Started training calisthenics for the first time ever, this year in August, at 54 years old. Hit my first muscle up in 7 weeks. Working on the planche and handstand now… and I can tell that’s going to take a long long time (hoping to have them in the next couple years), but I can’t emphasize how much I’m enjoying the training. I had become so bored with regular weights and now I can’t wait to get to the gym every day! I sure do wish we had a gymnastics gym that had sessions for older people.
My local gymnastics club had/has parkour classes for adults. May be worth looking into. Edit: strength training is similar, but the real benefit is access to the equipment.
me who got my gymnastic rings when I was 28 and it has completely change my workout life, now I'm 32 and I never felt this strong and mobile plus and I'm able to perform skills that my 15 year old self would feel jealous at
I started serious calisthenics a few months ago at the age of 76. It has already transformed my body shape and musculature. I think you missed out the main reason why older people should do it; it is the natural antidote to sarcopenia - loss of muscle mass with aging: my muscles are now growing in size and strength. Longevity is directly correlated to muscle mass. You mention body awareness, and there is no question my balance and mobility have improved, factors again which are strongly correlated to longevity. Do calisthenices and live longer and better!
Yes, gymnastics does require a lot of focus. I am lucky that there is a gym where I work, but all the people do there is bench pressing and treadmill, and maybe some leg curls. Most seem more interested in their phones. If I do my press handstands or backlevers, they just think I am a weird old man!
Our family grew up doing sports. We had a pull-up bar at the door to our bedroom and we competed against each other each day. I learned to walk on my hands and continued into my 40s. I also competed in swimming well into my 30s. When I turned 15, our mom brought us to the gym where I was taught how to use the "machines" and free weights. Sadly, I spent most of my years lifting weights like everyone else. I started on some "cardio equipment" to "warm up", then hit the weights. While this kept me "strong", I ended up just gaining weight. I didn't like the way I looked or felt. Last year, I noticed the "best looking" people in the gym spent most of the time on the floor - away from the equipment. I watched the way they were working out. None of them were lifting weights. They were doing mostly bodyweight exercises (yoga, Pilates, pull-ups, etc.). I also noticed they used bands and straps a lot. In fact, it seemed the "least healthy looking people" were using the cardio equipment (which I no longer use). So I switched my training. Now, I go directly to the back of the gym and spend most of my time on the floor or doing pullups on the straps. Immediately I noticed a change to my body where I look and feel so much better. I still lift weights, but this is usually at the end of my workout - as a "supplement". Nearly all of my time is using bands, straps, and cables. Now that I found your channel, I am going to download the app and begin to follow your methods. I thank God for you and people like you. Please keep up the good work.
I started my gymnastics career 3 months ago at the age of 53, along with my wife. We have lifted weights for years, but this is new to both of us. I had never done a cartwheel in my life until that first day of class. I hurt so much that weekend, I wasn't sure if I was going back. Now I am a couple of lessons away of getting my glide kip and muscle up. We started working on back handspring progressions last week, and frankly it terrifies me, but one day I will do it! I hope I can keep this up for many years. Our class is small, usually just 6-8 adults of about age 25-35.
I'm an enthusiastic mountain hiker and my training has really helped me to move better and more efficiently over rough terrain. I don't get tired so quickly anymore. So yes it really helps to start doing gymnastics.
Funny enough, I did gymnastics before and during the time I had started playing ice hockey when I was really young(started gymnastics at 2-3 and then hockey at 4-5). Then my parents said, you need to choose one or the other, as we didn't have a lot of money. I chose hockey as I had way more fun with it, even though it probably cost my parents more than gymnastics would have. Looking back, I wouldn't have changed my decision, but now in my 40s, I've started doing callisthenics and thoroughly love it. So much more functional than lifting weights, unless of course, you're looking for size only of course. Will I do anything fancy one day? Who knows after a few years mastering the basics, we'll see! =)
I believe that eighty percent of ailments people suffer from can be cured by doing a regular execise program. The key word in that is REGULAR. During periods in my life when I fall have fallen out of exercising for awhile, I start small to get back into it, otherwise looking at jumping into a one/two hour work out makes me think,,I'll start tomorrow. It may sound ridiculous but I'll tell myself, just five minutes to start and in no time I am back to a regular workout.
No matter your age, you can and should train the basics - push ups, dips, inverted rows, pull ups/chin ups, squats, lunges. I don't see a reason to train for complex exercises such as muscle ups, planchet, handstand press... unless you want to impress your friends. Training for months and years to perform one of the above skills usually deters/ discourage people from being consistent, especially an older person, therefore I 'm always an advocate for the simple basic exercises, which you can scale with weights if you wish to.
Bro your advice is amazing!! I'm 41 years on July and I've been designing a training system that i can do as a lifestyle and for good health no more showing off until later in my life. I was looking at strength and flexibility and I've found it on your channel and advice! I've been experimenting with rings and im happy no wrist, elbow and knee pain 😬 and my biceps are coming along very nicely thank you so much!! 🙏🙏🙏
I'm 20 years old i want to achieve the Iron Cross for my father because he held it in the past as planche and front lever well. also, I like how my friends tell me that I'm genetically modified and to be honest I kinda am 🤣
Dude, thank you, it is inspiring. I am 47 and staring at it too. By the way, you look like a friend of mine from my childhood, he was Brazilian / Sao Paulo and was a descendant of Italians. Your videos are very helpful.
56 and going strong... The human body is meant to move so get off the couch and get active! :) Eat right, train smart and set goals. The last few years I've concentrated much of my training on calisthenics and weight training. My cardio is usually ice hockey and cycling with some stationary cardio (rowing being my favorite choice). Much of my inspiration has come from Adam's channel and a couple others so thanks! Love the lifestyle and hope all you beginners enjoy it too :) hence the (Lv2keepfit screen name). Thanks again Adam, from Ont.Canada.
I'm in the N Houston area and have had no luck finding a gymnastics gym that caters to adults... any ideas? I can't even find a public park with gymnastics or calisthenics equipment...
If you can't find a gymnastics gym locally. Try finding a pole fitness and a aerial silk/hoop class. Not exactly gymnastics but it's darn close and easier to find.
Started working out on the rings during COVID at home at 63, I’m 66 now and still am enjoying my ring workout.
Nice! 💪💪💪
Quiero un par de anillas
Started training calisthenics for the first time ever, this year in August, at 54 years old. Hit my first muscle up in 7 weeks. Working on the planche and handstand now… and I can tell that’s going to take a long long time (hoping to have them in the next couple years), but I can’t emphasize how much I’m enjoying the training. I had become so bored with regular weights and now I can’t wait to get to the gym every day! I sure do wish we had a gymnastics gym that had sessions for older people.
My local gymnastics club had/has parkour classes for adults. May be worth looking into.
Edit: strength training is similar, but the real benefit is access to the equipment.
How did you do? Started calis and body weight for 2 months now,but can't do a single pull up
me who got my gymnastic rings when I was 28 and it has completely change my workout life, now I'm 32 and I never felt this strong and mobile plus and I'm able to perform skills that my 15 year old self would feel jealous at
Haha nice! Thanks for sharing
I started serious calisthenics a few months ago at the age of 76. It has already transformed my body shape and musculature. I think you missed out the main reason why older people should do it; it is the natural antidote to sarcopenia - loss of muscle mass with aging: my muscles are now growing in size and strength. Longevity is directly correlated to muscle mass. You mention body awareness, and there is no question my balance and mobility have improved, factors again which are strongly correlated to longevity. Do calisthenices and live longer and better!
Yes, gymnastics does require a lot of focus. I am lucky that there is a gym where I work, but all the people do there is bench pressing and treadmill, and maybe some leg curls. Most seem more interested in their phones. If I do my press handstands or backlevers, they just think I am a weird old man!
Our family grew up doing sports. We had a pull-up bar at the door to our bedroom and we competed against each other each day. I learned to walk on my hands and continued into my 40s. I also competed in swimming well into my 30s.
When I turned 15, our mom brought us to the gym where I was taught how to use the "machines" and free weights. Sadly, I spent most of my years lifting weights like everyone else. I started on some "cardio equipment" to "warm up", then hit the weights. While this kept me "strong", I ended up just gaining weight. I didn't like the way I looked or felt.
Last year, I noticed the "best looking" people in the gym spent most of the time on the floor - away from the equipment. I watched the way they were working out. None of them were lifting weights. They were doing mostly bodyweight exercises (yoga, Pilates, pull-ups, etc.). I also noticed they used bands and straps a lot. In fact, it seemed the "least healthy looking people" were using the cardio equipment (which I no longer use).
So I switched my training. Now, I go directly to the back of the gym and spend most of my time on the floor or doing pullups on the straps. Immediately I noticed a change to my body where I look and feel so much better. I still lift weights, but this is usually at the end of my workout - as a "supplement". Nearly all of my time is using bands, straps, and cables.
Now that I found your channel, I am going to download the app and begin to follow your methods. I thank God for you and people like you. Please keep up the good work.
I started my gymnastics career 3 months ago at the age of 53, along with my wife. We have lifted weights for years, but this is new to both of us. I had never done a cartwheel in my life until that first day of class. I hurt so much that weekend, I wasn't sure if I was going back. Now I am a couple of lessons away of getting my glide kip and muscle up. We started working on back handspring progressions last week, and frankly it terrifies me, but one day I will do it! I hope I can keep this up for many years. Our class is small, usually just 6-8 adults of about age 25-35.
Nice!!
Adam, you are a role model yourself and an aspiration to many people including me. Great video. Many thanks. 🤸♂️👍
I appreciate that!
I'm an enthusiastic mountain hiker and my training has really helped me to move better and more efficiently over rough terrain. I don't get tired so quickly anymore. So yes it really helps to start doing gymnastics.
You are never too old, i`m 60yo but compared to some i`m still a youngster.
Absolutely! Keep it up
100% Been very ill for almost 3 weeks but getting back into things at 50+ 😁
That’s it!!
Funny enough, I did gymnastics before and during the time I had started playing ice hockey when I was really young(started gymnastics at 2-3 and then hockey at 4-5). Then my parents said, you need to choose one or the other, as we didn't have a lot of money. I chose hockey as I had way more fun with it, even though it probably cost my parents more than gymnastics would have. Looking back, I wouldn't have changed my decision, but now in my 40s, I've started doing callisthenics and thoroughly love it. So much more functional than lifting weights, unless of course, you're looking for size only of course. Will I do anything fancy one day? Who knows after a few years mastering the basics, we'll see! =)
No rush!
I believe that eighty percent of ailments people suffer from can be cured by doing a regular execise program. The key word in that is REGULAR. During periods in my life when I fall have fallen out of exercising for awhile, I start small to get back into it, otherwise looking at jumping into a one/two hour work out makes me think,,I'll start tomorrow. It may sound ridiculous but I'll tell myself, just five minutes to start and in no time I am back to a regular workout.
Any recommendations how to find gymnastic class for an adult. I’ve been looking for one but seems I can’t find any !!!
Gymnastics and calisthenics training may also help for learning martial arts
Now I know for sure that I have nowhere to hurry!
Absolutely
Adam always here to inspire everyone ❤ keep up the awesome work brother 👏 💪
🙏🙏🙏 appreciate it
No matter your age, you can and should train the basics - push ups, dips, inverted rows, pull ups/chin ups, squats, lunges. I don't see a reason to train for complex exercises such as muscle ups, planchet, handstand press... unless you want to impress your friends. Training for months and years to perform one of the above skills usually deters/ discourage people from being consistent, especially an older person, therefore I 'm always an advocate for the simple basic exercises, which you can scale with weights if you wish to.
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Good list of exercises. I would add the hollow body and superman for the core and perhaps something that directly strengthens the shoulders.
I am 39, and just started less than a year ago. It's never too late. My goal is to be able to do a planche pushup before I am 40.
Wow!!! Congrats
Sir make a video for starting gymnastics for fatty peoples
I'm 198cm and have 95kg and can do 3 perfect ring muscle ups😉
Bro your advice is amazing!!
I'm 41 years on July and I've been designing a training system that i can do as a lifestyle and for good health no more showing off until later in my life.
I was looking at strength and flexibility and I've found it on your channel and advice! I've been experimenting with rings and im happy no wrist, elbow and knee pain 😬 and my biceps are coming along very nicely thank you so much!! 🙏🙏🙏
muscle has no age
I'm 20 years old i want to achieve the Iron Cross for my father because he held it in the past as planche and front lever well. also, I like how my friends tell me that I'm genetically modified and to be honest I kinda am 🤣
Where are you located? Are there any gymnastics training for adults in Southern California ?
My wrists aren’t built for rings but I avoid specific stuff that cause me pain
Dude, thank you, it is inspiring. I am 47 and staring at it too. By the way, you look like a friend of mine from my childhood, he was Brazilian / Sao Paulo and was a descendant of Italians. Your videos are very helpful.
🤝🏾🔥
56 and going strong...
The human body is meant to move so get off the couch and get active! :) Eat right, train smart and set goals.
The last few years I've concentrated much of my training on calisthenics and weight training. My cardio is usually ice hockey and cycling with some stationary cardio (rowing being my favorite choice).
Much of my inspiration has come from Adam's channel and a couple others so thanks! Love the lifestyle and hope all you beginners enjoy it too :) hence the (Lv2keepfit screen name).
Thanks again Adam, from Ont.Canada.
Great job! 👍👍 keep it up, appreciate your comment
Hey adam still waiting for ring muscle ups???
Made this just for you, but you ignore it :( ruclips.net/video/UvNX1_Iu7tA/видео.htmlsi=s5pBdGNruf8kLGJu
@@GymnasticsMethod My bad ....I forgot 😇
Thanks, Adam, for the excellent, very useful and encouraging video! ❤🎯😎🙏
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this encouragement! I almost got my ring muscle up before I became ill. I´ll get right back to it as soon as I can.💪
Let’s get it!
I could do my first more less ok looking straddle planche at age of 44 last year .
🔥🔥 awesome
Anyu, benne vagyok a tévében!
I'm in the N Houston area and have had no luck finding a gymnastics gym that caters to adults... any ideas? I can't even find a public park with gymnastics or calisthenics equipment...
Let’s see! Anyone?
If you can't find a gymnastics gym locally. Try finding a pole fitness and a aerial silk/hoop class. Not exactly gymnastics but it's darn close and easier to find.
Where is Adam's gym located?
In Hungary
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Great video again!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful ❤️
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