After a rainy day, I headed to the barre park that I usually frequent to train my students. I confess that my initial intention was to take a few days off to allow my muscles and body to recover, and upon arriving at the park I was even feeling a little drowsy.
However, as I watched the other samurai of the Shimazu Clan train with such passion and contagious enthusiasm, my motivation was rekindled.

I decided to join them and try various static exercises. I was even encouraged to try the Victorian for the first time. While the execution was not perfect and the technique still requires refinement, I put all my effort into each attempt. After a few tries with the victorian, I opted to perform front lever, an exercise that is more accessible to me and which I used as a form of active rest. After this brief pause, I returned to the idea of the victorian, this time trying it on the parallettes. To my surprise, I could perceive greater stability and control when attempting the position with one leg. With both legs, I could barely hold the position for an instant. This unexpected session showed me the power of motivation that comes from sharing a passion for calisthenics with other athletes. This unexpected session showed me the power of motivation that comes from sharing a passion for calisthenics with other athletes. Despite the initial fatigue, the energy of the group pushed me to challenge my limits and take my first steps in such a demanding exercise as the Victorian.

With nothing more to add I say goodbye, stay tuned for the next post, see you next time!