Exercise routines in the gym can often feel monotonous, leaving you looking for a change of pace. That’s where calisthenics comes in. This dynamic workout gives you control over your own body weight while helping you enhance your strength, endurance, mobility and coordination. In short, calisthenics can elevate your fitness level, and you can do it anytime and anywhere, without the need for expensive equipment or gym memberships.
Calisthenics has a long and rich history dating all (meaning “beauty”) and (meaning “strength”). In the nineteenth century, calisthenics gained popularity as a form of physical education. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, a German gymnastics instructor, is credited with popularizing calisthenics in Europe. Jahn believed this exercise could help foster physical and mental strength in individuals.
