Why We Love Outdoor Training: Insights from Your Coaches
When I moved to Sydney in 2011, I was immediately drawn to the outdoor training culture. Coming from the UK, where outdoor fitness was mostly limited to running or team sports, I had never experienced anything quite like it. Sydney introduced me to a vibrant scene of outdoor gyms and fitness communities that became a […]
The Challenges and Rewards of Coaching Calisthenics: 10+ Years of Experience
When I first began coaching calisthenics over a decade ago, it was a rare sight to see someone executing advanced moves like a muscle-up. I remember there was one guy in the park, Alex, who could do a muscle-up, and we all thought he was a god. Fast forward to today, and it’s not unusual […]
How a Failed Mudrace Inspired Me to Start Calisthenics
In February 2012, I had one of those wake-up calls you don’t see coming. The kind that shakes you to your core and forces you to reassess everything you thought you knew about fitness. It all started with what I thought would be a simple challenge: the Warrior Dash, a 5km mud race that I […]