Student Led Calisthenics Class

Students Lead the Way with a New Calisthenics Class at SHC!

Keeping students engaged, active and connected is at the heart of our Wednesday activities at SHC. Each month, we introduce a different class to give students the opportunity to try something new, develop skills and most importantly, have fun!

This month, we are putting strength and teamwork centre stage with our brand-new Calisthenics Class, led by three of our very own talented students: Harry, Alex and Carlos.

Having noticed how many students regularly practise calisthenics in the gym, I thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to bring their skills and knowledge to the wider student community. I approached Harry, Alex and Carlos to see if they would be interested in sharing their experience and leading a class for others who wanted to give it a go. Happily, they all agreed!

On Wednesday 4th November, we held our very first session, from 1:30–2:30 pm, marking the start of an exciting new students-teaching-students initiative.

So, what exactly is calisthenics?

Calisthenics is a form of strength training that uses your own body weight as resistance. It involves a variety of full-body exercises and movements, including push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges and planks. Best of all, it requires little or no specialist equipment, making it an accessible way to build strength, balance, coordination and confidence.

But this class is about much more than physical fitness. It is also a great opportunity to support mental well-being. Like other forms of physical activity, exercise can help improve mood, reduce stress and boost the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain. It also gives students the chance to meet new people, make friends, encourage one another and celebrate their progress together.

A huge thank you to Harry, Alex and Carlos for volunteering their time, sharing their expertise and helping to create a welcoming environment for fellow students.

Everyone is welcome, and everyone can learn! Whether you are completely new to calisthenics or already have some experience, come along, give it a try and challenge yourself.

At SHC, we believe in learning from one another, supporting each other and discovering what we can achieve together. We look forward to seeing you at the next session!