There are many types of flips in gymnastics. Most of them are based on a specific direction of rotation or body position, such as a front tuck or standing front tuck. They are also performed in cheerleading, tricking (martial arts), goal celebrations, and other sports. The BMX sport, for example, has a variety of freestyle flips where the performer turns around on the … [Read more...] about Types of Flips in Gymnastics
Parkour
How to Do Parkour
Learning how to do parkour involves a variety of skills, from active jumps to rolling and landing. These skills are fundamental to parkour, as they will enable you to land on narrow spaces without using any additional movement. When learning how to do parkour, it is important to focus on landing safely, as falling can be very dangerous if you don’t know how to land. The first … [Read more...] about How to Do Parkour
What is Parkour?
Parkour is a sports training discipline in which practitioners try to move as fluidly as possible without the use of any equipment. They also try to move as quickly as possible without using any equipment. Practicing this discipline requires a high level of strength, endurance, and flexibility, and can be incredibly challenging. It is very similar to the way we used to play on … [Read more...] about What is Parkour?
Old Man Parkour
This incredibly funny video features an old man who does parkour tricks. A thief and his accomplice are stealing a woman’s purse and try to escape from the old man who is surprisingly agile. The old man, though, is able to get out of their grasp and rescue the woman, who has fallen on hard times. Although parkour is usually associated with fit, young people, a parkour class in … [Read more...] about Old Man Parkour
Parkour Landing Techniques
When you drop from a height, parkour landing techniques are crucial for reducing injury. You can choose from a variety of different methods, such as a safety tap or breakfall. The safety tap is used for shorter drops, while a breakfall is used for higher drops. Other options include the cat or crane. Generally, landing force absorption depends on how erect the practitioner’s … [Read more...] about Parkour Landing Techniques
How to Get Good at Parkour
Parkour is an activity that requires agility and strength. The first step in learning the sport is conditioning the body through regular workouts at the gym. By exercising your body, you are also releasing happy hormones called endorphins. Apart from building muscle mass, parkour training also teaches you how to pay attention to your surroundings and to keep a clear mind. As … [Read more...] about How to Get Good at Parkour