Things to Watch for When Training for Parkour

Things to Watch for When Training for Parkour

When training for parkour, it is important to keep a few things in mind. The two main things to watch out for when training are injuries and and misinformation. Read on to learn more about these issues to be aware of.

Watch For Injuries

During your first few training sessions, and throughout your training, it is very important to listen to your body. I’m not talking about your stomach gurgling, I’m talking about your muscles and joints. Before going forward, I need to explain that there are two types of pain that …

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Excellent Dive Sites in Yap

Excellent Dive Sites in Yap

The coral reefs located in the vicinity of the Yap Islands are clearly unforgettable and many of the dive sites in Yap are connected by vast beds of beautiful, colorful coral. The coral beds surrounding the Yap Islands and pervasive in dive sites in Yap are actually created by an uplift or elevation of the Philippine Sea Plate and the diving opportunities will instantly expose you to a vast area of unbelievably unique marine life too.

Scuba diving in Yap allows you to purposefully dive for underwater exploration to see manta ray in their native habitat. Dive …

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Learn Parkour Without Classes – The Wall Run

Learn Parkour Without Classes – The Wall Run

The parkour wall run is a basic parkour move in which a person runs up a wall without support. This parkour lesson is for beginners that are new to parkour training, and trying to teach themselves how to become a traceur (someone who does parkour) without paying for expensive parkour classes.

The simplest description of this parkour move is as follows: you jog/run towards a wall, then make contact with the wall with your strong foot at about your standing waist height, and propel yourself up the wall.

The first lesson they’ll …

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How Skydive Jumpsuits Affect Your Fall Rate

How Skydive Jumpsuits Affect Your Fall Rate

Skydive jumpsuits are different things to different people. Some see jumpsuits as a pretty cool fashion accessory. Others see them as a necessary piece of sports equipment. When you’re first investing in skydiving gear, you’ll probably be looking for something like a freefly suit. It’s one of the best options to go for while you’re still getting used to the sport. And it will do the job perfectly well until you choose to specialise. When that day comes, one of the most important things to consider with your choice of skydive jumpsuit is …

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Are Your Chances of Scuba Diving With Whale Sharks Being Threatened?

Are Your Chances of Scuba Diving With Whale Sharks Being Threatened?

Other than the ever present threat from man, the adult whale shark has no natural enemies. What little is known about their migration patterns is known because of the tagging of a few individuals. In general, they prefer the tropical regions around the world with warmer waters between 18 to 30A�C where plankton abound, although they have also been recorded to dive deeper than 980m to where the water is as cold as 10A�C.

Whale sharks are in pretty much a constant state of migration, presumably going where the …

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Ariake Shoes – One Of The Best Offerings From Parkour Shoes

Ariake Shoes – One Of The Best Offerings From Parkour Shoes

Parkour is well known for its extensive range of shoes that enhance the training experience and help you perform at your best. Ariake shoes seem to be one of the best offerings from the brand thus far. It is just one more reason why Parkour shoes are the top choice amongst the top athletes. Here is a closer look at the features that make these shoes so great for any foot type.

The average foot

Most people’s feet are found to be somewhere in the middle of flat and …

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80-Year-Old Grandmother Skydives on Her Birthday!

80-Year-Old Grandmother Skydives on Her Birthday!

We have seen that story and many found it amusing! Why would an elderly woman suddenly decide to risk her life in such a manner? Perhaps she is becoming demented or simply appears to have a suicide wish? Well you would be amazed to learn she actually is fulfilling a lifelong dream. A wish she has that is being fulfilled by her loved ones because she requested it. For Granny is gonna fly now!

For the thrill of a lifetime try skydiving!

Skydiving or parachuting is one of the most exhilarating experiences a person …

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How to Get Involved in the Sport of Parkour

How to Get Involved in the Sport of Parkour

In 2004, the world had it’s eyes opened to the sport/art of Parkour. Now, every single day, thousands of people try to get started with it. So, how do you do it?

One of the best things about Parkour is that you can do it pretty much anywhere. You do not need special access to a gym, or special place to practice. That is what it is all about. Freedon of movement. So, no matter where you live, you have someplace to practice.

There is more to it then just a …

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Training Parkour and Avoiding Injuries

Training Parkour and Avoiding Injuries

I’ve been training parkour hardcore in the last 2 years and in this period of time I’ve learned about injuries in the hard way. Now I have back pain and weakened ligaments as a result of twisting my ankles repeatedly for 5 or 6 times in few months.

Why did this happen?

When I think about it, much of what happened was really not necessary and could be avoided if I had done few things differently, and not only would I have been injury free, but I would be in better physical shape along with …

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Skydiving is Fun

Skydiving is Fun

Can you imagine yourself jumping out of a plane from a high altitude? This concept may seem weird to some people – going up high into the sky on a plane then leap out on purpose may strike as odd. But to skydiving enthusiasts, it is a sport that they love. They make a sport out of jumping from a cliff, a plane, or a high bridge.

Although skydiving can be fun and exhilarating, you must be aware that each jump is marked with a potential danger. This fact alone makes this sport more fascinating and challenging …

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