Adventure
Parkour
Run, jump and vault through the city.
- Very hardintensity
- ~560kcal per hour
- Freebudget
- Highimpact
Is parkour right for you?
Run, jump and vault through the city. It is a very hard-intensity, high impact activity that you can do outdoors or indoors, on your own or in a group. Expect to burn around 560 calories an hour, based on a 70 kg person.
Steep learning curve. You can do it without spending anything.
Why try parkour
- Builds strength. It works your muscles hard enough to make you stronger over time.
- Teaches a skill. There is always something new to learn, which keeps it interesting.
How to start parkour
Take a beginners' class to learn safe landings.
Get the basics: trainers. Borrow or hire before you buy.
Book a few lessons. Good coaching at the start saves months of frustration.
Warm up for five minutes first, build up gradually and stop if anything hurts.
A 4-week starter plan
| Week | Sessions | Minutes each | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | Learn the basics and keep every session easy. |
| 2 | 2 | 20 | Repeat last week and add a little time. |
| 3 | 3 | 25 | Add a session or make one a bit harder. |
| 4 | 3 | 30 | Your longest week. Book or plan what comes next. |
This is general guidance, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or injury, check with your GP before you start.
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