Calisthenics: Build strength and fitness with your own body

Published on November 26, 2025
Christoph Handmann

Marketing @ Fastic

Calisthenics: Build strength and fitness with your own body

With Fastic, millions of people have achieved their desired weight, overcome disease and regained their quality of life.

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Calisthenics is not a new trend, but it’s currently on everyone’s lips. The term comes from ancient Greek and means “beautiful strength.” It describes a form of training where you work exclusively with your own body weight — no equipment, no gym, no excuses.

Originally used in military training, Calisthenics has long found its way into everyday life. In parks, on playgrounds, or at home, more and more people train with push-ups, squats, planks, and similar exercises. The big advantage: you don’t need expensive equipment. Just your body, a bit of space, and the motivation to move.

What does Calisthenics do for your health?

Calisthenics is more than just movement. It strengthens the entire body, improves posture, and enhances body control. Those who train regularly not only build strength but also increase flexibility and coordination. In addition, this type of training supports weight loss by boosting metabolism and actively building muscle. More muscle means a higher basal metabolic rate. In other words, more calorie burn even at rest.

The key benefit: Calisthenics works large muscle groups while engaging the deep stabilizing muscles. This makes the workout both efficient and holistic. For anyone wanting to lose weight or get fitter, Calisthenics is an ideal choice.

21 Day Calisthenics Challenge

If you want to try Calisthenics but are not sure where to start, our new 21 Day Calisthenics Challenge is just what you need. You can find it directly in the Fastic app.

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What to Expect

The challenge lasts 21 days and is designed to give you a short and effective workout every day. All exercises can be done without any equipment, so you can train at home, in the park or even on vacation. It is perfect for staying consistent and building a new routine.From beginner to advanced, each session is created to help you get stronger, more flexible and fitter step by step. You start with basics like squats, planks or push ups and progress a little more each day.The best part: each workout takes only a few minutes per day, ideal for anyone who has little time but still wants to do something good for themselves.

Why Calisthenics is perfect for weight loss

Calisthenics gets your circulation going, burns calories and builds muscle at the same time. With the combination of strength and endurance, you can achieve great results with little time. The Fastic app helps you track your progress, keep an eye on your nutrition and stay motivated.

Especially when combined with intermittent fasting and healthy eating, Calisthenics becomes a real game changer for your well-being. You not only improve your appearance, but also your posture, flexibility and body awareness.

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How to join

Open the Fastic app and start the 21 Day Calisthenics Challenge. You will find all exercises with instructions, timing and tips. Every day you unlock a new session. This keeps you motivated and lets you see your progress directly in the overview.

👉 Tip: Activate your daily reminders in the app so you never miss a session.


Conclusion

Calisthenics is simple, effective and suitable for everyone. It gets you moving, strengthens your body and helps you reach your goals. The 21 Day Challenge in the Fastic app makes it easy to get started and guides you step by step.What are you waiting for? Join in, stay consistent and discover how strong you really are.

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With Fastic, millions of people have achieved their desired weight, overcome disease and regained their quality of life.

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