Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter
TED Talks Daily7 Apr 2025

Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter

Parkour isn't just for extreme athletes — it's a life skill that can help anyone navigate the world more easily, says professional parkour athlete Taylor Lynn Carpenter. She pulls off some slick vaults, jumps, dives and rolls onstage, showing how the basic movements of parkour can help you maintain mobility, overcome obstacles and rediscover your sense of adventure.

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