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Can I jump down from 11 feet?

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Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.

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No. You could die or become seriously injured. If you are practicing jumping for some event or parkour, make sure the surface you land on is soft and I recommend you don't jump more than your own height.

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Are wood chips a good place to land and roll?

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Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.

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Yes, as long as they are 8 inches deep or deeper. Wood chips are considered a safer landing surface than grass, gravel or dirt.

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How do you know what height to jump from first?

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You should jump from whatever height you feel comfortable with. Start with a lower height and work your way up.

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What do I do if there's a fire and I can't get out of my room so I have to jump out of a window? What do I do if I have to jump out a window 10 feet onto concrete?

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Lower yourself as much as possible. Pinpoint your location to land. If there are other people there, find out if they can help you in any way (catching you, watching you, etc.). And most importantly, clear your mind and go for it, as hesitating will put you at a disadvantage, like being off balance. Go for a slight rolling motion, like a duck, and roll from your feet to your hands and feet.

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What precautions should be taken when landing on a hard surface, such as concrete?

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I wouldn't advise jumping from any height onto concrete, but if you must, roll on impact.

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How do I land if I'm jumping from a broken down ski lift without snapping my legs?

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Assuming you are in a snowy area with a decent amount of powdery snow, try to follow these steps: Lower yourself as much as possible, take a deep breath, and drop. Bend your knees when you hit the ground and try to roll your weight forward a bit towards a hands-and-knees position.

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If I'm stuck on a ski lift about 15 meters from the ground, what kind of landing should I go for without snapping my legs?

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Try finding help first. Staying on the ski lift may be the safer option. If you have to jump, make sure to stay low, take slow, deep breaths and drop––don’t jump, just drop and then roll in the snow. You will probably break bones but you may survive.

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Could pads and helmets be used to lessen risk?

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Helmets and pads aren't that useful when you're landing. Because when you're landing, you're using your feet and when you want to do a tuck and roll, the helmet prevents you from doing that. Pads are only made when you fall forward or to the side, but they can't of stop you from flexing your limbs.

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