This is the story of Sandor- The Movement Athlete

 

💯Familiar with physical activity

Sandro enjoys physical activity. He enjoys engaging in sports such as basketball, football, table tennis, skiing, and much more. However, his favourites are soccer and football.

Other than that, we didn’t have much interest in calisthenics beforehand.

💪Getting stronger injury-free

“How I learned about Calisthenics is that I had several injuries already in my life during working out in the gym or even playing football.”

Because of Sandor’s activities, he eventually sustained several injuries in the course of his life.

All movements carry some risks, even the simplest and easiest of movements. However, the risk of injuries increases when you’re pushing your body to its limits. 🤒

The risk also rises as your frequency of physical activity increases as well.  

Unfortunately for Sandor, he had multiple injuries, which meant it was time for him to make a change in his training to avoid or at least minimise the risks. 

Calisthenics as medicine🩺

This brought him to calisthenics which is an excellent way to treat injuries. 

Pain and injuries can occur due to a couple of things: 

• 🚫 Overtraining

• 🚫 Incorrect movement

• 🚫 Trauma
• 🚫 Overly repetitive movements create an imbalance
• 🚫 Or accidents such as a wrong step

It can also be a mix of these factors. 

Pain signals our brain that something is wrong and that something needs to change. 

While the seemingly obvious option is to rest completely, sometimes, it can be counterproductive. 

Allowing an injured section to rest for extended periods of time fully can cause you to lose muscles and function for that particular section of the body.

This is how calisthenics can be used to treat injuries. 

Calisthenics🤸 is a form of natural movement. It follows the natural patterns of the body and can be adjusted to target specific functions of the body. 

Movement helps blood circulate in the affected area to boost recovery while preventing function loss of the muscles and passive structures. 

Sandor became aware of this opportunity calisthenics could provide, so he switched to calisthenics training to prevent injuries and even improve his body’s movement functions.

Read more: 📍How to Treat Injuries with Calisthenics

 

😱No progress in calisthenics

“But I couldn’t succeed because there were moments when I felt stuck on a specific level, and I have no progress at all.”

Unfortunately for Sandor, not all calisthenics training is made the same. 

Some calisthenics programs can do more harm than good.  

If the calisthenics program isn’t built in a scientific manner and pushes the body too much, the risks of injuries come back. 

If the program lacks progressiveness and adaptation, it can easily cause plateaus and stagnation, which Sandor and many other calisthenics athletes experienced.

 

🥺No roadmap or clear guide

“…and even though I could reach specific levels, I didn’t know how to progress even more, like a human flag, a front lever, or even a muscle up.”

Another common issue with some calisthenics programs is the lack of progressiveness. 

Calisthenics should be PROGRESSIVE. 

This approach makes calisthenics unique and challenging but more exciting than weightlifting. 

With weights, progression is quite straightforward. You just have to add more weights and then continue with the same movement patterns. 

With calisthenics, it’s not just about adding more reps and sets. There are many factors you can manipulate in order to progress. 

But because of this approach, things can get confusing and overwhelming quickly! 

And since calisthenics, as a sport, isn’t institutionalized yet, there are tons of approaches and recommendations that are not yet standardized. This means you might be following a road that isn’t clear or not effective. 

 

 👎 Lack of structure and personalization

“Even though I was looking for videos on the internet or other books, it didn’t provide me with a full program and a personal program.”

Another reason many people struggle to make significant progress in their training (calisthenics or even with other disciplines) is the lack of a structured proram and personalisation. 

Even if a tutorial shows how to perform an exercise excellently, getting there is a totally different story. 

Remember that you don’t get stronger training the full planche. You grow stronger by training TOWARDS the skill.

Planche, and other higher-level exercises, are the goal, but the process you undergo is the main recipe that helps you improve your strength, mobility, and bodyweight mastery. 

Planche and other skills are the demonstrations of your bodyweight mastery.  

 

❌Lack of structure

Sometimes, an intuitive workout or a workout based on feeling can be effective. 

But in most cases, it can cause some issues, especially for individuals just starting out in calisthenics. 

Having a good structure provides a starting point for your goals. Plus, it can also help you stay motivated in your workout.

 

⏬Lack of personalization

Not all athletes start at the same point.  

Even if you’re a beginner, your skills and weaknesses are most likely different from another beginner. 

Under the beginner level, there’s a wide spectrum of strengths and weaknesses that each person possesses. 

This means that a structured program designed for you might not be efficient for another beginner. 

For example, what if you’re already proficient with push-ups but can barely hang on a bar for a pull-up? 

Then a program designed for a beginner who is a complete beginner might not be effective for you since it’s going to start from complete beginner push-ups. 

A better program option should include a beginner pull-up progression while also offering a more challenging push-up variation or goal. 

Each individual is different and requires different needs to progress.

 

💥Finding the perfect solution: The Movement Athlete app

“So during this pandemic situation, I was looking for something that is really motivating for me, even at home. And TMA was the perfect choice for me.”

Even with Sandor’s unfortunate experience with calisthenics, he was still motivated and inspired, thanks to a friend who shared with him what he could possibly achieve with bodyweight training. 

Here are some of the exercises he’s most excited about: 

• ✅ Planche – The Ultimate Guide to Planche
• ✅ Front lever – The Ultimate Guide to Front Lever
• ✅ Muscle-up – How to Muscle-up

And ever since becoming a Movement Athlete, he feels like he’s much closer to learning these skills than he ever felt!

And here’s how TMA does it!

 

🌟Personal trainer at home

“So now I feel like I have a personal trainer in my home gym and the artificial intelligence algorithm running in the background.”

Since training with The Movement Athlete, Sandor felt like he’s been training with his own personal trainer, accessible through his mobile device. 

He can easily train with guidance in the comforts of his own home without hassle. All he has to do is show up and do the work. 

The app’s powerful AI prepares everything he has to do in his workout!

🙌Personalized training

“Everything is personalized!”

The Movement Athlete app puts special emphasis on personalisation. This is an element we implemented in Movement Athletes’ workouts to help them progress in an efficient and safer manner.  

Personalisation doesn’t only apply through the training structure in terms of strengths and weaknesses. 

In the app, Sandor can also choose when and how he wants to work out.  

The app allows him to choose the equipment available to him at the moment. He can easily set the duration of the workout and when he wants to train. This way, the workout he gets fits his lifestyle, so he can stay consistent. 

A fully personalized workout is the best way to make meaningful, long-term progress.  

Cookie-cutter workouts or one-size-fits-all workouts do more harm than good. 

Read more here: The End of Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Workouts.

🎯Adaptive approach

“I really feel [the adjustment] when I give feedback on how I feel during a workout.”

But personalization can’t stand alone.  

In the TMA app, we pushed the boundaries by providing an adaptive workout that adjusts based on Sandor’s needs, current skill level, and energy levels. 

This is called 📍autoregulation. 

Workouts and fitness are just one aspect of our lives. We all have other crucial responsibilities we must handle daily, which consume mental, physical, and emotional energy. 

This means we can’t always give our 110% every workout. We can’t always hit that target rep range or exercise form. But this doesn’t mean we can’t make meaningful progress during that workout. 

⚡️The app makes necessary adjustments to Sandor’s workout so he can remain challenged but not to the point that he’s getting drained. 

Through autoregulation, Sandor’s workouts help him make progress while not pushing him until he gets overtrained and drained.  

Autoregulation helps with efficient progress in a safe manner in the long run. 

Keep in mind that fitness is a life-long journey. It’s not an 8-week plan or a 6-month cycle. You can keep improving for life if you train with autoregulation. 

 

📌Takeaway

 

After training with cookie-cutter workouts and following random Youtube videos, Sandor realized that he needed to make a change to break his plateaus.

With The Movement Athlete app’s adaptive, personalized program, he is now making significant improvements and getting closer to his goals!

At the same time, he no longer worries about injuries!🤯

🔥What Sandor wants to share with you.

“If you’re hesitating about whether you should purchase the app or not, I suggest you go for it. You will not regret it.”

Sandor definitely didn’t regret becoming a Movement Athlete. You, too, can enjoy the benefits of training with us!

🔐 If you’re interested in trying it out, there’s no pressure!

Become a Movement Athlete now! 

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