How Do You Get Started In Parkour Or Free Running?
• Before beginning to train Parkour, you must consider your physical condition. You must be physically fit (healthy.) You should not attempt any technique that your body cannot handle the consequences, or progress at such a slow rate that your body is conditioned by the training process. Pick a point off in the distance and do whatever it takes to get there. Keeping your personal limitations in mind, start with a slow safe pace. Trace a path between two points over and over until you are a master of your territory. You should notice a gradual increase in your speed, endurance, and the ease with which you transition between obstacles. This progression can take hours, days, and even years depending on the path you choose, your natural ability, and several other factors. The important thing is to continue progressing no matter how slowly. This method is the essence of Parkour, and will lay the foundation to understanding it. • Once you have practiced this method for a while, you will begi
• Before beginning to train Parkour…, you must consider your physical condition. You must eat healthy and be fit. You must be physically fit (healthy.) You should not attempt any technique that your body cannot handle the consequences, or progress at such a slow rate that your body is conditioned by the training process. Learning how to do a long jump would be useful to learn before starting parkour or freerunning! You need to develop the body’s natural movements and build a solid base of efficient strength and endurance. You can do this by incorporating basic body weight exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, broad jumps, and etc. Pick a point off in the distance and do whatever it takes to get there. Keeping your personal limitations in mind, start with a slow safe pace. Trace a path between two points over and over until you are a master of your territory. You should notice a gradual increase in your speed, endurance, and the ease with which you transition between obstacle
