "Training Heart Rate" range (65 %-85% age adjusted range) for the best training effect. This version will also show total calories burned and average heart rate per session. (M2 120-180 bpm) Great tool!

- You can burn 5-10 "Starting", 10-15 "Moderate" or 15-20 "Extreme" calories per minute/per session from start to finish! After 5 minutes check to see if you have burned enough calories 25-50, 50-75 or 75-100.

- You can strive to beat each session by 1 or more calories as your HR monitor.

- You can do 1-2 workouts per day. One in the morning and one at night.