What Is Calisthenics?

Since writing this blog I have mentioned countless times that I practice calisthenics but never took the time out to explain what it is, so today I will be answering the question, what is calisthenics?

The word calisthenics comes from the Greek ancient words: kalos (beauty) and sthenos (strength). These ancient words give a representation of what calisthenics is. “Gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movement.” In simple words: Body-weight Training.

The idea is to train only using your body as resistance and using few pieces of equipment as possible.

This can range from the easiest of exercises, press-ups, sit-ups, squats, to near superhuman level exercises planch, handstand press-ups, human flags.

Calisthenics requires strength/ power, flexibility/ mobility and balance. This is not something that's achieved in a day, but a lifetime. I believe it's a something you can only ever get better at and never truly master.

To me calisthenics is a way of life, I am forever training to master the unmasterable art. What I truly enjoy is the intensity of the training merged with the creativity.

Failure is a beautiful thing, If you never fail you will never be original. 

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