Archive for the ‘ACTIVITIES IN THE AIR’ Category

Parkour (Free Running)

October 23rd, 2009

A recreational pursuit in which participants traverse urban structures by running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, etc. Parkour is a discipline of speed and efficiency, getting from point A to point B using nothing but your own body. Parkour encompasses all basic human movement, it isn’t a sport where there are tricks however, popular techniques are used that have been discovered and proven to be efficient and safe. A traceur (a person who practices parkour) understands firstly, that parkour is practiced for a reason and that is

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Skydiving

October 1st, 2009

Skydiving, is the sport of jumping from enough height to deploy a fabric parachute and land safely. The history of diving appears to start with Andre-Jacques Garnerin who made successful parachute jumps from a hot-air balloon in 1797. The military developed parachuting technology first as a way to save aircrews from emergencies aboard balloons and aircraft in flight, later as a way of delivering soldiers to the battlefield. Early competitions date back to the 1930s, and it became an international sport in 1951. Skydiving is

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Trapeze

October 1st, 2009

A trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a support. It is an aerial apparatus commonly found in circus performances. Unlike many cities, Miami offers Trapeze schools for anyone to participate in. Trapeze now is enjoyed as a sport, physical excercise and hobby. Trapeze works tones the upper body, strengthens the core, build balance, co-ordination and self-confidence. You can burn up to 500 calories in just 20 minutes! Directory of recommended vendors: Flying Trapeze 786.239.8775 301 North Biscayne Blvd,

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