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#69 - Calisthenics, Injury & Mental Health - Mike "The Saiyan" Smart

May 31, 2025 00:58:41 56.35 MB Downloads: 0

Mike "The Saiyan" Smart was one of the most popular calisthenics athletes before injury ended his career. Today we talk about calisthenics, mental health and dealing with pain and injury.


(0:00) - The honest truth about calisthenics

(5:21) - Do genetics actually matter?

(8:29) - Goal setting and rates of progress

(12:31) - Turning pain into purpose

(17:41) - Always write down workouts

(21:20) - Hybrid training is best

(24:57) - Build muscle with calisthenics

(34:12) - Dealing with injury

(48:07) - How to reinvent yourself with purpose

(52 :12) - Beginner mindset is key

(53:16) - Anime is the greatest teacher.

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