FitnessFAQs Podcast #79 - The Forgotten Art Of Calisthenics Strength Training - Refael Paz
Oct 26, 2025
Refael Paz, a calisthenics coach and rings expert, discusses the evolution from beginner to advanced training. He emphasizes the importance of balancing strength, skill, and recovery, while revealing why early routines may stop working. Mixing weights with calisthenics can isolate weaknesses and enhance performance. Refael also highlights the need for proper mobility and the dangers of constant dieting. His insights on managing fatigue and adjusting training frequency offer valuable strategies for sustainable progress, even amidst life's demands.
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Training Evolves With Your Level
- Training needs to change as you progress: beginners recover quickly and need short high-frequency work while intermediates need more volume.
- Advanced athletes benefit from less volume and higher intensity focused on top qualities.
More Work Isn't Always Progress
- High volume plus increasing intensity causes overuse injuries in advanced trainees.
- Many calisthenics athletes stay stuck because they mistake doing more work for progress.
Prioritize Basics Before Skills
- Build a wide base of general training before specializing in skills.
- Use mobility and foundational work to raise your eventual peak performance.
