# Calisthenics

**Source**: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/sports/calisthenics/
**Parent**: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/

Build strength, master body control, and challenge yourself in a fun, social, and supportive calisthenics community at Loughborough.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to get fitter or an experienced athlete aiming to master advanced movements, Calisthenics at Loughborough offers a supportive, motivating environment where you can push your limits and make friends through exercise.

The club focuses on two main disciplines. Hand Balancing involves bodyweight-based exercises such as handstands, one-arm handstands, and ring work, helping to develop balance, control, and precision.

Streetlifting focuses on more intensive movements including pull-ups, dips, muscle-ups, and even weighted exercises to challenge your strength and increase your reps.

With coaching, guidance, and a welcoming community, Loughborough Calisthenics is perfect for anyone looking to develop functional strength, improve their body control, and take their training to the next level.

## Ways you can get involved

### Athletic Union (AU)

The Athletic Union Calisthenics Club sessions cater to all abilities, giving members the chance to improve their strength, technique, and overall fitness in a supportive and social environment.

The Athletic Union Calisthenics Club include indoor as well as outdoor sessions at street parks across Loughborough. The club also hosts intra-club competitions with prizes for best effort and the highest number of reps, adding a fun and motivating challenge to training.

Members also have the opportunity to compete in national competitions representing Loughborough and pushing their calisthenics skills to the next level.

[What is the Athletic Union?](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/athletic-union/)

## Get in touch

Joining the AU team is done at the start of the year during Freshers, where you can meet the coaches.

If you'd like to get in touch about Calisthenics, complete our enquiry form.

[Enquire about Calisthenics](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/sports/enquire?field42584=Calisthenics)