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The Psychology Behind Team Building: 3 Core Principles
Discover the psychology behind team building and explore 3 core principles to enhance communication and self-awareness in sports fitness teams.


Coffee x Calisthenics: Daily Grind
I used to be an office worker with a busy schedule and high pressure. In a fast-paced city like Hong Kong, finding a quiet space to catch your breath is tough. Since both Yan and I love coffee, we started exploring different cafes during our time off. It was a chance to find peace, read, write, and seek inspiration. Visiting cafes became our routine. I still remember sitting in a random cafe in Vietnam, losing track of time from noon until sunset. In coffee, grind means break


Always Can Do Better: DAILYCALI Journey inspired by Benjamin/肌本野
You always need a big brother you can look up to as a role model so that you can stay on course and go further. I am truly grateful to have met Benjamin along this journey.


Calisthenics for Beginners Part II: Unlocking Strength Within
Alina shares her latest calisthenics journey and the progress she’s made after three months of training. Discover tips and breakthroughs for beginner fitness enthusiasts on their journey.


How I Started Calisthenics
Before calisthenics, I was a middle-distance runner. Training with my team built my discipline early on, reaching its peak when I represented Yuen Long District in the Hong Kong Games. Standing on that stage humbled me and opened my eyes to a much bigger world. After university, without a running club, I pivoted to bodyweight training alongside my partner. Back then, our favorite date was working out at Yuen Long Park. No matter how hot it got, I stayed by his side, cheering
Ten Years On: Presence in Teaching and Learning
It has been ten full years of coaching—filled with laughter and tears, hardship and joy. Looking back over this decade, I have no regrets, and I have never once thought of giving up. Recalling the inception of 肌本野DAILY GRIND, I had just graduated from university. Having no intention of entering mainstream schools to teach, I treated that year as my gap year. My daily routine back then was remarkably pure; I simply posted the same line on Facebook every single day: 2045, sa


Refined regressions for 90-degree push up (My WIP)
Overhead pressing has always been my weakness, compounded by a slight congenital flaw in my wrists. For years, these factors led me to avoid movements like the 90-Degree Push-Up and Planche. As I passed 30, I noticed a subtle shift—a growing hesitation to take risks and a silent drift into self-limitation. However, years of dedicating myself to mobility training gave me a new perspective: I am not done growing, nor am I getting old. Free from the need to compare myself with o


Unlock Movements, Not Just Weights
Rethinking the Core Metrics of Calisthenics and Mobility Training In this article, I’d like to share my fitness journey and my thoughts on different training philosophies. When I first started lifting, my goals were simple: build muscle, lose fat, and look better. Back then, my progress metrics were basic: how fatigued I felt (RPE/RIR), how much weight I lifted (intensity), and how many repetitions I did (rep range). My early training revolved around mastering a few "Bi


Three steps forward, 2 steps back
Game of chess If physical training were a game of chess, on good day, you move 3 steps forward. On average day, you move 2 steps, and even on a bad day, pushing through might still get you half a step forward. As for rest, it might look like standing still in the moment, but looking at the bigger picture, it helps us to restore and get ready for a jump. Acknowledging the signals Some say resting allows us to go further; others say rest is just for rest itself. Either way, w


How Did I Start Training for Pull Up?
I've noticed that for most people struggling with pull up, the issue isn't a lack of effort. It's simply not knowing where or how to start. When beginning, most people turn to YouTube or social media, watching countless tutorials like "Unlock Your Pull Up in 1 Minute" or "Do These 3 Exercises to Master the Pull Up". These videos give you some quick tips, but they leave out the most important part: How do you actually structure your daily training routine? I used to have the s


The Power of BASICS
In today's world of information overload, finding information and knowledge is easy. The real challenge is whether we truly understand the concepts and actually execute them. Take the Fighter Pull Up Program (FPP) as an example. Once you learn the basic mechanics of a pull up and follow the FPP schedule, you can step by step achieve your very first pull up. Yet, many people still fail to execute. From my perspective, there are 3 main reasons why: 1. Fast Food Culture Ruins Ou


Giving Back, Inspiring the Next Generation—Our True Calling: Teens Calisthenics Workshop in Collaboration with Social Services
Wrapped up our Teens Calisthenics Workshop to inspire the next generation. Collaboration with NGO, Giving back to the next generation can transform lives.


My First Junior Class, Building Confidence Through Play and Progression
How a coach builds confidence in kids through play and progression. Learn coaching techniques that transform nervousness into strength.


Passion & Purpose: The Journey of Calisthenics Movement & Redefined My Purpose as a Coach
Discover how my journey in the calisthenics movement redefined my purpose as a coach. Explore the passion and purpose driving my coaching.


Ten Years for seconds
I started working on my Muscle Up in late 2025. The progress had been steady but after a month of travelling, I came back to zero. The old me would have felt frustrated, thinking months of hard work had vanished overnight. ‘Is training always two steps forward, one step back?’ ‘What is the point of mastering a skill?’ 'After I reach a goal, must I always chase the next harder one?’ These doubts used to bother me. Everything changed during my recent hike across the Seven Sis


Unlocking Core Strength: Why Pilates Practitioners Are Natural Calisthenics Beginners
Discover how Pilates practitioners can naturally transition into calisthenics. Unlock core strength with Pilates and explore new fitness possibilities today!


Calisthenics for Women: Train Smart to Prevent Injuries
Discover how women can excel in calisthenics while preventing injuries. Learn smart training tips for women calisthenics to boost performance!


From Nerves to Growth—My Young Coach Journey in Vulnerability
From nerves to success. Looking back to my early teaching days, and embracing The Day One: Keep Asking Yourself "How to coach?".


Empowering Ethnic Minority Youth Through Calisthenics; Workshop with TOUCH Sub Centre
Empower youth through calisthenics at our engaging workshop with TOUCH Sub Centre, for the ethnic minorites in Hong Kong.


Precision in Calisthenics Training: "Eye Levels Assistance" | Break Through Your Movement Plateaus
Unlock precision in your calisthenics training with "Eye Levels Assistance." Discover how eye focus can enhance calisthenics movements.
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