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Well I wanted to do something different and challenging, with the Covid19 pandemic I started to read about Calisthenics.

Well I wanted to do something different and challenging, with the Covid19 pandemic I started to read about Calisthenics.

You're just about to step up for your first set of pull-ups, and you feel extra confident because you've been doing bodyweight training for a time. You know the exercises are safe, so there's no need to worry about any injury - or is there?

Here’s a story of an injured scientist, but found new strength and a sustainable approach to fitness thanks to calisthenics.

I can tell the research that went into The Movement Athlete. It's better than any trainer at the gym.

I want [my family] to train this way....calisthenics. If I could go back in time 30 plus years I would tell my younger self to stop the weights and stick with progressive calisthenics.

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I was looking something like TMA for two reasons:
- just be able to follow a coach and routine and no think about how to construct it
- have a well-structured program that can develop new skills useful for my main sports and not a basic home workout trainer.

Since then you have launched the The Movement Athlete App, my life has changed soooo much for the better. I am now leaner, more flexible and fitter than ever before in my life.

“...the website just had a bit more information. It sounded like the people from the company knew what they were talking about. It seemed quite structured in the approach, so that's why I chose it.”

My workouts were primarily focused on running and weightlifting. I wanted to change my workout regimen and increase my mobility.

Honestly, that’s how it helped me just in my daily life; I’m able to be active with my kids and play with my kids and not always be injured or hurt.