Who needs weights when you have your own? 

It's finally (officially) autumn, but don't take that as an excuse to fall off your workout plan! Whether you're looking for quick workouts you can do at home or an in-depth regimen to follow, we have what you need to get it done. 

This week, it's all about bodyweight training, and the below guide is designed to help you get the most out of training sans equipment. It's a common misconception that bodyweight workouts can't be as effective as pumping iron, but consider this: How many push-ups does it take for your entire upper body to feel torched? If you're like us, the answer is fewer than you'd like to admit! 

If you do have access to equipment, another way to leverage your bodyweight and work on stability is using a suspension trainer. It's a simple tool but has the potential to revamp your entire routine. 

And don't forget about nutrition. We've put together some nutritionist-approved ways to get a solid breakfast in, even if your schedule is getting busier by the day — because if you don't start your day right, how can you expect your body to perform at its best? 

— Rose McNulty, Senior Digital Editor

How to Make Bodyweight Training Work for You 

Bodyweight training has been the bread and butter of quarantine fitness, especially earlier in the year when gyms were shut down. The appeal of bodyweight training is fairly obvious: No equipment is required. You can do bodyweight workouts virtually anywhere: at the beach, in a hotel room, at the park — the world is your oyster.

Outside of sheer convenience, bodyweight training is also functional. Using your body weight stimulates a natural range of motion, cues postural muscles, improves balance and proprioceptive senses (our ability to understand where we are in space), and increases muscle length or flexibility.

While bodyweight training is convenient and appealing, the debate of whether it is as effective as weight training is lively among the fitness community. So we ask the question: How can we make bodyweight training effective in improving body composition and reaching fitness goals?

Learn how to feel the burn with just your bodyweight »

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