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Free runners: a few years no one knew anything about them, and now, following an A&E special, they are developing a cult-like band of followers on sites like YouTube. The sport, which combines various aspects of running, gymnastics and weightlifting, is an extreme physical workout, so far reserved for the elitists who spend days of their week practicing their art.
Unlike true running, much of the draw to free running, is the aesthetic beauty of the display they put on. The point is to use everyday objects to perform tricks or dances in a way with your bodies movements. Despite the artsy feel to it, make no mistake, these guys are athletes to the core. Sometimes running for up to 12 miles a day and performing acrobatics that would leave Jackie Chan spinning, these guys enjoy their workouts, not just complete them.
So maybe this isn't for everyone, but it shows us what may need to be done to our own exercise routine to keep us interested. Next time you're bored running down the road, throw a jump or a skip into the mix. Keep your body guessing, it'll thank you for it later.
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