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Stretching for parkour: introduction, biomechanics, and post-workout stretching program
Introduction We very often neglect flexibility in our training, because the quests for strength and speed require so much of our attention. However, stretching and flexibility training have their place in parkour. Flexibility helps with injury prevention, the...
WOD 12-5-13: Conditioning Circuit
What we observe is not nature itself, but nature exposed to our method of questioning. -Werner Heisenberg Start with the APK Warm-Up #2. Conditioning Circuit 7/4/10 Rep rounds of: Pull-Ups Squats Tuck Jumps Wall Dips Sit-ups So, the first round do 7 pull-ups, squats,...
Check out our winter training guide by Trevor de Groot
As winter sets in, and traceurs around the world migrate indoors, Trevor de Groot pushes for more outdoor training. To inspire others to train outside, he's written a basic guide to winter training. Trevor will be updating it as he gets more tips from around the world...
WOD 12-4-13: Jump and speed training
Most people have never learned that one of the main aims in life is to enjoy it. -Samuel Butler Jump and Speed Training Start with the APK Warm-Up. Then perform 2 rounds of the following: 2 50-meter sprints with :30 rest between 8 Box-Squats to Box-Jumps OR Full...
World Parkour Championship on CBS Sports tonight
Tonight, Wednesday December 4th at 8:00PM on CBS Sports, catch the World Parkour Championship. Participants included Yoann Leroux, Brian Orosco, Alex Shaeur, Gingerbeast, Drew Drechsel, Stefanno DeLira, Justin Sweeney, and Dylan Baker. We picked some of the fastest...
Stop Spain’s Anti-Parkour Law!
An approved draft law in Spain would make it illegal to insult Spain, play games or sports such as parkour, or even climb a building without permission. If you strongly disagree with these laws like local groups MADD and APK disagree with them. Sign the online...
WOD 12-3-13: Parkour conditioning
We can do more good by being good, than in any other way. -Rowland Hill Start with the APK Warm-Up #3 Parkour Conditioning 4 Rounds as fast as possible: 20 steps Backwards QM 15 Box Jumps 10 Wall Dips (Substitute Bench Dips if necessary)
WOD 12-2-13: Running
Food is really and truly the most effective medicine. -Joel Fuhrman Start with the APK Warm-Up. Run 2 miles for time. If possible, run through a forest or natural area. Concentrate on controlled breathing and precise, active foot-placement. Today only, you get 20% off...
Winter training: a guide to cold-weather parkour training
It’s getting to be that time of year again, the time of year where most traceurs go into hibernation due to the winter months. The lucky traceurs who live in California, Texas, Florida, or other relatively warm areas don’t have to worry about cold temperatures, or...