The Burpee/Pull-Up/Sledgehammer/Tire Workout

Below is more evidence that you don't need a bunch of fancy/expensive exercise equipment in order to get a fantastic full-body workout that burns fat fast, builds lean muscle tissue, and dramatically increases functional strength. All you need is a sledgehammer, an old tire, a pullup bar, your own bodyweight, and some creativity...



Good stuff!

Tags: functional fitness

Parkour Bodyweight Strength Workouts

Want to get super-fit, strong, and flexible... and have a lot of fun at the same time? Then try a Parkour bodyweight workout. You'll burn LOTS of calories, get rid of body fat quickly, build lean muscle, increase functional strength, and really confuse your body... forcing it to adapt (and improve itself) fast!

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Fat-Burning MMA Pyramid Circuit Workout

"Pyramid circuit" workouts are great for building functional strength, increasing muscle mass, and burning fat quickly. The same goes for bodyweight-based MMA and boxing workouts. Here's a great video that shows a workout that combines the two. It's a very effective MMA pyramid circuit workout based around pullups, hanging leg raises, wind sprints, and pushups:



Do that "circuit" at least 5 times and you have yourself a very effective, low-tech workout you can do just about anywhere!

(Thanks Eric Wong!)

Tags: MMA pyramid workout, functional strength, bodyweight exercise

8 Count Bodybuilders for Fast Fitness

Here at Fast, Easy, Fit we're all about efficient exercises. You know, exercises that burn fat, build and tone muscle, increase functional strength, improve cardiovascular health, and basically have the power to totally transform your body in the fastest way possible. One of the best examples of that kind of exercise is the 8 Count Bodybuilder, a burpee-like movement used by Navy Seals to build kick-ass strength and conditioning.

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MovNat: Very Natural Fitness

Interested in losing weight easily and naturally while also greatly improving your functional strength, flexibility, and athletic ability? Then you might want to try MovNat workouts.

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Kettlebell Workouts

Kettlebell workouts are great for both burning fat and creating full-body "functional" strength. If you want to lose fat, build muscle, look good and help your body learn to move more efficiently at the same time give kettlebell exercises a try!

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