I Tried Freerunning! - Functional Training vs Parkour (With Parkour Journeys)

A HUGE thanks to Liam Ellis for this one!
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In this video, I trained with Liam to learn some parkour! I've always appreciated parkour but never really tried it properly (I used to jump off a lot of stuff). This was a fantastic opportunity for me to learn some of the authentic moves like the PK roll, palm spin, and various vaults.
I was also interested to see how my more functional-style training would hold up in this scenario.
I think parkour training is something that could benefit anybody. You don't need to be doing flips off of railings right away: you can practice rolls and balancing from the comfort of your home. In so doing, you'll be improving your proprioception, reducing your risk of injury, and improving your performance in pretty much any sport/activity.
What do you guys think? Will you be incorporating any ideas from freerunning into your training?
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[@LiamEllis]

Ooof that SloMo roll brings back painful -stone in back- memories! 😂So Great to meet you Brother! Awesome episode, can't wait to shoot some more!

[@FitLabb]

You’ve got some serious talent! Really enjoyed watching this fun collaboration between you guys, and have a lot of respect for how difficult it is to do what you do.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

Nice, subtle flex @11:35

[@aliquidgaming1068]

Bro thanks for collabing with him. He's my favorite and arguably best fitness youtuber. Been looking for some parkour basics and fundamentals and this video is just perfect. Checked out your channel and you got my subscription. If possible could you make a Playlist for the tutorials you do. Complete newcomer to parkour here and that would help out a ton with my journey. Keep up the good work man

[@LiamEllis]

@@FitLabb Thanks so much man, Really appreciate that!

[@LiamEllis]

@@shinobi-no-bueno Gotta have somethin for the ladies

[@FitnessFAQs]

Nice to see you trying something new Adam

[@TheBioneer]

Thank you! It was a blast, not going to pretend I wasn’t sore the next day though 😂

[@ST3FF3]

Did not expect to see Daniel here, but since this is a parkour video it makes more sense.

[@_ansp_]

@@ST3FF3 maybe he wants to reconnect with his past parkour times 👀

[@conordouris173]

This would be a great crossover episode

[@cdrtej]

@@conordouris173 😉

[@ryannachtrab]

This guy is a hell of a teacher, he clearly has tons of experience coaching

[@LiamEllis]

Cheers Buddy

[@cramquila2801]

@@LiamEllis I kept wondering things about the moves and then you would clarify in plain speak exactly how to progress, nice one fella! I'd love to try this stuff out but I'm 44 and the injury risk is well daunting. I just wish this sport was a round (or if it was then better known of) when I was a kid.

[@LiamEllis]

@@cramquila2801 Thanks mate, much appreciated 🙏 its definitely not too late! Start small ma man, don't go thinkin you're too old just yet! I've coached plenty of people your age who make great progress, give it a bash ❤️🙏

[@thisismakneto2296]

@@cramquila2801 i have hope bro, just make sure to start slow by building up a strong physique in both muscle strength and other connective tissue strength, bones included

[@ZenDragonYoutubeChannel]

It's clear that this guy knows how to teach, how to break it down and make it simple, as well as how to develop gradual confidence in the person trying for the first time, which is half the battle since insecurity often holds people back from learning properly... Same thing for teaching martial arts or anything else really :)

[@LiamEllis]

Thanks man

[@ninjaempire9093]

That’s why you gotta do some neck training (forearms too), so people know who they’re dealing with even with ur shirt on

[@tomzimny7408]

From my experience watching parkour on KZbin, it seems that the better you are at it, the more baggy your clothes get. Adam, you need a lot of practice.

[@TheBioneer]

Haha! Then I can never be good at parkour 😂

[@ixtlanmalleus5064]

I guess is because when you look a movement with baggy clothes looks smoother, I metan it looks better on camera. Also, it's more comfy that way too

[@ryannachtrab]

Based on my experience watching, I thought it was legally mandatory to wear baggy clothes

[@Menaceblue3]

Why not skip the clothes and parkour in the nude?

[@LiamEllis]

HAHAH Baggy is the waaayy

[@malkomalkavian]

'it is such a shame that we are so limited in what we are allowed to do.' Yes it is

[@hourglas]

I used to do parkour in high-school. Being in my late 20s now. I don't do it at all but the body awareness i acquired from those days has saved me a handful of times. Having the instinct to tuck-roll has saved me from falling on my face where others in the same situation would break their wrists trying to stop the fall.

[@meizind6555]

Liam looks like an anime character, normal person with shirt on, beast when shirtless

[@LiamEllis]

HAHAHAH thanks man

[@WarriorMasterTrainer]

The woes of being shredded

[@Sikorsky1111]

You look a lot smaller when wearing clothes just one size over. From what I've seen most parkour guys dress like this.

[@iamtheonedude]

​@@Sikorsky1111we dress like that to enable a full range of motion which baggy clothes provide.

[@sunhawk1751]

I very much like how Liam broke down the skill-learning into progressions, as with the basic fence vault and the palm spin on the little tree. Conquering baby steps up to the full skill. That's how to do it.

[@LiamEllis]

Hells yeah, thanks man!

[@WeAreRunning4Life]

The way your arms hit the ground at 1:45 gave me the chills. The same kind of landing luxated my elbow. Back then, it was with way too much speed and forward momentum, though

[@justalurkr]

Yeah, it's amazing what you can pick up when you're functionally fit! You guys look great.

[@jameznash]

its amazing that just on the basic roll - that a tiny change like moving the leg out the way - make it so different and avoids contact with the head. This video is great.

[@AlvaroLopez1]

This feels like the only part of the Bioneer’s training which was missing until now!

[@francoarthur8063]

7:30 I'd say that statement also translates to martial arts training as well. cause if you do it long enough, than your body should really know the moves and techniques and how to put them together without thinking on it nearly as much. When I was training more regularly, I was arguably fastest when I wasn't thinking about it. So in summation, the scene in Enter the Dragon where Bruce was teaching the younger student....

[@Jodamo]

It's a true testament to your training practice how you were able to quickly pick up these skills. Building broad neural pathways enables new pathways to be formed more quickly. Just cool to see that principle in action.

[@moreparrotsmoredereks2275]

I've spent years training in mma, shooting, and other martial arts. I've invested thousands of dollar and hours into "self defense" related things, and never once used it outside of sanctioned matches. But, being able to run up a wall saved me from being crushed about 5 years ago.

[@pilot.wav_theory]

True, in a way its more practical. How often do you need to fight ppl in your everyday life vs how often you need to get from point a to point b quickly

[@leandrog2785]

Crushed by what?

[@stanleyezepk]

@@leandrog2785 yes we want to know!

[@moreparrotsmoredereks2275]

@@leandrog2785 I was in the Marine Corps working with a pontoon bridge. The pieces fold up, and I was still standing on one when someone decided to start pulling it onto the truck, which makes it snap shut. I felt it starting to rise to one side so I ran up, vaulted over the edge and landed on top. My glasses flew off in the process, but they landed right next to me so I got them back before I jumped off the bridge piece and back onto a boat. Here's a video of a piece launching, putting it back on the truck is kind of the same thing in reverse, but you have to hold it in place with a boat. I was on the bridge piece to untie the ropes from the boat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWbZ5iBf5Z9aaM

[@Sikorsky1111]

@@moreparrotsmoredereks2275 fuck,glad you got out unscaved man. I can imagine your heart was pumping like crazy after that.I was doing some runs up a hill recently,and right when I was at the edge leading to the top a car drove down,out of pure instinct,I side stepped it then vaulted over the rocky area situated right beside the road,didn't even feel tired after the adrenaline dump that just caused.

[@fakerzdan]

Liam is a really good teacher. Explained the movements really well and had great teaching points. Would love to see more of him in the future on your channel.

[@wraith9112]

Great vid, I've always been impressed with people who can do this. I'm rapidly approaching 50 and would still love to get into it.

[@coryk2222]

Looks like a lot of fun, and great use of the body. Can't wait to get outside to work on some of these moves. Thanks to the both of you!

[@vicarious7858]

You should give Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a go next. It always amazes me how knackering a good roll can be.

[@thomasjhalpin6454]

Always what I need just when I need it dude. You rock! Definitely asking for the Ebook and real book for Christmas this year. Thanks again.

[@yidy1]

2:30 "Do you watch any Knee-over-toes Guy?!" "I took the program and it made such a difference for me!"

[@MrPMelillo]

I loved what was been said about tapping into intrinsic natural movement patterns and thinking of it as play rather than a rigid exercise routine! Adam, I would really like to see you make a video about Erwan LeCorre’s Practice of Natural Movement aka MovNat. There are lots of similarities between MovNat and parkour and think you would resonate with the philosophy and practice MovNat trainers teach.

[@Edythemighty]

He did a video on that already kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKeVlWSsmN9shqM

[@MrPMelillo]

@@Edythemighty would you look at that! I feel like I've seen that video already but i didnt catch that he had spoken about MovNat. That said, I think there is more to discuss when exploring what MovNat has to offer. He didnt adress breath training, combat, tension/relaxation and movement efficiency principles, or really the underlying philosophy the grounds MovNat. I know hes spoken on breath and combat in other videos, but I'd love to see him devote an entire video to MovNat to go in deeper

[@Anbualex]

Love that you look like you are having so much fun. This is inspired!

[@BTScriviner]

The support and encouragement between you both is awesome to watch.

[@marcelkurz134]

If you want to learn the catpass, start with a 3-step and no running up to it. The rhythm is short-long-short, jump of. 1st step(short): mimicks the transition from running 2nd step(long): lowers your center of mass, shifts your body forward, preparing the dive. 3rd step(short): last redirection and takeoff. The most important step is the long, "deep" one, it sets up your center of gravity and will generate most of the force necessary to clear the object. If you do not focus on the 2nd step, you will do a hurdlelike catpass instead of diving into it.

[@johnrobinson7036]

Great collab, Adam. Curious about Liam’s training. Does he do strictly parkour, or does he ‘work out’ as well? Shredded. BTW, nice job to you as a newbie.

[@LiamEllis]

Cheers man! I hit the gym atleast 5 days a week, but all to support the parkour training :)

[@kimnenninger7226]

This is a really great video. I have been wanting to do this but I had no idea where to start. Thank you for the information.

[@slunk007]

Although I like your normal video format and the information you present, this was just really fun to watch! Do more of these if you can. Thanks!

[@dyj321]

Loved seeing how much fun yall had!

[@peterlovstrom4286]

Bloody good effort Adam…you’re a ‘quick study’..these are difficult skills to learn in hurry.Respect!

[@JamesHartnell]

Ah, Parkour... The French Martial Art of Running Away.

[@Eos-1]

Or the Art of Chasing 👀

[@pilot.wav_theory]

Hehehehe

[@pscully1969]

Awesome! I like his philosophy -"Realizing what we should be able to do".

[@metalface78]

This was fun! The energy levels was up their, thank you for a very dope video.

[@erickstotle4285]

Yuhhhh Loved the References for the Knees over toes guy

[@Ianpact]

That was cool. Love these variety videos.

[@nickfletton3976]

Brilliant video, one of my favourite channels

[@JoseLara-dg4zk]

Absolutely brilliant video! How can something be so exciting and simultaneously so CHILL? Now I'm off to go explore a tree!!!

[@jota3732]

It goes to show Adam that all the different types of training you do are functionally practical , you are an all round functional person where as a body builder look’s fantastic but doesn’t have as much function or stamina . I train like you , body weight, running , cycling, weight training, climbing, heavy bag workouts, ring workouts etc ,etc I love it . I got my first of three black belt in Wing Chung when I was 53 . I never went on any kind of enhancement performance whatever they use not even weigh protein. As far as I’m concerned if it doesn’t grow in the ground it doesn’t grow in a shop £££ , sorry I’ve gone on , I love watching you videos and I love the advice great motivational watching , by the way I’m 57 this year and still punching 🥊🥊🥊💪👍as will you at my age .

[@Tienkou111]

Fantastic video Adam! Very inspiring! I should get back to parkour too.

[@ElreyRayo]

Gracias from Texas 👍

[@bigdaddyremo]

This is brilliant. Definitely want to learn these skills on my off days from lifting

[@AcvaristulLenes]

I could watch an hour of this.

[@andrewvasey1070]

Learning Kongs for the first time on a bar is insane. You move very well.

[@TypicalLiam]

Honestly more videos of this would be amazing!

[@alphavegeta5148]

isometric - isotonic- plyometric UPPER BODY: (1) neck bridge hold - neck bridge - 0 (2) push up hold - push up - clap push up (3) dip hold - dips - clap dips (4) hanging/pull up hold - pull up - clap pull ups (5) inverted row hold - inverted row - clap inverted row CORE: (6) plank hold - tuck ins - supermans LOWER BODY: (7) squat hold - squat - plyometric squat CARDIO: (8) brisk walking - steady state running - 400 meter run

[@Kurtt008]

Loved this!

[@us2299]

Man this reminds me when I was a bit younger and tried parkour with my friends, got my ankle broken while trying a wall run lol

[@theunstoppablefreefall1329]

sick Parkour journeys and Bioneer team up!

[@Rei_geDo]

I've been waiting for a parkour video from you. Thanks for the content always.

[@jamesdonnelly8888]

Magnificent. I always wanted to see two blokes having a stick insect fight. The drama is not as visceral as UFC, but you could carve out a niche. I can see your fans being folks really short of time who want to get into watching marshal arts but don't like violence.

[@ramizbari8923]

Awesome video, thank you

[@haginoni6189]

great video man would love to see your take on what garou from one punch mans training would look like and maybe the mobility routine for nightwing currently implementing that and loving how fast and efficient the progress is good job with that one

[@primalperry5667]

This is super cool!!!!! What fun and functional training!

[@SeaSerpentLevi]

Nice!! I been training parkour since my 14's, plan to train until the day i'm an oldman, like the yamakazi who i so admire. Parkour and Methode Naturaille cultures are beautiful and really worth taking a deeper look into, specially for The Bioneer! I hope you keep traning parkour man, and i hope to someday be able to visit some local spot and train with you :D "To be and to last!"

[@yourfriendlyneighbour6529]

I love this channel because it's like jake of all trade of fitness not like other channel that just focus on calisthenic, bodybuilding etc

[@jolenechandler4192]

Cool to see you having fun with a buddy! Makes me wanna go hang with my friends.

[@Brandnewshoes]

This was such a fun video!

[@Kopesy]

Gorgeous location.

[@veg.boy96]

Dude such an awesome collab!

[@brucewayne795]

Love ParkourJourneys, best parkour tutorials on KZbin.

[@LiamEllis]

Thanks brother!

[@DanielMorales-mh6yc]

This is awesome. My favorite channel

[@lelezz3118]

This is awesome Adam 🤩 I think you should do a podcast, it would be amazing 🤸‍♂️

[@Chris-hw6hy]

ngl all that training with different types of strengths and endurances, you learn this so naturally and make it look like you aren't using any effort.

[@thejoelrooganexplosion2400]

Great vid guys

[@simonwalmsley7670]

Great video, fun and informative!

[@Bunndog]

Would love to see him return. Great coaching.

[@manuelmatos9100]

It's so nice to see you learn new things! Makes me happy ☺

[@paulelverstone8677]

Superb. I remember about 16yrs ago doing Parkour with a friend and there was fundamental emphasis upon fluidity. Every vault, every hurldle and every landing would finish with a roll to help transition from one skillset back into your normal cadence, until the next obstacle. I miss it, basically because I don't bounce as well as I used to...

[@jonathonshaw6688]

Cool to see you exploring parkour

[@IMatKatI]

It’s very fun to see this. I come from Liam and so also the parkour community. So fun reading all these comments

[@LiamEllis]

Represent bro!

[@eiric6958]

Amazing. Please bring more experts from different modalities to learn. Thx

[@Does_It_matter-No_it_doesnt]

That was great, thanks.

[@anthonyinhcmc3234]

Good work guys

[@wesleyangel777]

Yet another awesome example of why it is best to train many modalities and be Superfunctional...learning new skills and skills sets come more natural, faster, and easier. The body and mind is always ready.

[@alexanderwilliams6301]

Great parkour spot too

[@MrTimstaaa]

Excellent video

[@djsuter4410]

Well, that was fun. Good on you, Adam.

[@combine8269]

Powerful duo

[@stevendunk5985]

Great video, Guys.

[@abigwhale1043]

So cool!! I saw Parkour Journeys on YT a while ago and I really liked their vlogs & stuff. Didn't expect to see the dude here I've been doing parkour for a long time now, but have stopped it recently bc of school. But this has definitely inspired me to train this weekend!! 🏃‍♂️🔥

[@LiamEllis]

Big love yo!

[@LightYagami-ik1cg]

I’ve always felt like his functional training touched on parkour a bit. He was missing things like which leg to come off of , or how to land, but not at all surprised at how easily he picked up on it. This was a cool to see tho I’d like to see Adam learn parkour more.

[@alphavegeta5148]

I love this channel. International treasure.

[@MiketheMadness]

If you could find a way to train alongside the Royal Marines and do Bottom Field I’d be really interested. So curious to see how you’d fare with that kind of super functional military fitness challenge. Keep it up!

[@MrJohnNinja]

Very cool! I will figure a way to add some Parkour --- at the low end of progressions.... :)

[@tanzo619]

This was great

[@gh0stdog89]

This looks like great fun

[@shifty220]

Great collab!

[@fritolaid6805]

Luv it!!! More more more more!!!

[@AsklepiosYT]

Can you please do a Video about your personal Trainingroutine you follow a week. I would love see how you are able to Build your Body. Awesome videos keep going😄👍👍

[@ringsfitness5340]

This video was very fun! I would love to see more of these vlog type videos with other creators! Also a great way to pratice parkour is basically to play tag game on any enviroment. It's really fun, hard cardio and really challanging if you are doing it on a playground for example. Cheers!

[@aliquidgaming1068]

Thank you for this!!! Been looking for some more basic fundamentals to parkour for beginners. So getting advice from you(my favorite and arguably best and honest fitness youtuber) combines with an amazing parkour youtuber just hits that sweet spot. Maybe in the future colab again and do some more advanced techniques we could practice Edit: maybe also do some MMA stuff we could incorporate into functional training

[@khdur]

Brilliant! Superhero roof running starts here👈 Great shout out to Ben @kneesovertoesguy too.

[@PlayfulTraining]

Looks equal parts fun and scary. Great coaching.

[@swagmoneymaxswagallday3639]

Yo it’s awesome to see you doing some parkour! I just recently got back into training it a couple months ago cause after I started exercising, getting stronger and healing my injuries I really wanted to go back to it, so far it’s been awesome fun!

[@jacobjenkins2190]

You should try rock climbing! The bouldering bobats and Louis parkinson would be amazing colabs to watch

[@user-vd2it4tm2p]

This guy is so smooth like he flies and just grabs the bar so he don't feel bad😅😅Also Adam is so quick at learning new skills,all that functional training really pays off

[@vagrantvienna]

That´s great, two of my favorite channels for physical and mental improvement together at last! Did not realize you guys were a drive away from eacht other!

[@LiamEllis]

Big love!

[@zaydencarman4709]

This is similar the video game uncharted I love it! Very creative! Great job!

[@aliquidgaming1068]

Look up the game Mirrors Edge

[@olivierpataut7015]

Best fitness channel ever