First and foremost, congratulations on embarking on this incredible journey! We're thrilled to have you here, ready to take on a path that leads to greatness.

In this article, we're here to help you navigate the skills inside the app.

We also strongly recommend seeing this article on Why Training for Skills + Skill Structure

In this article we'll cover:

So, let's dive into this exciting adventure!

Let's get straight to the point. Skill work is the heart and soul of every workout within our app. It's not just about breaking a sweat; it's about mastering strength movements, challenging your balance, and enhancing your mobility and flexibility. The more in tune you become with your body, the easier it is to build strength and control.

At The Movement Athlete, we see each skill as a reflection of your strength, mobility, flexibility, and skill. We don't just throw exercises at you randomly; we have a method to the madness.

Our approach to movement is nothing short of scientific. We've assembled a team of coaches and physios who meticulously break down each move, dissecting what it demands – muscles, flexibility, mobility, strength, skill, and everything in between.

Your Physical Potential as a Journey:

We see your physical potential as a journey. It all starts with mastering simple moves, building a rock-solid foundation, learning the basics, and ensuring that your joints, muscles, and tendons are prepared to handle greater loads and more complex maneuvers. Once you've reached this stage, we guide you towards progressively challenging moves.

But we don't stop there. We don't just tell you to leap from point A to point Z. We create a strategic path for you to follow, one that unlocks the necessary levels of mobility, strength, flexibility, and skill step by step.

So, here's how it goes at The Movement Athlete. You begin your journey with the fundamentals. Through a thorough assessment, we provide training tailored to your current level in multiple areas.

We get it, you might be dreaming of performing jaw-dropping moves like the human flag or planches, but here's the reality check: it takes more than just brute strength. It requires finesse in flexibility, mobility, balance, and skill. It doesn't matter how strong you are; you'll find these moves challenging if you lack the foundational skills (and yes, some practice is involved!).

That's why we strongly emphasize starting with the fundamental movements. Until you consistently conquer them, progressing to more advanced moves isn't recommended. Mastering the fundamentals serves as the key that unlocks any move you aspire to conquer in your advanced calisthenics journey.

Now, here's the exciting part. As you keep honing your skills and get stronger and more mobile, you'll keep unlocking more and more advanced moves. It's a continuous journey of growth and progress.

Now that you have a grasp of the basics, let's talk about how you can navigate your journey within the app. It's pretty straightforward, actually.

What skill unlocks?

In the TMA app, if you scroll down while viewing any skill, you'll see what that skill unlocks. It's like uncovering the secrets of progression and see what is next in store for you.

What unlocks a skill?

If a skill is locked and you're curious about what it takes to unlock it, just click on it. You'll get a clear breakdown of what you need to master to unlock it.

You are free to manually adjust what skills are locked and unlocked and what exactly step you are at. Please see this article to learn how

Your Personalized Dashboard:

Depending on where the initial assessment places you, you'll see the skills you should be focusing on displayed on your dashboard. It's like having your personalized roadmap to success, so keep an eye out on that.

Also, remember that as you master more skills, you have to add new ones to your Training Plan.

But remember, it's not just about unlocking as many skills as possible. It's about balance. Here's how you do it

In conclusion, welcome to a journey that's going to transform you in ways you can't even imagine. Embrace the fundamentals, unlock the advanced, and balance your skills. We're here to guide you every step of the way. Let's get started on this path to greatness, together!