Arguably the most important element of training for any discipline, goal or task is to be able to carry out the requisite movements with as much efficiency and as little stress on the body as possible. This is known as biomechanical fitness and is the ability of your entire system (bones, fascia, ligaments, tendons, muscles) […]
January
15
Limitless Pursuits Interview
posted by Dan
‘We’re dedicated to bringing you the stories of men and women from around the world who have beaten seemingly impossible odds to achieve greatness in in extremes sports, adventure and travel. The strength of human spirit is at the core of what we promote. Whether it be pushing themselves to the limit or having an impact […]
January
14
Cue-Jutsu: Six Vital Pointers for Cueing as a Movement Coach
posted by Dan
The very best coaches understand this simple truth: what you say and how you say it matters. A lot. Good cueing can get fast, accurate, desired results for both you and your learners. Bad cueing can confuse, impede learning, and waste time – for both you and your learners. Here are just six starting points […]
January
02
Islington Gazette Interview
posted by Dan
I was lucky enough to be featured in London’s Islington Gazette this past month talking about our annual Winterval Training Day event at Parkour Generations. The feature focuses mainly on why it’s important to brave the elements and keep training outdoors even in winter, to keep body and mind sharp! The cold is just another obstacle […]
January
02
Canary Wharf Business Innovation Award 2016
posted by Dan
At the end of 2016 I was blown away to receive the Canary Wharf Innovation in Business Award for Business Partnerships in conjunction with my co-director and partner-in-crime at Parkour Generations, Francois ‘Forrest’ Mahop. We’ve had some amazing recognition over the years, but to be acknowledged at the highest levels of London’s business community is […]
January
02
Gym Owner Monthly Feature
posted by Dan
In December 2016 I was honoured to be awarded Gym Owner of the Month by Gym Owner Monthly Magazine. Had a great conversation with the good people there about the world of parkour, the now-legendary Chainstore Gym in London, vision and all manner of cool stuff. Check out the interview here!
November
23
PaleoHacks Interview
posted by Dan
Had a great time talking to the awesomely-named Clark Danger at PaleoHacks about parkour, fear, biomechanics, edge-work, deliberate practice and more. Check it out. “Parkour is a fitness buzzword with a huge coolness factor, but where can you get your start? Can everyone learn the fundamentals of parkour? Dan Edwardes, founder of Parkour Generations and […]
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