cali*sthenics co-founders
A Lifelong wrestler, Abe was recruited for the UC Davis NCAA team, but was unable to compete due to the program being cut. However, after graduating from Davis with degrees in Political Science and Leadership, Abe was driven to find alternative ways to stay in shape and work out. After lifting hard and heavy in a collegiate gym for 4 years, he realized that his lower back would constantly ache after workouts and found himself bored at the repetitive movements that typical gym weights are limited to.
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After his gym pass expired, he additionally discovered the great cost of purchasing and maintaining a gym membership. Abe decided that there must be a cheaper, more efficient way to build lean muscle mass--and so began his journey into the world of calisthenics.
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Last June Justin graduated with a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. Unlike most Engineers, he played a NCAA division 1 sport while pursuing an engineering degree. He has always had a passion for sports and exercise, but has never been one to enjoy the use of special lifting equipment or weights. Justin has always enjoyed the idea of using natural body weight and considers himself a pull-up / push-up specialist. Justin has never had any gymnastics training; he is a normal day to day engineer and living proof that anyone can get into shape without the use of a conventional gym.
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If interested to learn more about him and some of his accomplishments, please visit his personal website to get to know Justin better. The link is above under his name at justinandrade.weebly.com.
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Jason graduated in the spring of 2011 from the University of California, Davis. During his time there he received a BS degree in Exercise Biology and also competed for the NCAA Swimming & Diving Team. Not only has he been training through sports his entire life, but has further pursued his passions of health and exercise through his education and experiences. Some relevant classes he has taken are Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Human Gross Anatomy, Nutrition & Metabolism, Human Movement, and Healthful Living.
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Jason also boasts a Personal Trainers certification through ExpertRating and is currently working in a physical therapy clinic. He truly believes that Calisthenics are functional, accessible, affordable, and effective. For more info on Jason, please visit his personal website!