Parkour is a system of skills that allows you to control the body, which can be useful to a person at any time. The main idea behind parkour is that there are no physical boundaries, there are only obstacles to be overcome. Parkour does not imply the use of any devices and means, it allows you to develop behavioral skills in certain life situations. Usually, roofs, trees, parapets, walls and railings are used for teaching parkour. It is very important here to develop a quick reaction and learn to instantly assess the current situation and your capabilities. Before mastering this kind of urban sport, get to know yourself, create harmony between spirit and body, assess your capabilities and start fighting your fears and shortcomings. To develop your movement skills, try athletics, acrobatics, rock climbing, or gymnastics.
Instructions
Step 1
Overcome your inner fear and start with physical fitness by choosing the right parkour equipment. The sneaker should not squeeze or dangle. Look for quality footwear with monolithic rubber soles and non-composite treads. Pay attention to the most comfortable and loose clothing that does not hinder your movements.
Step 2
When you feel that your body is trained enough for parkour, try simple standard exercises. After mastering them, proceed to more complex elements. Gradually, you will be ready for the most difficult pirouettes. The main rule: do not do the element that you have only seen once. First, carefully study the technique of its implementation, and then start mastering it.
Step 3
Never start parkour without a warm-up or try to improvise in unfamiliar places. Study your training locations carefully first. Consider the strength and quality of obstacles, jumping distance, landing location and general environment. Try to immediately determine the level of risk and how difficult it will be for you to perform elements in a certain place.
Step 4
Start training on the ground, do not immediately start from a great height without sufficient preparation. So you risk damaging ligaments, joints and even the spine. During training, try not to overload your body - fatigue leads to injury. If you are afraid to do some element, then you are not ready for it yet. Only after overcoming fear, begin to master the technique of the exercise.
Step 5
Train and hone your level by mastering similar elements that cause you doubts, in safer places and in more simplified variations. When training, be sure to consider the weather conditions. Unfavorable factors for parkour are: dirt, heat and dampness. During the practice of parkour, the body is subjected to quite a lot of physical activity, so proper nutrition is very important. If it is not balanced enough, the body is exposed to a lot of stress, which negatively affects the effectiveness of training. If you have any health problems such as acquired or congenital injuries that limit joint mobility, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, diseases of the spine, etc., be sure to consult your doctor before starting to learn parkour.
