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2023 Author: Katelyn Chandter | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:08
You have probably seen people performing crazy and stunt stunts in the usual urban jungle more than once. This sport is called parkour or freerunning. Do you want to try? There are no boundaries in parkour, but there are only obstacles to overcome. How to learn parkour from scratch?
“Only a long practice will give you the ability to move quickly, also do not forget to enjoy your workouts. I think moving slowly is also very important. Try to think like an animal and move as quietly as possible. Only when you master these skills can you move quickly.”Daniel Ilabaca
What is parkour? This is high-speed movement and overcoming various obstacles using excellent control of your body. French stuntman and founder of the parkour movement David Belle explains parkour as follows: "There are no boundaries, there are only obstacles, and any obstacle can be overcome."
Parkour (from French parcours) is the ability to move in space and on any terrain. Athletes involved in parkour are called tracers (from the English trace - route). The main thing in parkour is safety, efficiency and simplicity. Do no harm to your health in pursuit of a beautiful trick.
In addition to parkour, there is a freerunning. Parkour is a high-speed movement from one point to another as quickly as possible. Freerunning is more about the beauty of movement and tricks, even at the expense of efficiency and speed.
The founder of freerunning is considered to be a French tracer of Guadalupe origin, Sebastien Foucan. Freerunning is brighter and more colorful, due to which it is more suitable for making money, in contrast to parkour.
How to learn parkour or freerunning from scratch?
What is parkour good for?
Why should you try parkour? Parkour is a real extreme sport that develops many useful skills, from physical fitness to the inner qualities of a person.
- Parkour trains the body, teaches it to control and makes it stronger
- Parkour develops endurance and makes it more efficient in all areas
- Parkour relieves fears, complexes and makes you more daring
- Parkour gives confidence in yourself and your capabilities
- Parku increases self-esteem, eliminating complexes
- Parkour fosters discipline and a sporty lifestyle
- Parkour helps to find like-minded people and friends
Parkour is more than sports or entertainment. Parkour is a way of life, a way of self-discovery and freedom of movement that was previously inaccessible to you. Do you want to try?
Preparing for parkour
Parkour requires a good physical tracer. A person must have a reasonably good athletic level before starting parkour training. You need a physical base that will allow you to do tricks. Get into athletic and athletic form. What should a beginner be able to do before training parkour?
- Push-ups 50 times
- Pull-ups 5-10 times
- Squats 50 times
- Run 5-10 km endurance
- Acceleration 1 km. without interruptions in breathing
- Have no bad habits: smoking, alcohol, drugs, etc.
- Maintaining an athletic lifestyle and proper nutrition
Choosing clothes for parkour
Improper clothing can result in a failed stunt or injury. Parkour requires clothing that is comfortable and comfortable to exercise. But too loose clothing impairs aerodynamics.
- Parkour sneakers. Good running shoes are perfect for parkour.
- Parkour pants. Regular sweatpants called shirochi.
- Outerwear for parkour. Practical sports jackets and T-shirts made from natural fabrics.
- Accessories. Wristbands, gloves, backpack, hat, first aid kit, telephone.
How to learn parkour on your own?
There are many social media groups and YouTube videos about parkour on the internet. Lots of athletes show tricks and explain training methods. Watching the video, you can learn simple parkour tricks, gradually moving on to more complex ones. But it is not always easy and fun to train alone.
Parkour training with or with a coach
Parkour is a sport that is best learned in a group of like-minded people or under the watchful eye of an experienced mentor. A good trainer will put you on the right track and teach you how to do parkour tricks safely.
Find people through social networks who are passionate about parkour and join their group. You will find not only coaches, but also friends with whom you will have fun.
How to learn parkour or freerunning?
- Always knead your muscles and joints well before training.
- Study the route before performing tricks
- Learn to land safely on both bent legs
- Don't do complicated tricks until you learn how to do simple ones.
- Train 2-3 times a week, giving yourself time to rest and recover
- Don't give up if you don't always succeed the first or even 50 times.
- Avoid doing dangerous stunts that involve health risks
- Finish your workout with a warm-up to stretch your muscles and reduce the risk of injury
- Train the vestibular apparatus
- Keep fit and lifestyle
Parkour is an excellent discipline that helps people find themselves in this world. This is a way of self-knowledge and self-improvement. Training will allow you to develop more harmoniously when the body and character are hardened.
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