Why I Use Bodyweight Training (It’s Not Because It’s Better Than Weights)
Wed Feb 04 2026
I get asked all the time why I use bodyweight training.
It’s not because I think it’s better than weights. And it’s definitely not an anti-gym argument.
It’s because bodyweight training has been my biggest weapon for staying consistent - through travel, business, family life, and high-pressure seasons where most fitness plans fall apart.
In this episode, I explain:
Why rigid gym-based plans often collapse under real lifeHow bodyweight training removes friction, negotiation, and excusesWhy flexibility of time, location, and equipment matters more than optimisationHow this approach survived travel, long workdays, and family lifeWhy consistency beats “better” training every timeThis isn’t about choosing sides or being dogmatic. It’s about choosing a system that actually holds when life gets demanding.
That’s why bodyweight training is the foundation we use inside Vibrant People.
👉 If fitness has been the weak link under pressure, DM “PRESSURE” on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bodyweightdude
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I get asked all the time why I use bodyweight training. It’s not because I think it’s better than weights. And it’s definitely not an anti-gym argument. It’s because bodyweight training has been my biggest weapon for staying consistent - through travel, business, family life, and high-pressure seasons where most fitness plans fall apart. In this episode, I explain: Why rigid gym-based plans often collapse under real lifeHow bodyweight training removes friction, negotiation, and excusesWhy flexibility of time, location, and equipment matters more than optimisationHow this approach survived travel, long workdays, and family lifeWhy consistency beats “better” training every timeThis isn’t about choosing sides or being dogmatic. It’s about choosing a system that actually holds when life gets demanding. That’s why bodyweight training is the foundation we use inside Vibrant People. 👉 If fitness has been the weak link under pressure, DM “PRESSURE” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyweightdude