Fitness Level

PDD

Hi Folks,

I was just wondering what kind of fitness level would be required for Parkour, I am interested in getting started but I am completely unfit.

Dave

garthv

Depends on how far you want to take it. If you are completly unfit then don't jump straight into parkour, hit them gym a few times a week, go for a run once a day, get your fitness levels up to a standard where you can lift your own body weight easily.

PDD

Cheers for the feedback, Im nowhere near that fitness level yet so I guess its off to the Gym. :-)

pendude

PDD wrote: »

Cheers for the feedback, Im nowhere near that fitness level yet so I guess its off to the Gym. :-)

Just wondering, how are you getting on?

Goat Mouth

now now, you may only think you're nowhere near the fitness level.
when i started i came from nothing, I'd never done any form of exercising.
all you need to know is your limits, and hows to train for them then eventually pass them.

FishFlop21

I AM NOT FIT

PDD

Still nowhere near fit :-P

Goat Mouth

look, fitness isn't overly important for begining
once you've begun training and you acquire the basics you need to start moving for yourself to the best of your own ability the limits will begin to break until you're doing too many climb ups to be counted.

if you're training to just be "fit" and not thinking about your specific moevement and safety... try something else.

Metaxis

Goat Mouth wrote: »

look, fitness isn't overly important for begining
once you've begun training and you acquire the basics you need to start moving for yourself to the best of your own ability the limits will begin to break until you're doing too many climb ups to be counted.

if you're training to just be "fit" and not thinking about your specific moevement and safety... try something else.

ye i would agree with this dave. the best way to get good at parkour is to just do it. know your limits and take your time. parkour is about efficient movement, you dont have to be that strong fast or.. um.. jumpy to start just go out and enjoy yourself

Goat Mouth

oh hey Metaxis, havent seen you in ages, maybe a year at this stage, how've you been keepin man?

-any back on topic-

so fitness level, yes, also set yourself some goals during your training, and always start them off small.
be they;
five kongs a day
or
five dashes
10 pressups
then chin ups
3 - 5 muscle ups if possible
20 + calve raises
etc

also never forget your basic warm up and cool down
just rinse, repeat and keep repeating, it doesnt happen over night.
but you'll surprise yourself.