TED Talks Daily Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter
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Apr 7, 2025 
Taylor Lynn Carpenter, a professional parkour athlete and coach, emphasizes how parkour serves as an essential life skill for everyone, not just extreme athletes. She demonstrates impressive vaults and jumps, showcasing how these movements can enhance mobility and help overcome obstacles. Carpenter discusses the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for creativity and adventure, encouraging a joyful approach to movement that strengthens both body and mind.
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Parkour Defined
- Parkour is more than just rooftop jumping.
- It's a method for training body and mind to overcome obstacles.
Taylor's Parkour Origin Story
- Taylor Lynn Carpenter started parkour at 21 after recovering from injuries.
- She wanted to regain strength and confidence.
Reclaiming Childlike Movement
- We were all natural athletes as children, engaging in movements foundational to parkour.
- We lose that sense of playfulness as we age, but we can rediscover it.