Calisthenics is a discipline derived from gymnastics which involves developing strength, endurance, flexibility, mobility and body control using only one’s own body weight. The term comes from the Greek words kalos (beautiful) and sthénos (strength).

It includes fundamental movements such as push-ups, pull-ups, dips and squats, as well as more advanced moves such as the muscle-up, the human flag, the front lever and the plank.

It is most often practised outdoors, on pull-up bars, parallel bars or on the ground, making it accessible to everyone, without the need for a gym membership or expensive equipment. Beyond physical performance, calisthenics emphasises gradual progression, discipline and mastery of movement and the mind. Calisthenics is the art of pushing your limits and challenging yourself every day using your own body. Every workout makes you stronger, and every milestone you reach proves that you can go further.

Whether you’re doing your first pull-up, your first muscle-up or holding a front lever for your first few seconds, only one thing matters: keep going. One more rep, one more second, one more day.

It’s a sport that will transform you – but not just physically.