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Calisthenics Amsterdam Blog – Training Tips and Coaching Advice

We share what we have learned from years of coaching, training, and helping people reach their goals in Amsterdam Noord. Every post is written by our coaches based on real experience with real clients – not generic fitness advice you can find anywhere.

Whether you are looking for practical training tips, honest answers to common questions, or inspiration to stay consistent, you will find it here.

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Coach helping a desk worker with back pain from sitting through a strength exercise at Calisthenics Amsterdam
Coaching Insights
Oct 6, 2026
Wesley
5 min read

Back Pain From Sitting All Day: Can Strength Training Help?

Back Pain From Sitting All Day: Can Strength Training Help? Strength training can help some people with back pain, but sitting is not always the cause and there is no...
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Coach and prospective client in conversation about how to choose a personal trainer in Amsterdam Noord at Calisthenics Amsterdam
Coaching Insights
Aug 28, 2026
Wesley
7 min read

How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Amsterdam Noord

How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Amsterdam Noord To choose a personal trainer in Amsterdam Noord, judge three things: whether there is a real structure behind the sessions, whether...
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Coach guiding a client through a pull-up progression, showing the difference between personal training vs gym membership at Calisthenics Amsterdam
Coaching Insights
Aug 13, 2026
Wesley
7 min read

personal training vs gym membership

personal training vs gym membership Personal training vs gym membership comes down to one question: do you need access, or do you need a plan? A gym membership sells you...
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InBody scan being taken at Calisthenics Amsterdam in Amsterdam Noord
Coaching Insights
Aug 10, 2026
Wesley
7 min read

What Is an InBody Scan and What Does It Measure?

What Is an InBody Scan and What Does It Measure? An InBody scan is a body composition test that takes about 60 seconds and splits your bodyweight into three things...
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Coach talking with a new member during a free intro at Calisthenics Amsterdam to find out if calisthenics is right for them
Coaching Insights
Jul 28, 2026
Wesley
5 min read

Is Calisthenics Right for Me? An Honest Answer From a Coach

Is Calisthenics Right for Me? An Honest Answer From a Coach Is calisthenics right for me? For most people, yes — if you want to get stronger, move better, and...
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Calisthenics for parents – parent training pull-ups with a coach at Calisthenics Amsterdam in Amsterdam Noord
Coaching Insights
Jul 17, 2026
Wesley
5 min read

Training as a Parent in Amsterdam – How to Stay Strong When Your Time Isn’t Yours

Training as a Parent in Amsterdam – How to Stay Strong When Your Time Isn't Yours Can you seriously train as a parent? Yes – and you need less time...
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