AKA Bodyweight Training

WHAT IS CALISTHENICS

Calisthenics is a type of workout that uses our own bodyweight with little or no equipment.

The exercises involve movements that use large muscle groups, such as Pull-ups & Push-ups and helps to improve coordination, mobility, and strength.

Most people, no matter how skilled they are, can do these exercises. That’s what makes it so much fun!

THE START

In 2015, founder, Wesley, did his first pull-ups in what was then called a kid’s playground in a Amsterdam park. Later, we give it the name “calisthenics,” and kids had to make way for the adults.

Wesley executed his first Muscle-up after watching American calisthenics athletes on YouTube. Along with his experience in sports and as a teacher at the police academy he started teaching what he loved to do.

Now his goal is to teach his method to as many people as possible.

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Benefits

One of the best things about calisthenics is that you can do it wherever and whenever you want. More parks are opening worldwide because of its growing popularity.

It does not just benefit your body but your mind as well. When you become aware of what your body can do, it leads to a confidence-boost.

When you train well, your body makes endorphins, which help fight the effects of stress. Knowing what your body can do empowers you. It’s ideal for an indoor or outdoor training while meeting other calisthenics athletes!

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Let's Hang Together!

Amsterdam's Urban Gym

In the northern part of Amsterdam, between several shipyard containers, you’ll find our gym with bars and weights. Plus a indoor & outdoor area. You may get there by bike, car, metro, boat, or whatever else you can think of. This is where we take street workouts to a whole new level.

What others think

REVIEWS

Based on 154 reviews

Dunya Karadagli

2022-11-23

Na elke training heb ik een voldaan gevoel. Ik merk dat ik sterker word en dat mijn conditie ook beter is geworden. Niet alleen de training zijn super, maar ook de mensen waar ik mee train en de trainers zijn geweldig! Het is zeker een aanrader.

Valerio Vindigni

2022-08-01

Great place, great people! Wesley and team are very well prepared to offer you a hard training while having fun. I always look forward to going to train after work and have been able to improve my condition/strength in a few months. You won't regret joining this wonderful community!

Rajeev Bhatia

2022-07-27

I discovered this place recently and absolutely love it. Wesley and Lodewijk are great trainers and the community is amazing as well. It is a nice variation to my regular weightlifting training.Would highly recommend!

Diego Dabed

2022-07-27

I've been going there for 6 months now. I started because I got injured and couldn't do my usual sport but I think I'm not going back. Trainings are more than anything fun and the atmosphere is great. The trainers really manage to set an open environment and stimulate peer encouragement. Trainings are suitable for all levels in any day as the trainers know very well how to adapt the exercises for everyone. Calisthenics is a very complete sport and the people in charge really know what they are doing, I have not had an injury and have noticeably gotten stronger overall, further I feel my mind-body connection has improved. All in all, it is a great place and I would recommend it to anyone.

Leon Blok

2022-07-27

I don’t like the gym so much but I like it here! Nice divers trainers and workouts, good crowd and fun for every level.

Pedro Aragão

2022-07-27

Was looking for a place where I would not feel overwhelmed by performance anxiety. I usually like to workout on my own pace. In Calisthenics Amsterdam I felt welcomed by the experienced people. There is a lot of care by the teachers for you to not over do it and be mindful of your own body. It taught me a lot about how working out can be enjoyable and something you gift to yourself. It motivated me to look for more challenging workouts. What I learned there about my self and body I will take with me for life :)

armando rodriguez murcia

2022-07-27

100% recommended, if you are looking for a place to train hard, have fun and be around of very nice people this is your place.

Ali Marmaduke

2022-07-20

Great instruction offering individual attention and consideration for each person's physical condition. Great music. Great community.

Thomas

2022-07-20

Mooie plek met zeer ervaren trainers, goede vibes en fijne mensen! Persoonlijke benadering, met een juiste balans tussen uitdaging (maar niet forceren) en support, en uitleg over het waarom achter de oefeningen. Ze weten echt waar ze het over hebben en passen zo nodig aan op jouw niveau, dus ook top voor beginners.

Shalana West

2022-04-08

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