{"id":297008,"date":"2022-09-18T17:19:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T15:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/home-gym\/come-diventare-un-atleta-di-calisthenics-di-successo\/"},"modified":"2022-10-27T18:57:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T16:57:32","slug":"how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a successful Calisthenics athlete"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having success in calisthenics training, just like in any other sport or physical activity, requires commitment, determination and time.<\/p>\n<p>The workout itself may not take more than an hour of your time per day, but the whole effort that has nothing to do with the workout will definitely require more attention, such as :<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Preparing food<\/li>\n<li>Learning muscle physiology<\/li>\n<li>Studying the correct technique<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&lt;\/ol<br \/>\n<strong>Calisthenics<\/strong> is one of the most spectacular but also difficult disciplines to learn. Let\u2019s see together some helpful advice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice dei contenuti<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef932f2c05f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef932f2c05f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/#First_of_all_Time_do_not_hurry\" >First of all: Time, do not hurry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/#Organize_your_program_well\" >Organize your program well!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/#The_commandments_of_Calisthenics\" >The commandments of Calisthenics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/#Cultivate_a_passion_for_gymnastics\" >Cultivate a passion for gymnastics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/#Say_%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D_to_monotony\" >Say &#8220;no&#8221; to monotony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/#Calisthenics_training_equipment\" >Calisthenics training equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/#The_history_of_calisthenics\" >The history of calisthenics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-become-a-successful-calisthenics-athlete\/#Conclusions\" >Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_of_all_Time_do_not_hurry\"><\/span>First of all: Time, do not hurry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everything takes time and you really have to be passionate about free body endurance training if you want to grow in this discipline.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Remember: It must become a lifestyle, otherwise it won\u2019t work.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You really have to cultivate the pleasure of training and try to focus on each training session, to optimize it as much as possible, to give the best of yourself.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Don\u2019t focus on the results more than on what you need to do when you\u2019re training. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organize_your_program_well\"><\/span>Organize your program well!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A good workout routine will always require planning.<\/li>\n<li>Professional athletes increase so much in fitness level because their whole day revolves around becoming the most performing they possibly can.<\/li>\n<li>For example, if I know that tomorrow morning I will do a very intense workout, then I have to consume carbohydrates one hour before training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_commandments_of_Calisthenics\"><\/span>The commandments of Calisthenics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform simple compound movements.<\/li>\n<li>All professionals practice their basics faithfully and consistently.<\/li>\n<li>Your results depend on your overall lifestyle rather than on your workout routine, such as dieting and resting properly.<\/li>\n<li>Progression is the name of the game, so always look for new ways to test yourself.<\/li>\n<li>You will need to find a way to overcome obstacles on your path.<\/li>\n<li>Always remember that small daily steps are better than a heavy workout done wrong.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever you are free, try to train for half an hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultivate_a_passion_for_gymnastics\"><\/span>Cultivate a passion for gymnastics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Motivation drives people to act. Unfortunately, motivation doesn\u2019t last. Perseverance and ambition will make a difference.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Say_%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D_to_monotony\"><\/span>Say &#8220;no&#8221; to monotony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monotony will always find its way into your life once you reach your routine. Be innovative and constantly change your workout routine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Redesign the weekly training.<\/li>\n<li>Try a new recipe.<\/li>\n<li>Change the training environment.<\/li>\n<li>Introduce something new into your workouts.<\/li>\n<li>Take a whole week off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calisthenics_training_equipment\"><\/span>Calisthenics training equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are determined to purchase<strong>\u00a0equipment for calisthenics <\/strong>we suggest you read this professional guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/calisthenics-training-equipment-for-home-gym-or-garage\/\">How to choose calisthenics training equipment for home gym or garage. <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_of_calisthenics\"><\/span>The history of calisthenics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are curious about the history of this spectacular discipline we invite you to read our article: Calisthenics | <a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/calisthenics-the-professional-guide-from-the-beginning-to-today\/\">Professional guidance from the beginning to the present. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/calisthenics-the-professional-guide-from-the-beginning-to-today\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-248018 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/movimento-turnverein-calisthenics-800x501.png\" alt=\"movimento turnverein calisthenics\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/movimento-turnverein-calisthenics-800x501.png 800w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/movimento-turnverein-calisthenics-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/movimento-turnverein-calisthenics.png 886w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusions\"><\/span>Conclusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The difficulties are real and you will face many.<\/p>\n<p>Just keep doing what you like, the best way you can, training for your own good, for the sake of training and health, not because you want to look better.<\/p>\n<p>Improving your aesthetics is a noble goal, perhaps the ultimate goal, but sometimes it\u2019s okay to just want to have fun exercising, without the pressure of chasing a goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having success in calisthenics training, just like in any other sport or physical activity, requires commitment, determination and time. 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