Standing on your hands—what could be simpler, right? We’ve all been there as kids, flipping upside down without a care. But for anyone who has seriously attempted to master the handstand, you know it’s paradoxically one of the most technical and challenging skills you can pursue.
At first glance, it’s just about holding yourself up. But beneath that simple goal lies an intricate dance between balance, strength, and body awareness. It’s not just physical; handstands push your mental focus and resilience, helping you grow in ways few other exercises can.
Why Handstands Are Worth Your Time
Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to challenge yourself, handstands offer a host of benefits:
Total Body Strength: A successful handstand engages everything—your shoulders, arms, core, and even your fingers. The strength you build goes far beyond the pose itself.
Laser-Focused Balance: It’s all about the details. Micro-adjustments in your alignment can mean the difference between staying up or tipping over. Handstands teach you to trust your body and refine your sense of balance.
Mental Clarity: Upside down, everything changes. Handstands force you into the moment, clearing distractions and sharpening focus.
Adaptability: Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to master advanced variations, handstands are a practice that evolves with you. There’s always something new to learn.
Track Your Progress with Handstand Timer
If you’re serious about taking your handstand practice to the next level, Handstand Timer is here to help.
Hi, I’m Scott Gilroy, founder and sole developer of Handstand Timer—an app designed to help you not only track but also improve your handstand practice. Just launched on iOS, Android, and the web, the app uses your device’s camera to detect and time your handstands and other poses from calisthenics and yoga.
Here’s what the app offers:
- Pose Detection & Audio Cues: The app detects when you’re in a handstand and starts the timer automatically, providing audio cues to guide you into position and a metronome to help with rhythm.
- Real-Time Feedback: If the selected pose isn’t detected, the app gives you pose detection guidance, offering verbal instructions to adjust your form.
- Performance Insights: Track your handstand times over days, weeks, and months, with visualizations of recent sessions to show your progress.
- Custom Poses: Choose from various handstand variations or other poses in your practice, making the app versatile for everyone from beginners to advanced athletes.
And this is just the beginning! Handstand Timer is a preview of something even bigger.
Enter the World of Move Journey
While Handstand Timer focuses specifically on handstands and pose timing, it’s part of a broader vision under Move Journey, the company behind the app.
Move Journey is more than just an app—it’s an all-encompassing fitness experience built around movement, community, and personal growth. When Move Journey launches, your account and pose history from Handstand Timer will seamlessly carry over, unlocking even more features to help you grow your practice.
From competitive challenges to customized workouts, Move Journey will provide the tools and support you need to thrive in your fitness journey.
Join the Movement
If you’re ready to master the art of handstands and explore the world of movement with like-minded people, subscribe to our Move Journey mailing list!
By joining, you’ll get early access to updates, expert tips for improving your handstands, and a front-row seat for the launch of Move Journey. Whether you’re chasing that perfect hold or just getting started, this is the community for you.
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