Singapore’s seniors turn to parkour to boost balance and strength
Summary
Since 2017, a coach in Singapore named Tan Shie Boon has been teaching parkour exercises to older adults to help them improve balance and strength. Videos show seniors in their 60s and 70s practicing moves like climbing, jumping, and rolling, which has gained attention online.Key Facts
- Parkour involves moving quickly and skillfully through obstacles using running, jumping, and climbing.
- Coach Tan Shie Boon started teaching parkour to older Singaporeans in 2017.
- His program is called Movement Singapore.
- The classes help seniors improve their physical fitness, balance, and agility.
- Participants are often in their 60s and 70s.
- Videos of these classes have become popular on the internet.
- The activities include climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slopes, and jumping from platforms.
- This approach is different from the usual image of parkour being done by teenagers in cities.
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