Personal trainer popularizing calisthenics in his country
Daisuke is an extremely fit personal trainer. • Submitted Photos
By Tom Victoria
Calisthenics isn’t a craze in Japan, but personal trainer Daisuke plans to change that.
The 28-year-old intends to extend his teaching of the gymnastic exercises that employ body weight from his Tokyo base to popularizing them throughout his country.
“It’s not popular at all in Japan,” Daisuke said. “My goal is I want to spread calisthenics in Japan. I want to build my own calisthenics gym in Tokyo.”
He prefers calisthenics training to traditional workouts because it keeps things more interesting.
“I used to do weights training,” Daisuke said. “I got bored. That’s why I changed.”
Daisuke, who teaches calisthenics, does a handstand.
He was instantly attracted to calisthenics.
“It’s because of the body control, aesthetics, beautiful movements,” Daisuke said.
He does calisthenics for 12 hours a week.
Daisuke is considering entering calisthenics competitions in the future.
He trains others to learn the skills, which improves strength, balance and physique.
“Most of my clients want to improve their body control,” Daisuke said.
Those following his social media can also gain knowledge for self-improvement.
Daisuke flexes a bicep.
“Most of my followers can change their bodies from just my information,” Daisuke said.
He always was an athlete, participating in sports.
“I was doing track and field,” Daisuke said.
He also stayed fit for being a member of the Japanese military for nine years.
Daisuke discovered calisthenics while watching YouTube. He’s been doing the exercises for three years.
Motivation to keep training isn’t required for Daisuke.
Daisuke savors the body control calisthenics provides.
“I don’t have motivation,” he said. “It’s my routine.”
Daisuke advised beginners to take it slow.
“People try to do too many things, but it’s not good for them,” he said. “They have to focus on one thing. I want them to stay patient about what they are doing.”
Daisuke said calisthenics novices shouldn’t expect immediate results.
“It’s hard to see progress,” he said. “In weight training, you can see how much by weights. Using body weight, it’s a little harder to see progress.”
Daisuke said that progress will come over time.
Daisuke's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calisthenics.tokyo/