This is the first video I’ve seen with a real beginner!!! It was so frustrating not even being able to do a single pull up or dip. This is so motivating to keep with it even when it feels like you’re not making progress
Yes and the "real beginner" part is literally only 20 seconds out of an almost 30 minute video 🙄 Then she's magically doing full-body (not knee) push-ups. This video is her showing off, not inspiring people. I doubt she was even trying her best in the "beginner" scene, especially since she childishly slapped the camera in frustration after ONE weak attempt. It looked extremely staged.
@@Adelicows oh come on. you can clearly see progress. maybe she did not make tons of videos of her beginning stages but the progress looks realistic, when i was learning pull ups (chin ups), it looked the same, and you can also clearly see she wasn't that in shape in the beginning. seeing one hour of someone being a total beginner will not make it easier for you, and you KNOW people are beginners first who can not do a push up or pull up. what do you think happened that made her be able do a full push up (not knee push up)? well, take a wild guess - she kept practicing. there is no way around it.
@@youtubesucks5131 oh come on ...99% people wd agree tht whatever she showed as BEGINNER was PRO for most real beginners ...and even of shd didnt make vids in the beginning stage then shd shdve clarified it
Thanks for getting (and keeping) this more-mature gentleman into calisthenics. The young guys doing it forget about the true beginners and your messages/routines have been tremendously helpful.
Thank you Lucy - I’m 36 and started calisthenics about 8 months ago. I’m taking it very slow but am absolutely loving it. Your video is very motivating!!
You're soo underrated Lucy. I watch a lot of fitness related videos but there's something about your channel that feels so comfortable. You're my number 1 fitness youtuber ❤. I started loving calisthenics after seeing you. You're such a motivation. I love how you're confident in your body. Thank you soo much for teaching all of us. And I'm soo proud of you ❤.
Awwww that genuinely touched my heart! Thank you SO much, I genuinely couldn't ask for anything more than making you feel in a comfortable and safe space! So happy to hear your loving cali! What are you working on at the moment? Thank you for being you and I'm proud of you too! ❤ xx
Yaaaaas, am I wrong for really only wanting to get fit so I can twerk in a handstand?? Doesn't look like it, that was amazing and I felt so validated 😂 Fave part of the video so far 💞
I am a beginner. Busy since a month. I have an uncurable diastasis since the birth of my youngest child (6 years ago) and almost all physical difficult exercises are supposed to worsen it. Doctor's advise was not to do anything intensive. Did yoga for 5 years, but 40 days ago I just got fed up with slowly gaining more and more weight. I said 'screw my diastasis' and started doing REAL exercises. Started from nothing. Pushups on the wall were already difficult. Now, one month after starting doing it daily, I can do clean incline pushups, and since yesterday my first knee pushups. I have already lost 7 kgs. Have no money for a private trainer or fitness, but I'm improvising, using waterbottles to lift weights for example. Thank you for showing your timeline, things take time. I am already so happy about the small progress I made in 1 month, but it is always so empowering so see how other women are going through their empowerment. Screw my diastasis. I will always have a pillow belly, so be it. Not feeling guilty about it. It should be no excuse to quit exercise
I love this for you. You probably will improve your diastasis considerably by strengthening your core. Grow with Jo has a video specifically on training abs with diastasis recti and the comments all say it's improved it to the point where it was almost gone. Good luck
I went from 262 lbs in 2018 to 130-135 lbs now, joined a gym January 2022, got my first chin up December 18, 2022, got a set of 8 chin ups in March 2023, got really sick and was out for most of april/May but finally got back to the gym and yesterday did a set of 6, but I'm determined to get it back and keep going. I got really serious about calisthenics in November 2022 and decided nothing will stop me (I have to walk for two hours over mountain trails just to get home from the gym!) and I know it will take ages to get where I want to go but I enjoy it so much that I don't mind. I'm the only woman I know who does this stuff. But I'm in my 40s and I've learned that being the only one is perfectly fine.
you look so much more happy now! You should be exremely proud of yourself! All this work takes a ton of dicipline. Great work! Can't wait to see what you'll be able to achieve in another year!
when you said you started at 27, it gave me so much hope. I’ve just turned 26 and I’ve been skinny my whole life. Being skinny gave me little drive to work out because there’s always been a stigma that you work out only to lose weight, but i still kept up my cardio anyway just for heart health. If i show a random video of calisthenics to my friends, they would always say “Why bother working out, you’re already skinny anyways” and I feel discouraged everytime I hear that. I just want to feel strong and be able to carry my own body weight. I’ve always been in awe of people who can do calisthenics, it seems like an impossible feat for me, especially when I have quite a pear figure, my arms are the skinniest part of me. And trust me, they are noodle thin. Being only 5ft tall and just barely reaching 100lbs, I feel tiny and weak. I can’t even do a pushup eventhough I’m considered fit in cardio. I thought it was too late for me to finally learn calisthenics, that I was getting too old, but your video just lit up something and gave me so much hope. Being able to do just one proper push up on my toes would mean absolutely everything to me, and I hope I’m able to start making progress. Life has been stagnant, feeling like i have no purpose. You’ve just given me a goal to reach. Hope this message reaches you, thank you for the motivation! Lots of love! p/s if you have suggestions for what would be the best to start with for someone of my age and body type, i would love to hear it!
This is so powerful. And beautiful. ❤️ I hope you know you are able to do it. Just practice so much. Believe in yourself. The time will pass regardless of if you do it or not. And you won't be a beginner forever
It's never too late! Choose to start wherever you feel like you'd enjoy. Maybe it's pilates, maybe it's slowly upping the weights in the gym, maybe it's parkour, maybe it's at-home workouts, etc. It really doesn't matter where you start as long as you *do* start. 1- choose an activity you enjoy + 2- Don't forget to have realistic expectations! You don't need to be able to lift heavy, do a move, nor be able to do anything at all at first. Nobody is born skilled, it's just practice and learning over time. Social media makes it seem like it takes a few minutes to improve, but realistically it takes months, even years for some goals. Alsooooo, a fun idea you may try if you are interested is pole dancing!!! It's so fun spinning on the pole, you gain a bunch of confidence surrounded by supportive women AND it's soooooo goooood for upper body strength.
It's hilariously annoying just how many people in their 20s think they're too old for something. Please for the love of God, start your journey by widening your sense of perspective on life.
Hi Lucy - come July 1st I will have completed 2 years in the gym and I don’t think I would have survived that long had it not been for your excellent RU-vid videos. Especially during the first few months when I was struggling and was completely all over the place. This latest video of yours demonstrates to perfection what a Calisthenics journey is all about and the benefits it can bring to other areas of your life. Thank you so much!!!
Hey Lucy :) this video really inspires me to really start with calisthenics too. It's been on my mind for so long but never started. I'm 30 now and a skinny person and I really want to become stronger. Thanks for being an inspiration ❤😊
Woohoo this was brilliant!! This is a great motivation video for woman and men! I restarted my journey after a 5 year break, I’m now 45 and 7 weeks in, I concentrated on handstands and pull-ups to promote muscle memory and im now holding 40 second handstands and 7 strict pull-up’s. I couldn’t do 2 pull-ups when i restarted so my progression is so exciting. The hardest thing i think is that i know i used to do muscle ups and i was almost at front lever stage when i stopped so now my mind can do it but my body can’t!! But if you train hard and get 1% better every day, in 100 days you will be 100% better and thats 365% better each year!! Crazy numbers!! Let’s go 😄🙌🏻🙌🏻
I struggled with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and I'm into my 2nd year of rehabilitation of my core after triple hernia and diastasis recti repair after bearing 4 children. I was feeling discouraged. And I've been yoyo dieting to combat being iverweight my whole life. Then I found d your channel. Watching your video here,I feel inspired by your story. And your reflections on patience, progress, stepping back when it's not feeling fun - I need to hear these things. I am inspired once again. Thank you thank you for sharing this with your viewers!❤❤❤
Do callisthenics pros do cardio? Running, boxing, whatever. I'm really interested in turning into callisthenics once I finish my weights program (or when I do at least one decent pull-up and push-up). Still, I love running and don't see callisthenics experts showing that online. I know I can do whatever I want, but I don't want to do anything that goes against my progress.
It depends on what your goals are. (Personal trainer here). Cardio’s great for shredding as it burns extra calories. If you’re eating in a deficit but getting enough protein and hitting your macros daily you should retain muscle and shred fat whether you incorporate cardio or calisthenics alone or both, it just depends what your calories consumed vs expended are daily.
I love how real you are. I'm 44 and have been interested in calisthenics for a few years but never thought my body would be capable. I have been so worried that because I am neurodiverse and have fatigue that it was off limits to me. Having lost some weight I started looking for information on how to become stronger and came across your channel. I feel for the 1st time that maybe I actually can do this. Thank you for giving me that hope ❤
Love your videos. As a mature 59 year old, what are your thoughts on what can realistically be achieved as a beginner to callisthenics? Would your app be a good place to start? Thanks x
Thank you so much Helen! At 59 you can definitely start working towards those fundamentals (push up, pull up, dips, hip hinge etc) and just modify for your current level! I even have/had clients in their 60's learning handstands and doing amazing! The app has a solid beginner program which you can do at home which would be a good starting place or there are some follow along workouts on my channel which you could try out too! Let me know how you go, I can't wait to hear! xxx
After seeing this video, I might actually give Calisthenics a shot. I've been doing Yoga for roughly 4 years now, and most of my training revolves around Asana practice. Inversions and functional movement are so much fun for me and it sounds like Calisthenics gives you plenty of space to explore movement. I've seen clips of people doing super crazy stuff and felt a bit indimidated, so I appreiacte your realistic and transparent approach!
Im 21 and im crying at how beautiful those stunts were and how im just wondering if its possible for me thinking im only starting too late :> then you started much much later than me. Thank you
Thank you, Lucy. Really love your channel, this was very motivating especially as I’m dealing with an elbow tendon injury that has derailed my training. I’m 49 yo and only seriously got into fitness in last 2.5 years mostly weights but my New Year’s resolution was to get my first pull up. Injury has set that back. Fitness was transformative for my mental health and could never live without it again whatever that looks like given need for injury modifications, etc. keep inspiring people!
Oh wow, I can so relate! I am so happy you have found something you love!! Injuries really put a spanner in the works, especially when it's your passion but it will get better and being able to fully do what you love again feels all the more sweater! Happy training and stay strong! xxx✊🏻
I got goosebumps when you talked about the pride when achieving a new skill because I know exactly what you‘re talking about. The tears of joy…it‘s one of the best feelings in the world. That being said: I‘m looking forward to unlocking the muscle up and press to handstand together with you, as I got those same goals :D cheers!
OMG i just stumbled upon this video, and halfway watching through, while I thought this video was old and got at least a million views, it has just been uploaded! Glad to have found your channel, definitely subscribing! I am overweight, but can do 2 pullups and do a handstand with the wall. I really want to lose weight and start Calisthenics, so thanks for uploading this video, showing the way! All the love from Turkey!
Aww yay, I am so glad we found each other! It sounds like you have a really solid starting place so I have no doubt you'll see awesome progress! Keep me updated! Love from England xx
That guy at 2:11 watching you in awe is so cool! You're inspiring! I went to muscle beach in 2018 and I haven't given it much thought, but I knew I wanted to be like those people. They moved their bodies so effortlessly, I was in awe. 5 years later, always inconsistent with exercise, I'm starting the basics of Calisthenics so I can go to muscle beach one day and do what those people can do :)
Please, can you film a program oh workouts (like 10 weeks of workouts or begginer program, something that is 3-5 times a week but is an all-around)? Please, please, please! I
The montage in the beginning of this video made me actually tear up because I’m literally at the place you were in the very first clip and the frustration is real. Then to see your transformation seriously gave me hope to keep going 🥹
Just to mention it: you've been beautiful before your journey, you're still beautiful. But for that power of will to keep up this journey and progress I pay my deepest respect. This is my journey now, too. You motivate me. Thanks a lot. Stay cheerful and positive!
I did some calesthenics when i was in the police academy. But most of it was HIIT, running, or weights. I fell in love with weight training. But now im a stay at home mom and music teacher. After shutdowns, i stopped lifting weights when our gym closed down. I really love your approach to the body in general. We have our whole lives to live in these bodies. We should use them daily and make them strong. I am finding this mindset helps me in other areas like music. Im not the best violin player. But I want to play all my life. So instead of comparing myself to other players, I am going to learn a bit more and play a bit more everyday to keep up my skills and unlock new ones. I have found calesthenics a good fit for where i am in life. When i go on walks, I'll stop at the fence to do raised pushups and at the monkey bars to do dead hangs. I am working on keeping my expectations to just keep doing things and less on unlocking skills. But I know that unlocking new skills will support the motivation and excitement of loving in a body and caring for it. ❤
Your Energy is Amazing!! Ive been wanting to start a work out program, an outlet for all the pinned up bs i have in me and bc im getting older and older and older 😢.but i havent found the motivation to just start! 🥺
I really love the intro. If you know how a body reacts to training, one can clearly say you were a beginner. The way your back straightened I guess you did some casual fitness/bodybuilding until you nailed the pullup, then you shifted your focus on calisthenics. It's just how the big muscles evolved compared to the small ones and how your shoulder blades came backward and defined. Also, I like the message of changing a view on eating and training habits over the years. As a beginner, you need to get your power-to-weight ratio in check, and by how we humans are built running is our best bet. It even trains all the tiny stabilizers you most certainly need once you start with serious calisthenics. Keep your good work up 🙂
Hey Lucy! I watched a short on YT about your transformation and I searched the full version just to watch it!!! Thank you so much for sharing it. I injured lower my back 2 years ago and I felt so close to you when you mentioned that. After my injury I started working out the hardest I did in my life. I'm doing crossfit now, which I enjoy so much as I have very good trainers. But I always wanted to do hand stands and all that stuff that you are talking about with the Calisthenics!!! ❤❤ It's the first time I listen about it and you have driven me crazy 🤩🤩🤩 Big hug from an Argentinian living in New Zealand 😘
Thankyou for this video. I’m a 40 yr old single male. I’m not overweight parse but def not fit. Last week I decided enough was enough and have started doing body weight exercise after looking at all these jacked blokes who are fit as. There’s not a ‘completely entry level beginner video’ until now. I’m looking forward to my journey and being able take my shirt off with pride. And do a human flag at some stage. I can’t wait to dive through all your content and tips. Thankyou so much. Big love from Australia.
Thank you so so much for this video!!!! I’m 23 I was overweight most of my life, I’m still now😓 BUT, one thing inspired me a lot always and I never even knew a name for it, and now watching your video I realize that this is calisthenics!!!☺️ Thank you so much for sharing your journey and inspiring, you are a perfect example of: it’s NEVER late and EVERYTHING is possible if you want and keep going. THANK YOU!
'Calisthenics is fun' Thats absolutely it. Lifting weights gets pretty dull after a while, but i never get bored trying to nail a planche or handstand.
Thank you for being so real with your progress and especially your difficulties!! Calisthenics was always something I thought was super cool, but never had the courage to try. This month I started doing CrossFit, and having the opportunity to learn gymnastics related movements was so tough, but the ones that I was most drawn to! Still can't do a proper unassisted pull-up, but when I did my first wall handstand, I totally get what you mean about that pride about unlocking a new skill. Bodyweight and stability exercises are so hard to master, but the small success I have had has made me so motivated to try more!
6:43 this right here. I started dancing a year ago, just by myself learning kpop choreo and random TikTok dances I liked. I’ve always liked to dance, but I’m tall and awkward and didn’t know how to move my body, and I NEVER thought I’d ever get to the point where I’d actually call myself a dancer. Well, now I’m a dancer. And what made that possible, inevitable even, was the absolute joy that I found in it and the beautiful way it made my body feel. I literally can’t stop dancing and I don’t ever want to. I’m glad you found your “thing” and I’m glad I found your channel so that I can build strength for better muscle control!
The only thing I've been training for quite a few months now, is handstands. My headstand is starting to be really good, for handstands, I'm starting to get a second or two of hang but not secure. Don't feel secure enough to try without the wal. Also since I have no one to spot me.
Awesome work with the handstand and headstand training! It takes so much patience and hard work, you should be proud! Keep pushing and practicing and you'll continue to see progress. Try to incorporate learning how to bail out safely and comfortably so you can start practising without a wall and that should help when you don't have a spot! I'm proud of you! x❤❤
@@lucylismore hehe, I knew you where gonna say something about learning how to fall. it's what I've been avoiding like crazy. I just need to make a click and practice that for sure. Thanks for the kind motivational words!
This is my favorite fitness transformation video I have ever seen, because its so real and honest and approachable. It's not about outward appearance changes, but rather performance, ability, and self confidence. This is so rare to find on the internet. Thank you so much, it's inspired me and thank you again! Keep it up!
If you see the problem then you can change it. At least you know yourself, many people lack self awareness. If you lack motivation to do a whole workout, do one set of one movement a day. Somethings always better than nothing. Even if it’s the same thing every day. Maybe one day you add more reps, or more sets. Maybe you do two movements a day. Or switch up your movement from day to day. Just do it. What’s more important than your health. That’s what I tell myself daily. If I don’t take care of my body, I don’t deserve to do anything else. Health assurance is better than health insurance.
Looks like you have had fun along with the hard work. Great to see the journey since beginner. Did you have tips for overweight & middle-aged? Have significant weight gain as a side-effect of meds. Moderately fit with walking. Got to point of wall handstand & negative push-ups but frustrated that have gained more weight. Can't even lift my weight off the ground on a bar.
This has been incredibly awesome!!! I've been in and out if your channel since 2020. Eorking towards your direction but much older (55) and in need of much rebuilding (6 kids). You are so Inspiring!! Thank You!! ❤
I just want to say that no matter what age you are, its never too late to start. You will look back and say I wish I started. Start slow and progress from there. Do not compare yourself to anyone else but you. Go at your own pace. This is your journey and no one else. I have been off an on with calisthenics. I’m always so in aww of those who do it. My goal is to do the things I thought I couldn’t do and mobility.
The realism of even the people who love to workout have times when they do not want to do it at all and need to take a break… I find it easier to take a break for a week or longer and get back to it on a fresh start… Now after that break sometimes it feels like it has been months since you worked out 😮💨😮💨😮💨 I get to that point about 2-3 times a year of needing a break.😊
Awesome vídeo! ❤Im having a similar experience with yoga, ashtanga yoga , usually called rocket 🚀 it’s like if calisthenics meets yoga 😂. I’ll think you would be crazy about it too.
I am currently 100 pounds over my ideal weight, and I am currently in the process of documenting my journey. I really want to be able to do calisthenics. Your video is inspiring. Thank you ❤!
I am new to Calisthenics, basically an absolute Babay :D And really love your videos and your story. It seems relatable and so accessable for someone like me. Thank you so much for sharing your journey! - May I ask, do you have a stretching routine, that you can recommend? I don't quite yet get what you do apart from the pure calisthenics exercises because it looks like you're also very flexible. Thank you!
Obviously you didnt spend an hour a day jumping a foot to do pushups when you couldnt manage even one so how long a time did you devote to each exercise ? And how often ?
I'm 17 and I've been overweight my whole life ever since I was very young. I always overate and stuffed myself until I was nauseous... my parents didn't know about this and they thought I just needed a bit extra food to grow and they let me overeat. Nothing on there part. When I was younger I did gymnastics, ballet, dance, cheer, and tumbling but even with all that I still kept putting the weight on. I've tried all the diets all the exercise programs and I even do 4 sports combined. I do figure skating, roller skating, surfing, and rock climbing. (Non competitive) And I am STILL overweight. I struggle a lot with overeating, not being consistent, and procrastination. I also have autism and that just adds on to the struggle. I know what I need to do but I can't seem to just get myself to do it! Sometimes it feels like I don't have full control over what I eat and my subconscious just takes over and almost forces myself to overeat... resisting that is hard. This year is a year of no excuses for me. I've gave myself a challenge to have no sweets this year and so far it's going well but I still struggle with overeating. I have started calisthenics this month because I can do it whenever and it's pretty easy for me to just put some music on and do some one legged squats, push ups, weight lifting, or handstands. I plan to focus on calisthenics and cardio to hopefully finally loose weight this year so I can be more efficient in my sports and so I feel better and look good! Videos like these help me to make progress so thank you for this!
This is amazing. I would love to know if changed your diet, and how if you changed it.. And I am wanting to do this also as a 54 year old chubby guy, that is somewhat athletic.. LOL.. Thanks for sharing..
Your video came up on my Google 'list' (it really does listen), and hearing your story has really given me the push to get going. I've been interested in calisthenics for about 6 months and just don't know where to start, but you've definitely inspired me, and I'm looking forward to just exploring and seeing nuggets of progress! Thank you 😊
I am curious, do you think your ability to finally do a pull up was because your weight reduced to a level where your strength could overcome it? Strength increase alone? Bit of both?
It’s definitely got to be both. You have to think about the fat that when she was heavier, she was essentially building muscle by lifting heavy weight. And then she retained and built that muscle up as her fat shredded off from the calories burned while training those movements
Me as a child on the playground: Hardly moving at all, just observing the ants on the ground. Me, during the lockdown: starting with random Pilates and RU-vid workouts, here and there. Me, today, at age 47: Finally found a place to install a pull-up bar and started the Calisthenics journey. Now, in week 4, I am already stronger and more flexible than ever before. Progress is slow, but noticeable to me. I have never before looked forward to exercising. Now, I cannot await my next workout. Videos like yours are very precious as they show me this isn’t just a short phase of euphoria but can be the new normal of enjoying your body and thus enjoying life in a very fundamental way.
Dear Lucy What an inspiring journey. Kudos! It’s been an year I hv been searching and searching for someone who is a calisthenics trainer but is passionate, relatable & reasonably priced and now I hv found you here. Wow! Will email you, your online trainer app looks promising & such a transformation I have been wanting to rebuild my self after a low phase in my life had checked gyms, tried PT’s but it’s been a struggle Then looked up for calesthenics in my gym in London Surrey uk. But not much Hv browsed internet but in London it’s way too much out of my financial budget I could once do body weight pull ups , chip ups not a lot but 10 x2reps now I can’t do even 1 Hun when i was in my 20’s workout , came naturally to me , all cardio, weights though I still couldn’t do calesthenics which I all my life dreamed to do but felt some how may be due to different cultural background mindset that I can’t Until mid 30’s I was quite active but after that my body has undergone decline may be mid life crisis early hit LOL 😂 etc had a surgery too now @ 45 totally untoned … no exercise at all just brisk walk daily So I will be now starting as a beginner no muscle & strength at the moment and will hv to built this up Hun or if you are booked if you can recommend someone else may be? Xx Kind regards Py
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. You're articulate aswell it was a joy to listen to aswell. I've done my third calisthenics session today at home. I'm already feeling stronger. I cannot do pushups, pull-ups yet and cannot wait to accomplish those. Plus I want to be able to do L sit and crow pose. Then eventually handstands etc too. I'm so excited. I feel so much more grounded already
I literally found your channel the other day. I know next to nothing about Calasthenics. I am a yoga teacher and have been practicing for 22 years and I am embarrassed to say I still can’t do a handstand or a forearmstand. I have pretty much given up on achieving this but this gives me hope maybe there is still a chance. I lift dumbbells in the gym but perhaps I’m just not not doing the right exercises for these areas. Perhaps an old dog can learn new tricks. Life is one long learning journey.✨💜🙏🏻
I have a similar story. I was a bit overweight (not obese) for many years. And lost almost 20kg in the past year or so. The last few weeks I got really fascinated be calisthenics and started doing it at home. Today I got so frustrated because I still can't do a single push up or chin up. So I thought why do I even try this. But what the hell? I just started a few weeks ago and from nothing comes nothing. Changes don't come just overnight. Your video helped me to remind myself that I just have to work on my goals and don't give up so easily. Then I eventually can reach them.
I have been weight training for over yr and a half. I too lost weight, 70 lbs 5 yrs and maintaining. I too have had alot of L5-S1 problems, since my 20's. Im now almost 62. It does set me back but I am able to work out majority of the time 3 days week or I work around it. I am recently trying to learn pull ups. Very weak upper body. Working on those scap muscles. Cant even do a push up without assistance bands. But I'm determined! You're story is more similar to mine than any other one I've ever heard. I'm going to keep trying and not give up 💪. Thank you for sharing your story!
I started yoga just a little over a year ago, and I was mainly focused on my mental health more than strength building. I got so into it, though, that about 2-3 months after I started, I signed up for a yoga teacher training course, not because I wanted to be a teacher, but because I wanted to learn the fundamentals and how to create a sequence of my own. It totally changed my life. It kicked my ass in all the best ways, but even still, after 4 months of the YTT and another 6 months of on again/off again training (I had _a lot_ of work travel during that first year that made consistency hard), I didn’t think I was making much progress. Then I moved a couple of weeks ago, and I found it so much easier to carry the furniture and boxes, and my stamina just kept going. At one point, one of the movers asked if I had done sports in college (I’m in my late 30s so even if I did, a lot of that would’ve been lost lol). It really surprised me to see where I was at, because a year ago I would’ve _struggled_ with that move. The best part is, I just unlocked crow pose two days ago! It’s my first hand stand pose that I’ve been able to do. I can only do it for 3-5 seconds, but I can do it consistently and that’s really inspiring and has given me hope that I may be able to try a real hand stand and other poses in the future with practice and patience. Also, I really appreciate these timeline videos, it helps me put my practice into perspective. I totally agree that you can internalize these short clips and think that people learn to do various poses in 5 minutes not 5 months, or they master their practice in 5 seconds, not 5 years. Seeing where you were at at each year gives me hope and perspective to keep going and not worry too much about not doing it “fast enough.”
What dedication! And progress! Wow! Been dabbling with calisthenics here and there myself as well, since from around the same times as shown here but the amount of awesome feats is on another level compared to mine. On my defense I'm old and lazy. :p
I generally don't respond to vids, however, I have a great amount of respect for your determination. I hope you achieve your goals and share your drive with others. Take care. G
I really smiled when you said that you wanted to do a chin-up. I'm in that mindset. I lost weight the last year and wanted to stick to exercise with a goal and I always thought of the scene with Sarah Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day doing a chin-up in her cell and now that I'm 51 I'm obsessed with that. LOL I noticed some improvements. I can't believe it. I know I'll get there. It's nice to hear someone who started like me and speaks realistically.
