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Get bigger, stronger and smarter with FitnessFAQs. Your host Daniel Vadnal is a Physiotherapist from Australia with more than 15 years of calisthenics experience. Guests include Dr Mike Israetel, Ben Patrick, Jeremy Ethier, Kinobody, Simonster, Andrea Larosa, Marcus Filly, Alpha Destiny, The Bioneer, Calisthenic Movement, Austin Dunham, Sondre Berg, Ian Barseagle, Dejan Stipke, Strength Side, Hybrid Calisthenics, Gabo Saturno, Alan Thrall, Stay Flexxy and more. Exercise can be complicated, t ...
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Steven Low is the author of "Overcoming Gravity" - a popular book teaching the science of calisthenics. With his background in physical therapy and biochemistry - Steven Low will make your bodyweight workouts more effective. . (1:11) Principles Of Calisthenics (3:50) How To Design A Bodyweight Workout (15:00) When To Add Sets? (18:35) Best Workout …
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Ben Patrick is the creator of knees over toes guy method. Learn how to move freely and bulletproof your body against pain and injury. . (00:23) - Flexibility vs. Strength (03:28) - What is Knees Over Toes? (10:42) - Why Squats Aren't Enough (16:42) - Increase Vertical Jump (23:22) - Make Bodyweight Exercises Harder (26:22) - What Is Smart Leg Train…
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Alan Thrall is an expert in all things strongman. Find out what real strength is more than just lifting heavy weights.. . (0:36) What Is Real Strength? (9:20) Running For Lifters (14:42) Cardio Before Weights? (17:22) Benefits Of Running (21:52) The Downsides Of Minimalism (30:27) Strongman Training At Gym (37:07) How To Get Stronger (40:01) Free W…
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Jeremy Ethier is the brains behind built with science, an evidence based approach to fitness. Expect to learn if there are testosterone increasing exercises, how many sets per week is best for muscle growth, if muscle soreness is needed for a successful workout, the verdict on fasted cardio and much more.. . (0:23) - Can We Build Muscle & Lose Fat?…
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Pere Coll Fernandez is a calisthenics and streetlifting and specialist. He is a world record holder and aerospace engineer which explains his calculated approach to calisthenics. . (0:00) World Record Guest . (0:20) Mistakes To Avoid . (1:32) Streetlifting Explained . (4:21) Smartest Way To Measure Strength . (7:08) Best Rep Schemes . (8:36) Access…
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Greg O'Gallagher is a fitness entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of Kinobody. Expect to learn proven strategies for increasing your testosterone naturally. Work smarter, not harder by embracing minimalist training and calisthenics to build muscle and get shredded. . (00:28) What is Kinobody? . (05:36) The Power of Minimalist Training . (…
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Andrea Larosa is a legend in the calisthenics culture. His breath-taking bodyweight strength and muscular physique are a desirable combo. Discover the method and mindset you should learn to master calisthenics. . (00:24) - Humble Beginnings . (00:56) - Best Calisthenics Style . (01:56) - Hardest Exercises . (02:49) - Compete Against Yourself . (05:…
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Stay Flexy has become a viral sensation in the flexibility world - dispelling common stretching myths and stating facts. Movement by David will simplify stretching so you can gain flexibility, move better and feel fantastic. (00:07) - How To Get Flexible (02:43) - Microdosing Mobility (04:51) - Flexibility For Gym Goers (08:27) - Stretching Correct…
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Bald Omni Man is the lifting mentor you never had. His advice is practical and focuses on what matters for natural training. Learn how to workout the smart way and get the results you deserve. Start Using Rings - (0:18) Why Everyone Needs Calisthenics - (3:06) How To Progress With Bodyweight Exercises - (7:00) Program Design Advice - (11:38) Is Hig…
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Many teachers claim to be handstand experts, few actually are. Sascha Bachmann has dedicated his life to performing handbalancing at circus shows worldwide. Get ready to learn the truth about handstands so you can progress faster. The Journey - (00:24) Handstands Made Easy - (02:27) Wall Handstands - (11:53) Handstands Vs Strength Training - (20:38…
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FitnessFAQs reached 1.5 Million Subscribers on YouTube. To celebrate, Daniel shares personal stories and answers your most popular questions. TIMESTAMPS: (00:13) - Overcoming Failure (02:14) - What's Your Legacy? (03:08) - Creatine in Calisthenics? (05:01) - Recognised in Public (06:53) - Diet vs Workout (08:33) - Least Favourite Exercise (10:51) -…
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Meet Summer, a woman who is setting the bar high in calisthenics. With her incredible strength, flexibility, and balance, she leads by example, teaching others to master calisthenics and expand their limits. Chapters: (0:19) - Girls Can't Do Pull-Ups? (02:57) - Best Achievements (04:23) - Overcoming Challenges (05:39) - Staying Focused (08:15) - Le…
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Marcus Filly is an ex competitive crossfit athlete, placing 12th in the world at the crossfit games in 2016. Functional bodybuilding is the method Marcus teaches - Looking good, moving well and training for longevity. Chapters: (00:20) - What's wrong with crossfit? (11:04) - Managing expectations (17:26) - The importance of cardio (24:42) - How muc…
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William Soo is a calisthenics expert. His bodyweight strength and movement mastery is a sight to behold. Expect to learn the philosophy of success and fulfilling your potential. Chapters: (0:24) Calisthenics > Bodybuilding (3:43) Stop self sabotage (8:01) Weird exercises (10:45) Play is the answer (13:47) EMOMS for strength (17:03) How to get shred…
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Yaad Mohammad is a medical doctor from the Netherlands. With over 11 years of calisthenics experience, it's safe to say his knowledge runs deep. Chapters: (00:25) - Coolest Calisthenics Skills (4:31) - Best Beginner Advice (7:41) - Staying Passionate (12:41) - How To Progress (18:13) - Unlocking Skills And Building Muscle (20:28) - Why Height And W…
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The truth about muscle building with Dr. Mike Israetel co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. Chapters: (00:44) - Differences in muscle vs strength training? (4:34) - Do naturals have to get stronger? (9:14) - Best technique for hypertrophy (13:31) - Finding most effective exercises (19:40) - When to switch things up? (26:41) - Failure training e…
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Tayo is a popular calisthenics teacher who has endless passion. Enjoy this light hearted conversation with plenty of banter from the boys. Chapters: (00:08) - Intro (00:28) - Why Calisthenics? (01:35) - Growth of Calisthenics (03:36) - Calisthenics Mistakes (07:07) - How to Stay Motivated (13:50) - Best Calisthenics Method (14:35) - Mixing Calisthe…
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Sondre Berg is an expert in bodyweight strength, handstands and movement. He simplifies complex problems in an easy to understand way. Chapters: (00:08) Starting the smart way (02:38) Bodyweight strength standards (03:49) Why do basics? (06:37) Intuitive training (08:11) Handstand myths (12:44) Why use bands? (14:48) Best band exercises (15:32) The…
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Geoffrey Schofield is a bodybuilding expert with over 100,00 followers across social media. He has endless knowledge about natural muscle building. This podcast will help you combine calisthenics and weights to transform your physique the smart way. Chapters: (00:30) Discovering Calisthenics (02:34) No gym, No problem (03:43) Hypertrophy made simpl…
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Refael Paz is a calisthenics strength skills expert. He is a monster at the planche, maltese and other bodyweight moves. This podcast gives answers for programming and much more. Chapters: (0:27) Skill Mistakes (5:59) How hard to train? (7:23) Weights & Calisthenics (14:15) Healthy Mindset (16:47) Bodyfat Levels (20:58) Injury Lessons (24:51) Tendo…
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Train your body to become limitless. Learn how to become a strong, supple savage with Vik Hawksley. Chapters: (0:35) About Vik (4:00) Jack of all trades (7:39) Principles of success (10:06) Being intentional (14:36) Physical vocabulary (16:08) Can we have it all? (23:04) Flexible & strong (31:35) Favourite training split (34:48) Bent arm vs Straigh…
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Calisthenics secrets from Russia. Ian Barseagle shares how to succeed at bodyweight and gym. Chapters: (1:13) Why begin filming and posting online? (2:34) What age he started (3:37) How did you learn? (7:53) What are your personal records? (13:33) Advice for tall & heavy athletes (16:57) Genetics (19:37) Best Exercises (20:18) How to combine calist…
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I talk a little bit about what I *personally* want from my life and career. I want to protect and provide for my family and loved ones. I want that possibly more than anything else in the world. But I also want to give to others and help them freely. So while providing for my family often involves material goods, I never want to do this through tak…
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Why I Stopped Calisthenics.. Chapters: The journey (0:36) Why stop calisthenics (7:03) Future goals (7:46) Smart training (8:55) Pick one thing (10:36) Recovery (14:13) Best training split (15:23) Calisthenics & Weights (18:25) Hybrid training (22:54) Dealing with hate (26:19) Natural vs enhanced (27:42) Being famous (37:04) Bulking & Cutting (41:2…
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Daniel from FitnessFAQs chats with me on growing muscle with calisthenics, building his brand, and other parts of life. Great chat! Body By Rings: https://fitnessfaqs.com/product/body-by-rings/ FitnessFAQs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessFAQs FitnessFAQs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessfaqs/…
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Why Are Gymnasts So Muscular? Chapters: Humble beginnings (0:31) Perfect exercises? (2:48) Dangerous exercises? (3:53) When to progress? (5:13) Weights & gymnastics? (8:31) The sacrifice (14:15) Patience means everything (18:28) Why gymnasts are muscular (19:50) Why rings are effective (22:31) Time commitment for gains (27:10) How to avoid distract…
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You won't be young forever.. learn how to keep strong and healthy as you age. Bodyweight fitness is the truth (2:12) No more excuses (3:42) Exercise obsession (5:32) Performance Enhancing Supplements (7:14) Exercise adaptation with aging (9:38) Overcoming fear (13:30) Why not multiple fitness methods? (14:07) How to structure training (16:24) Optim…
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How to improve your flexibility and get stronger. What is range of strength? (00:17) Most important flexibility moves (01:19) Why the obsession with flexibility? (3:31) Can we be muscular and flexible? (9:08) Why should we do awkward lifts? (10:48) Squats are life (12:36) Does stretching prevent injury? (15:52) What are the limitations of yoga? (17…
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Bas posture is a myth.. Learn how to feel good by moving your body. Uncover the facts about stretching and flexibility with Strength Side. Strength Side Philosphy (00:13) Calisthenics Benefits (01:59) Bodyweight vs. Weights (03:11) Why Limit Yourself (05:01) Are Looks Overrated? (09:55) Find Your Reason! (16:55) Perfect Posture? (21:06) Is Sitting …
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The do's and dont's of calisthenics. Timestamps: The history of Red Delta Project (0:10) Handling pressure as personal trainer (5:31) Mistakes when starting calisthenics (10:46) Why narrow grip? (16:15) Why calisthenics athletes skinny? (20:12) Working hard vs smart (24:08) Why proof of validity is not proof of necessity (31:28) How to build perfec…
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How to become a calisthenics leader. TIMESTAMPS: How did you start calisthenics? (1:33) How to learn calisthenics? (5:10) What does "frinks" mean? (10:00) Becoming famous without trying (13:21) What makes calisthenics great? (15:44) Why you can't be good at everything (22:13) Growing on social media (26:17) Greatest calisthenics achievements (33:07…
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How to train naturally for maximum strength. TIMESTAMPS: The Alphadestiny method (0:11) What makes a sustainable program (3:03) When is variety good? (6:17) How much volume is optimal? (8:29) What should we monitor? (14:20) Don't be afraid to maintain (19:32) Should you train abs? (22:41) Neck training the forgotten art (26:07) How to avoid injury …
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How to mix calisthenics & powerlifting with Denton Conteh. TIMESTAMPS: Denton's Story (0:22) Best way to learn statics (6:54) How long to learn planche (9:37) High frequency for skills? (12:35) Accessory exercises? (15:25) How to learn Maltese (16:03) Being tall (17:21) Weights + calisthenics (22:16) Bodyweight and performance (31:13) Size vs Stren…
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Phillip Chubb outlines his minimalist calisthenics method. TIMESTAMPS: BIG 5 Strength Exercises (0:11) BIG 5 Mobility Exercises (2:59) Exercise addiction (3:39) Realistic expectations (5:00) Movement culture (6:11) How to overcome insecurity (10:20) The more is better trap (12:49) Bigorexia (15:27) Favourite training split (17:39) High Frequency vs…
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Mathew Zlat is a russian streetlifer with a personal best of 195kg dip and a 125kg pull-up. TIMESTAMPS: Personal records (0:33) How Mat started calisthenics (2:08) Best Beginner Routine (7:57) How to know if you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced (9:28) Optimal exercise sequence for workout (10:36) The perfect dip (13:01) The perfect pull-up (…
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Learn the mindset of a champion with Dominik Sky. TIMESTAMPS: Dominik's story (0:55) Best achievements (4:17) Changing disciplines (6:30) Legs and calisthenics (7:48) Combining training methods (10:03) Fighting in the UFC (13:15) Qutting calisthenics coaching (16:26) How to become legendary (18:36) Juggling training and work (20:42) Role models (22…
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Learning to forgive others has been one of the most powerful skills for my happiness, success, and mental health. I used to think it was bogus, but a MAJOR turning point for me was learning that forgiveness wasn't necessarily to help others, but to help ourselves. I talk about 2 stories where I was wronged. One was an inconsequential story back whe…
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How to get stronger and unlock your full potential. Discussing practical strategies to improve physically and mentally in calisthenics and life. TIMESTAMPS: What is the bioneer's training philosophy (1:50) Dogma in the fitness industry (4:21) Generalist vs Specialist (6:20) Thoughts on training with resistance bands? (7:56) Why you should train rot…
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How to grow your social media following and create a successful online business. TIMESTAMPS: Who is Hybrid Calisthenics? (0:10) Hampton got married (0:55) How to start social media (3:16) Building a successful team (21:04) Content creation process (26:08) Best way to increase views (31:41) Quality vs Quantity (37:44) What does success mean (41:51) …
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I get asked a lot about how to deal with loneliness. Unfortunately, like many others, there were times in my life when I felt lonely, deserted, and isolated. Here are my thoughts on dealing with loneliness. I mention in the video that it's probably not necessarily our fault if we're lonely. The way our society is constructed has us further apart th…
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Here's how to build an audience on social media! An "audience" is just the people willing to listen when you talk. Here's a summary of the video: 1.) Everyone that does business online should have an audience. a.) Even if you don't want to be a content creator, building an audience will increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. b.) Turning you…
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I talk with the wonderful SarahBethYoga about the benefits of yoga, the origins behind the practice, and how anybody can incorporate the practice into their lives if they choose. I had a lot of fun talking with Sarah and learned a lot. I hope this podcast can intrigue some people who know of yoga but would like to learn more about it. Sarah Beth's …
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This is the first episode in a series where I answer your questions! In this first episode–where the sun sets on me, AGAIN—I discuss my general approach to weight loss and weight gain. These are both obviously HUGE topics that require several videos of their own, but I do my best to summarize. Comment more questions for me to answer next week! If y…
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In this FAQ episode, I discuss junk food, intermittent fasting, bodyweight basics, cardio, and supplements! Legal Notice: Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. This video does not replace a doctor's visit or physical therapy program.
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In this video I discuss what how to breed long-term motivation to pursue your goals, fitness or otherwise. I also give my two cents on getting a girlfriend. I'll come back and write a longer description later. This video is already 3 days late. Text me more questions: +1 (479) 309-8193 Legal Notice: Consult a physician before beginning any exercise…
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