Train to Stay Sane is a fitness website focused on making bodyweight training and calisthenics easier to understand.
My goal is to create practical exercise guides that help people learn proper technique, build strength, and gradually progress toward more challenging movements.
Whether you’re working toward your first push-up, improving your pull-ups, or learning an advanced skill like the muscle-up, I want you to have a clear place to start.
Who’s Behind Train to Stay Sane?
I’m Murphy, the creator of Train to Stay Sane.
I’ve been training for several years, starting with traditional weightlifting at the gym before becoming increasingly interested in bodyweight training and calisthenics.
I still enjoy lifting weights, but I’ve become particularly interested in the strength, coordination, and body control involved in calisthenics.
One of the things I enjoy most is learning new skills and figuring out the progressions that make them possible.
For example, my journey toward my first muscle-up began with band-assisted pull-ups. I gradually progressed to regular pull-ups, explosive chest-high pull-ups, and weighted pull-ups before eventually achieving my first muscle-up.
Experiences like that have taught me how useful it can be to break difficult movements into manageable steps.
Why the Name Train to Stay Sane?
Training has become an important part of my everyday life.
Whether I’m lifting weights, practicing calisthenics, or going for a run, physical activity helps me clear my head and feel better.
That’s where the name Train to Stay Sane comes from.
For me, exercise is about more than looking stronger or achieving a particular skill. It’s also something I enjoy, a way to challenge myself, and an important part of my mental well-being.
I wanted to build a website that shares that enthusiasm while helping other people discover forms of training they enjoy.
What You’ll Find on This Website
Train to Stay Sane focuses on clear, practical fitness education.
You’ll find:
- Exercise guides: Step-by-step instructions for movements such as push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and dips.
- Calisthenics progressions: Ways to work toward challenging skills like the muscle-up, handstand, front lever, and planche.
- Beginner training resources: Simple workouts and programs for building a bodyweight strength foundation.
- Equipment guides: Information about training accessories and choosing suitable equipment.
- Training and supplement information: Educational articles about topics relevant to bodyweight training.
My aim is to make the information useful whether you’re completely new to exercise or already have some training experience.
How I Create My Exercise Guides
One feature of Train to Stay Sane is the use of original exercise animations.
I create these animations using Blender to help demonstrate how movements work.
I’m continually improving my animation skills, but the purpose is straightforward: make exercises easier to visualize before you attempt them yourself.
I aim to explain each movement with clear instructions, common mistakes, easier alternatives, and progressions.
Where relevant, I also share my own training experiences and use research or reputable educational sources to support technical and health-related information.
Animations and written descriptions have limitations, however, and they cannot replace individualized coaching or medical guidance.
My Approach to Training
I believe people benefit from building a solid foundation before rushing into advanced skills.
You don’t need to achieve a muscle-up, handstand, or planche immediately.
Learning basic movements, improving control, and progressing consistently are valuable achievements on their own.
I also believe there’s rarely just one path to learning a calisthenics skill.
Different training approaches work for different people, depending on their strength, experience, and individual needs.
My goal is to explain useful options so you can find a sensible progression for your own training.
Transparency and Affiliate Links
Train to Stay Sane is an independently created fitness website.
Some articles contain affiliate links to fitness equipment and other relevant products. If you purchase through those links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
I aim to recommend equipment based on its relevance to the exercises discussed, not suggest that buying something is necessary to make progress.
You can read more in the website’s Affiliate Disclosure.
A Note About Health and Safety
The training information on this website is intended for general educational purposes.
Exercise carries risks, and an appropriate progression depends on your current ability, mobility, health, and training history.
The articles are not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, rehabilitation, or professional coaching.
If you have an injury, persistent pain, or a medical condition that affects exercise, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Start Your Calisthenics Journey
If you’re new to bodyweight training, the best place to begin is the How to Start Bodyweight Training guide.
You can also follow the 6-Week Beginner Bodyweight Program for a more structured introduction.
Thanks for visiting Train to Stay Sane.
I hope the guides help make your training a little easier to understand and a lot more enjoyable.
