The Most Important Lesson Thomas Learned With Calisthenics
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This is the story of Thomas – The Movement Athlete
Thomas is a banker living and working in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a paying member at a gym he never attended for several years before setting his sights on bodyweight training and running.
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“My friend challenged me to finish a half-marathon. I had never finished a run of this length before.”
He’s been a regular runner ever since, although it wasn’t enough for him.
“Now I focus on bodyweight training. I still go running but only as additional cardio-training twice a week. Even now, I still have enough stamina to participate in half-marathons.”
Thomas wanted a different body than a runner’s body, which is why he’s focused his attention on calisthenics.
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He no longer struggles to be consistent
“I pencil my training days in four weeks in advance. I then plan my other dates around the training. If there is a collision with dates I still have the flexibility to move the training to other dates.”
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He has become more patient with himself
“I have become more patient with myself considering my training and my progress: Even if I have to miss scheduled trainings due to the circumstances (e.g. business travel, sickness/flu) I am not blaming myself for not taking training seriously enough or losing faith in reaching my training goals.”
He no longer feels guilty, which gives him a healthier mindset about his training. It’s a lifelong journey, and you shouldn’t beat yourself up for missing a day.
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He feels supported through the entire experience
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