Calisthenics Leicester: Coaching, Classes & Bodyweight Training

Where to Train Calisthenics in Leicester (Map)

Leicester has great spots for pull-ups, dips, push-ups, levers and conditioning. Start with these parks a walking distance from the city centre (perfect if you're a uni student!):

Victoria Park (LE1/LE2): Basically on campus for the University of Leicester. It has a full outdoor gym kit and a wide green space.

Read our review: Victoria Park outdoor gym

Bede Park (near De Montfort Uni): Like UoL, DMU has its own set of rails/bars suited to rows, hangs and dips basically on campus too. It's a perfect location for students and professors to smash out muscle ups between lectures. (Beware at night though, things can get a bit spooky in this park.)

Nelson Mandela Park: one of the best local setups for outdoor calisthenics. This one is my favourite out of the four, it is located just next to the prison, so not only can you flex your biceps here, but also your freedom.

Review: Nelson Mandela Park: the best outdoor calisthenics gym in Leicester?

Want more ideas? See our hub: Best outdoor gyms in Leicester (This is a review and comparison of these parks)

Coaching & Classes: What You Get

• Coach feedback & community (Skool): post form checks, get cues and accountability.
• Courses & programmes: beginner to advanced (push-ups, pull-ups, handstands, L-sit, levers, muscle-up).
• Flexible schedules: 15 / 30 / 45 / 60-minute options, 2–5 days/week.
• Calisthenics classes online you can follow in Leicester parks or at home.
• Calisthenics PT Leicester (online): 1-to-1 tweaks without travelling.
• Nutrition basics: high-protein meal ideas for strength or recomposition.

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What do I get with Calisthenics HQ?

Courses, Programmes & Nutrition Included

Your membership unlocks everything inside Calisthenics HQ:

• Skill programmes: Push-Up Mastery, Pull-Up Mastery, Handstand Basics, Core & L-Sit, Muscle-Up Progressions.
• Nutrition basics: high-protein guides and meal ideas.
• Community & challenges: stay motivated with leaderboards, group challenges and Birmingham meet-ups.

Beginner? Start Your Calisthenics Journey in Leicester

If you’re new to training, take a look at our Beginner Programme:

• 3 short sessions per week; zero-equipment option (bands/rings optional).
• Regressions and cues: incline - full press-ups; rows - pull-up progressions; hollow holds - L-sit.
• Works in Victoria Park, Abbey Park, Nelson Mandela Park or your living room.
  

Results Leicester Members Can Expect

• First strict pull-up, then 3–5 clean reps.
• Stronger push-ups (diamond, archer, pseudo-planche).
• Solid L-sit and early lever/handstand basics.
• Visible core/upper-body definition within 6–8 weeks of consistent training.
• Better mobility and joint comfort from smart warm-ups.

Areas We Serve

City Centre, Clarendon Park, Highfields, Stoneygate, Westcotes, Aylestone, Braunstone, Belgrave, Evington, Hamilton, Knighton, Oadby & Wigston plus surrounding villages.