gymnastics style training in the open
Dips and Lsits aren't the only exercises to do on parallel bars. There are many other much more challenging movements such as: Tucked Lsit Raises Lsit Pike Lifts Tucked Planche Raises Low Planche Raises Shoulder Stand Leg Raises Shoulder Stand to Lsit Stalder Hold to Tuck Planche https://youtu.be/oIz_4x0_zrI
Are you training for a particular bodyweight skill (handstand, muscle up, levers, etc) but aren't making any significant progress with it? Read on to find out why this may be the case. I've written this post assuming that none of the more obvious reasons below apply to you: Not exercising hard enough Example: You tried … Continue reading Why You Aren’t Getting Better at Calisthenics Skills?
New outdoor calisthenics classes coming to Leeds Meanwood Park in June 2018.
In this detailed post, I share my personal journey to achieving the pike press to handstand as a 6' 2" (187cm) vegetarian weighting 90kg, with focus on the exercises that worked for me and those that didn't. Brief Summary It took me about a year of consistent training to get the pike press handstand and … Continue reading How I Learned the Pike Press Handstand
Bodyweight circuit for strength, size and endurance at kids playground.
If you are a UK-based personal trainer or fitness instructor looking to train people outdoors (in a park or anywhere in the city), you need to get a license from your local council. Licenses are issued once a year and the typical requirements include: Relevant qualifications Public liability insurance up to £5m First Aid certificate … Continue reading UK PTs Need a License to Train People in the Park
Looking to do some group exercise in the park while the summer lasts? There is a bodyweight class happening in Meanwood Park on Mondays at 7pm. The class includes gymnastic-based exercises (handstands, L-sits, etc.) as well as some core and leg exercises. People of all ages and abilities can take part and easier alternatives will … Continue reading Outdoor Fitness Classes in Leeds
When I first started doing calisthenics back in 2008, I focused primarily on pull ups, push ups and dips. My focus remained the same for the next 5 or so years. I saw calisthenics as a way to build muscle, gain strength and look good. Occasionally, I would muscle up or handstand but my main … Continue reading How My Attitude to Calisthenics Has Evolved
Since not everyone is free to attend Monday's training at 7pm, I'm looking to set up new classes and I wonder if people have a preference about start times.
A gym is just a place and its equipment a tool designed to help you achieve your fitness goals, but the tool itself is less important than the way you use it. You are 100% responsible for becoming a better version of yourself.
New to Leeds? Here are my favourite places for calisthenics and street workout. 1. Norma Hutchinson Park LS7 horizontal high bars parallel bars monkey bars 2. Bramley Park LS13 horizontal bars parallel bars low horizontal bars monkey bars 3. Horsforth Hall Park LS18 horizontal bars parallel bars monkey bars
If you are an experienced calisthenics practitioner who can afford a basic gym membership, I strongly recommend incorporating weighted bodyweight exercises in your training as the seasons change. Weighted calisthenics will stimulate your nervous system and help you build more strength. Weighted calisthenics will also prevent you from reaching a plateau.