Information for Participants
Make-Up for Absences
You can make up for absences by attending another equivalent class, an open session (2 hours), or extra classes (handstands / acrobatics / body care) within 3 months after the absence! Note: Your membership must be active.
Simply take a look at our calendar, find a class with availability, and feel free to join us. You're very welcome!
Trial Sessions
You can try the hobby for two training sessions before committing to a monthly membership. Here's how: Sign up for the group as usual or purchase a 10-session pass, but do not pay the invoice until after the trial sessions. If you decide not to continue after the trial sessions, please inform us via email within 48 hours of the last trial session, and we will adjust the invoice to only cover the trial sessions (12 €/session).
Payment with Exercise Benefits
Insurance
Participants are required to have their own accident or leisure-time insurance. Calisthenics Lab does not provide insurance for its clients.
Bring with you to the training sessions
Make sure to bring at least a water bottle, a sweatband/towel (if needed), and flexible workout clothes!
We also like to say, 'Always flush your ego down the toilet before training':D
This stems from personal experience, as past successes in training can sometimes distract us from focusing on the next session.
Special Arrangements
If you have any questions or would like to discuss special arrangements related to training, please get in touch with us!
You can also mention any important considerations on the registration form (e.g., if you have a medical condition like diabetes, so the instructor knows how to act appropriately if needed!)
Tips for Beginners and More Experienced Athletes
Beginner
Beginners are warmly welcome to our Calisthenics Level 1 classes!
Starting from the basics with us is a great advantage – it's often easier to learn proper technique from the beginning than to unlearn old habits. Beginners are invited to try out two trial classes (for a single-class fee of €12) before committing to a monthly membership.
Naturally, beginners receive a lot of new information at first, which can easily spark the desire to train more and more.
Even if you feel full of motivation and there's plenty to work on, we encourage all beginners to progress gradually and pace their enthusiasm. This way, recovery stays effective, the body avoids overload, and steady progress becomes possible!
If an exercise given in class feels too easy or too challenging, please don't hesitate to let us instructors know—especially if we don't happen to notice it ourselves!
More experienced Athletes
If you have a long history in sports and previous experience in activities like gymnastics or weight training, you might be well-suited to start directly at Calisthenics Level 2.
However, we kindly ask you to keep in mind that even if you've already developed a solid strength base, some strength techniques may still be new to you!
For example, we may adjust your push-up technique to support future progress toward planche holds or even planche push-ups. Or we might modify your pull-up style to engage your scapulae and lats more effectively—this is especially helpful for learning skills like the strict muscle-up or front lever.
You might also encounter new elements in acrobatics, body awareness drills, or mobility work. Please consider all of these aspects before choosing your level, as we value and train each component equally. Mobility, in particular, is often left at a beginner level—even though it may be one of the most crucial areas for long-term progress in calisthenics and for staying injury-free.