The Influence of Staff-Sergt Moss
on Bodyweight Exercise

Not much is known about Staff-Sergt Moss, but his extraordinary physique is a testament to the power of bodyweight exercise and light dumbbell exercise.

In his book, Handbook of Free Gymnastics, written in the early 1900’s, Staff-Sergt Moss explains the Swedish System of bodyweight exercise.

His exercise selections are as valuable today as they were almost 100 years ago. 

Even after all these years, this bodyweight exercise program can still be used to improve fitness, health and physique without the use of equipment.

As a matter of fact, I modeled the Preparation Phase Workout in Workout Without Weights after his recommendations (with a few exceptions).

Not only was Staff-Sergt Moss a legendary strongman and author... but he was a pioneer in teaching physical fitness through the mail.

Here is copy of an advertisement from Handbook of Free Gymnastics...

Staff-Sergt Moss’s System
Of Physical Culture By Post

... is far in advance of any other. It gives you the benefit of my twenty years of experience gained in teaching the subject to ladies, gentlemen and children. I have had thousands of pupils of all ages who have derived the greatest benefit from my system.

My course will remove and keep you free from all the every-day ailments such as indigestion, constipation, round shoulders, weak and flat chest, weak arms, weak legs, etc.

The accompanying photograph shows the result on myself of the system I teach by post. It has brought my health, strength and development to absolute perfection. It will do the same for you.

Send for full particulars at once, in order that you many reason out its immense superiority over other systems.

Staff-Sergt Moss
“Ladbury House”
South Terrace, Hastings

Staff-Sergt Moss Resurrected In
Bodyweight Calisthenics Workout
Progression System

As stated above, I based the Preparation Phase Workout in my book Workout Without Weights: Bodyweight Calisthenics Exercise Progression System after the book Handbook of Free Gymnastics by Staff-Sergt Moss.

It remains and excellent bodyweight exercise program for getting used to adding physical activity to your lifestyle.

This program alone could serve you well for fitness, health and physique improvement.

When you move on to the 6 Progression Phase Workouts and 10 OptiFitness Phase Workouts... the workout by Staff-Sergt Moss should still be use on light days for recovery.

Staff-Sergt. Moss knew bodyweight calisthenics, when used in a proper and consistent fashion, could produce a high performance body that looks great. His workout alone will do a great deal to help you perform, feel and look great. However, when you apply the PROGRESSIVE PLAN of Workout Without Weights... you can quickly exceed your expectations. Don’t let another day go by without doing something to help you perform, feel and look your best! Get your copy of Workout Without Weights NOW and get started Today!

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Coach Eddie Lomax is the founder and president of the Optimum Fitness Network, and author of the best-selling ebook Workout Without Weights: Bodyweight Calisthenics Workout Progression System.

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