TL;DR: Lost 10 lbs. Pullups went from 3x2 to 10x8. Dips went from 3x5 to 10x8 (+35lbs). Push ups from 10 max to 30+. Got off of CBD for anxiety. Fell in love with calisthenics.
Before/After Pictures:
Hey BWF! As the year winds down, I wanted to share my short journey in calisthenics so far. In 2018 I had surgery to repair a torn ACL/MCL/LCL/meniscus (skateboarding). The recovery went terribly as I ended up with a blood clot in my calf after surgery. It led to me not properly rehabbing my leg.
Fast forward to June 2020 and I have just re-injured my ankle for to 100th time since surgery. I vowed right then to get myself back in shape...I'm 32, my body can't be on the decline yet. Only problem is, I hate the gym. I like sports, and the gym never felt like that.
As we've all gathered, I then found BWF. It was a game changer. I loved how it reminded me of skateboarding (tricks, self motivated, working with groups). I met with my physio and made a plan. Three months later he deemed my knee fully recovered. But I was hooked.
I started working out with an acquaintance (now good friend) every second day at a local park. Jump ahead another 3 months and here we are. After 6 months of consistent work and eating well (major factor), I feel better than I ever have. I stopped having to use CBD to manage anxiety, I haven't had any major injury setbacks and have never looked/felt better.
Some stats (Before | After):
Push Ups - 3x10 | 5x15 (+35lbs)
Pull Ups - 3x2 | 10x8
Dips - 3x5 | 10x8 (+35lbs)
L Sit - 5 sec | 30 sec+
My Program:
I played with so many different routines over the 6 months, watched/read everything on calisthenics I could. My average workout these days is always full body with two push, two pull, a leg circuit, ab circuit and multiple skill add ons (hand stand, lever training, false grip training etc.). Usually takes me about 1 hour and 45 min. I train every second day.
My Diet:
I eat plant based. Lots of fruits, smoothie bowls, rice bowls, salads etc. I supplement vegan protein, creatine, glutamine, BCAAs, B12, vitamin D etc. I ate at a deficit for the whole 6 months. Ranged between 1800-2800 calories a day.
Some Last Thoughts:
Calisthenics has been such an amazing addition to my life. If you're on the fence about getting into it - please, do yourself a favour. It's challenging, rewarding, and really fun once you're over the habit hump.
Big love to the whole community. Hannibal 4 King!
EDIT: A lot of people asking about how I fit in so many sets. I don’t do my maxes every workout, I stack workouts, do ab/leg circuits and often go for two hours.
Also, I made huge jumps in strength because I was at a deficit after injury. My before numbers were a bit deflated.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Before/After Pictures:
Hey BWF! As the year winds down, I wanted to share my short journey in calisthenics so far. In 2018 I had surgery to repair a torn ACL/MCL/LCL/meniscus (skateboarding). The recovery went terribly as I ended up with a blood clot in my calf after surgery. It led to me not properly rehabbing my leg.
Fast forward to June 2020 and I have just re-injured my ankle for to 100th time since surgery. I vowed right then to get myself back in shape...I'm 32, my body can't be on the decline yet. Only problem is, I hate the gym. I like sports, and the gym never felt like that.
As we've all gathered, I then found BWF. It was a game changer. I loved how it reminded me of skateboarding (tricks, self motivated, working with groups). I met with my physio and made a plan. Three months later he deemed my knee fully recovered. But I was hooked.
I started working out with an acquaintance (now good friend) every second day at a local park. Jump ahead another 3 months and here we are. After 6 months of consistent work and eating well (major factor), I feel better than I ever have. I stopped having to use CBD to manage anxiety, I haven't had any major injury setbacks and have never looked/felt better.
Some stats (Before | After):
Push Ups - 3x10 | 5x15 (+35lbs)
Pull Ups - 3x2 | 10x8
Dips - 3x5 | 10x8 (+35lbs)
L Sit - 5 sec | 30 sec+
My Program:
I played with so many different routines over the 6 months, watched/read everything on calisthenics I could. My average workout these days is always full body with two push, two pull, a leg circuit, ab circuit and multiple skill add ons (hand stand, lever training, false grip training etc.). Usually takes me about 1 hour and 45 min. I train every second day.
My Diet:
I eat plant based. Lots of fruits, smoothie bowls, rice bowls, salads etc. I supplement vegan protein, creatine, glutamine, BCAAs, B12, vitamin D etc. I ate at a deficit for the whole 6 months. Ranged between 1800-2800 calories a day.
Some Last Thoughts:
Calisthenics has been such an amazing addition to my life. If you're on the fence about getting into it - please, do yourself a favour. It's challenging, rewarding, and really fun once you're over the habit hump.
Big love to the whole community. Hannibal 4 King!
EDIT: A lot of people asking about how I fit in so many sets. I don’t do my maxes every workout, I stack workouts, do ab/leg circuits and often go for two hours.
Also, I made huge jumps in strength because I was at a deficit after injury. My before numbers were a bit deflated.
Happy Holidays everyone!
