Unlike tricking or acrobatics, parkour is not a show-off sport. The skill is more about being one with your environment while adapting your workout to overcome obstacles -- by going over, under, around and through them. Parkour skill sets include a mixed bag of superior stamina and physicality blended with running, jumping and even gymnastics. Becoming a pro at parkour is going to take time, training and support.
Step 1
Boost your activity level. Parkour is not for the sedentary or even the mildly athletic. It is a demanding sport that requires upper- and lower-body strength to get started. A parkour warm-up might include running, squats, pullups, pushups and agility exercises.
Step 2
Train daily, exercising different muscle groups. Parkour requires daily training -- consistency and devotion is vital. Training exercises will include a mixture of resistance exercises, aerobics and gymnastics.
Step 3
Find a local parkour affiliation. Some universities, such as Auburn, have student organizations on campus. Affiliating yourself will these organizations will provide support and training ideas.
Step 4
Consider purchasing an instructional DVD to get ideas for further training. There is only one gym in the nation, in Washington, D.C., that offers parkour training, as of July 2011.
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