{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 471: Al Kavadlo Dishes on the ULTIMATE Calisthenics Program","description":"On this episode of The Hammer Cast, Aleks and Al Kavadlo discuss Al's new book, &quot;Ultimate Calisthenics,&quot; which is the culmination of his life's work in fitness. The program includes a full book and over 50 video tutorials, covering exercises with minimal equipment like parallel bars, rings, and an Ab wheel. We also discuss:&amp;nbsp;   The challenges of creating the Ultimate Calisthenics program   The role of foundational exercises and proper technique in calisthenics   The similarities between the music and fitness industries   Challenges and rewards of career changes to the fitness industry   The importance of personal responsibility in health and fitness   The subscription model in the fitness and medical industries   Al's Fortify Training platform and upcoming online summit  Much, much more  Check out Al's book here:  Ultimate Calisthenics | Bodyweight Training Program by Al Kavadlo And if you're keen to strengthen your Soft Machine, my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge might be right up your alley.  It only takes (wait for it) 9 minutes to do it  It's tough enough to make you sweat, gasp for air, and pause to let your mind, muscles, and manly might catch up - but gentle enough to be done DAILY  It works as the perfect finisher or in-between-day workout for any program you're on (even the toughest ones out there)  Plus, it's totally free. What's not to love? Check it out here: http:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34426995\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/34426995"}