At Calisthenics Amsterdam, we believe fitness should be fun, challenging, and empowering. Our calisthenics training classes bring out your inner child through playful movement and skill-building exercises. Whether you’re looking to master advanced techniques or simply want to break free from the routine, we help you discover your body’s potential in a supportive community.
Programming designed to keep you engaged. Learn new skills, have fun and see results.
Work 1-on-1 with a Personal Training, get a customized training program and stay accountable with personal training at Calisthenics Amsterdam.
Our group classes are designed to deliver a great workout whether you are just beginning your Calisthenics journey or already love working out.
Small group training offers the best of both worlds: Personalized attention and the energy of a group session. Experience tailored workouts, motivating community, enhanced accountability, efficient training, and affordable luxury.
Calisthenics (kuh-lis-then-iks) is a dynamic exercise method that utilizes your own bodyweight for resistance training. This fitness approach, derived from the Greek words for “beauty” (kállos) and “strength” (sthenos), empowers you to sculpt a toned physique and enhance your overall mobility without the need for fancy gym equipment.
Absolutely! Calisthenics offers bodyweight exercises that can be modified for various fitness levels. You can start with easier variations like incline push-ups or knee raises and progress to more challenging exercises as you get stronger.
Yes, you can definitely build muscle with Calisthenics. While reaching extreme muscle mass might be difficult compared to weight training, Calisthenics can help you develop impressive strength and definition. There are advanced Calisthenics skills that require significant muscle to perform.
The beauty of Calisthenics is that it requires minimal equipment. You can use your bodyweight for a full-body workout anywhere. However, some Calisthenics parks offer bars, pull-up stations, and dip bars that can help you perform specific exercises.
There are several ways to keep challenging yourself in Calisthenics. You can increase the difficulty of exercises by changing your body position, increasing repetitions or sets, or reducing rest time. There are also progressions for advanced moves like muscle-ups or planche push-ups.
Calisthenics offers a wide range of benefits including:
Accessibility: You can work out anywhere, anytime!
Full-body workout: Calisthenics exercises engage multiple muscle groups at once.
Improves functional movement: Many Calisthenics exercises mimic everyday movements, improving overall coordination and balance.
Strength and muscle building: As mentioned, Calisthenics can help you build significant strength and muscle definition.
Cost-effective: Since minimal equipment is needed, Calisthenics is a budget-friendly exercise option.
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