Gymnastics rings were invented by the German Friedrich Jahn in the early 19th century, and since have grown to become one of the grandest apparatuses in modern men’s artistic gymnastics. They require both strength and grace, incorporating both static holds and...
Calisthenics Training
Human Flag – Calisthenics Static Hold Complete Guide
The human flag is an icon in calisthenics, and is perhaps one of the few unique static holds not found in gymnastics. There have been similar variations in pole dancing, however it’s likely that calisthenics founded this isometric hold. In calisthenics the human flag...
Street Workout For Beginners
What is Street Workout?Street workout is an emerging fitness discipline; forged in the fumes of chaos. It hails from Eastern Europe and Russia, where street workout stations are as commonplace as alcohol selling kiosks. Slavs embraced this style of workout due to the...
How To Lose Weight Fast Without Cardio
Losing fat is a tricky business. Fat is at the end of the day the body’s energy storage. The very process of storing fat is embedded into every human by evolution, and has been integral to our survival through millennia. That is until very recently. Never in human...
Calisthenics Australia – From Dance to Street Workout
Calisthenics Australia is the governing body behind what has traditionally been a sport of dance - incorporating elements of rhythmic gymnastics, performing arts and costumes. This type of calisthenics is female dominated, unsurprisingly. It has been around for some...
Weight loss – Exercise Programs To Lose Weight Without The Gym
Weight loss is not as complicated as most people make it out to be. The premise of weight loss comes down to energy IN vs energy OUT. Energy is measured in calories (or joules). Food has chemical energy in the form of macro-nutrients: carbohydrates, fats and protein....
How To Use Resistance Bands In Calisthenics Workouts
Resistance bands are elastic bands used in calisthenics street workout. They are a fantastic tool for warming up, muscle activation, resistance exercises, rehabilitation and assisted body-weight exercises. They are especially useful in calisthenics, as many exercises...
5 Best Gyms In St Kilda, Melbourne
Exercise is an integral part of our lives. It is demonstrably beneficial for our well-being, health and longevity. Exercise statistics show that 54% of people that exercise train at the gym. The other 46% train outside, at calisthenics parks or participate in other...
Top 5 Reasons You Should Consider Training At A Calisthenics Gym
When you type ‘gym near me’ into Google Search, what are you looking for? Most people don’t really have anything specific in mind. A gym is a gym after all. There are many types of gyms, but unless you’re drawn by loyalty to a particular brand or have heard good...