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Comment author: username2 26 September 2016 08:27:13AM *  1 point [-]

In the last year, someone mentioned a workout book on the #lesswrong irc channel.I want to start exercising in my room and that book seemed, at the time, the best place to start for me so I am looking for it.

Help with finding the book or alternatives appreciated. Here's what I remember about it:

  • the author is someone who server time in jail or is currently serving at the moment
  • the person that talked about the book said that the book empathizes on the idea of keeping the body strong and healthy without the need of weights
  • the exercises use limited space

I can't remember more right now but I will edit the post if I do.

Comment author: Tommi_Pajala 26 September 2016 09:10:26AM *  3 points [-]

Sounds like Convict Conditioning to me.

I haven't read it myself, but some friends have praised the book and the exercises included.

Comment author: MrMind 26 September 2016 09:42:32AM 3 points [-]

I've read it, still practice it and I recommend it.

The only piece of 'equipment' you'll need is a horizontal bar to do pullups (a branch or anything that supports your weight will work just as well).

Comment author: 9eB1 26 September 2016 03:06:19PM 5 points [-]

I have read Convict Conditioning. The programming in that book (that is, the way the overall workout is structured) is honestly pretty bad. I highly recommend doing the reddit /r/bodyweightfitness recommended routine.

  1. It's free.

  2. It has videos for every exercise.

  3. It is a clear and complete program that actually allows for progression (the convict conditioning progression standards are at best a waste of time) and keeps you working out in the proper intensity range for strength.

  4. If you are doing the recommended routine you can ask questions at /r/bodyweightfitness.

The main weakness of the recommended routine is the relative focus of upper body vs. lower body. Training your lower body effectively with only bodyweight exercises is difficult though. If you do want to use Convict Conditioning, /r/bodyweightfitness has some recommended changes which will make it more effective.

Comment author: MrMind 27 September 2016 07:09:09AM 1 point [-]

This is awesome, thank you!

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