The Band is a Lie
estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes The Band is a Lie Why You’re Not Progressing — And What to Do Instead Most people think bands help them get stronger but they don’t Walk into any calisthenics gym and you’ll see the same setup: bands on the bars, bands on the rings, bands everywhere. And at first, […]
How Long Does It Actually Take to Get a Pull-Up? (With Stats)
estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes Why You Still Don’t Have a Pull-Up Pull-Ups are one of the most misunderstood movements in Bodyweight and Calisthenics training. You either get told they’re super easy — or that you need to be “strong enough” before even trying. But here’s the truth: most people train them the wrong way. […]
Why Most People Fail at Calisthenics – And How to Actually Succeed
estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes Why People Quit So Fast Most people who start calisthenics quit within weeks.Why? Because it looks easy on Instagram… and then they try it. They come in wanting a planche, a front lever, or a muscle-up — on day one. Then reality hits. Even the regressions are hard. They get […]
Unlocking Bodyweight Fitness Success: The Power of Indirect Training Explained
You don’t need to train Front Levers to improve your Front Lever. You don’t need to train the Pancake to improve your Pancake. …kind of… let me try explain. In the world of fitness, unlocking your body’s potential means understanding the science behind effective training methodologies. One crucial concept, indirect training, holds the key to […]
The Truth about Muscle Soreness & DOMS
Everyone experiences DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) eventually! Its a side-effect of working out and pushing hard. Essentially your muscles are sore because So what’s DOMS? If you’ve just started working out or really pushed yourself harder than usual, the next day, or sometimes two days later, you start to feel sore in the muscles […]
Starting the L9 Program
Starting the L9 Program is easier than you think. If you don’t want to read this article then here is everything you need to know in one sentence: Just show up, whenever you are ready to start & join in, no special planning required. Ok… need more? Then read on! All About the L9 Program […]
Why you NEED the L9 App
The L9 app is necessary for all L9 Members. Apart from the obvious which is to book in to classes and workout sessions there are a few cool features you might not be aware of. Online Access to the L9 Program The advantage of seeing the L9 Program before your week starts is that you […]
L9 Program Workout for Beginners
Ever wondered what the L9 Program looks like? Probably one of our top asked questions is if the L9 Program right for Beginners and if Calisthenics & Bodyweight is suitable for beginners. The short answer is YES. In fact the best thing about L9 and Bodyweight fitness is that you only work to your level. […]