Action and Adventure in Your Own Backyard

Looking for a thrill? You may not have to look that far. While it may be tempting to think that seeking action and adventure means traveling to far off destinations, often times you can find adventure just around the corner. Here are three action-packed activities you can do close to home.

Parkour. Born of basic military obstacle training, parkour exploded in popularity in part thanks to movies like Casino Royale and Brick Mansions. The concept is simple: Anything can be an obstacle. Often practiced in parks and cities, parkour can be done alone or as part of a group and requires no specific gear to get started, making it extremely accessible.

Rock climbing. You don’t necessarily have to be out in the mountains to enjoy rock climbing. As the sport gains in popularity more and more rock climbing centres are opening up, and many gyms are incorporating rock climbing walls into their facilities. Odds are you won’t have to look very far for a good rock climbing spot nearby! For the uninitiated who are worried about fussing with harnesses, bouldering often serves as an excellent introduction to rock climbing.

Biking. Mountain biking certainly provides a thrill, and usually any kind of rough terrain can be suitable for the job. For those who live far away from mountains or other suitable environments, the focus can be shifted to speed riding or even distance riding, anything more than just a leisurely stroll.

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Action Movie Stars Who Did Their Own Stunts

One of the elements that make action movies so explosively exciting is the cleverly choreographed stunt sequences, and while many Hollywood stars make use of stunt doubles (or aren’t trained or insured against potential injury anyway), there are a select few who perform their own stunts to great effect.

The benefits of having an actor perform their own stunts allow for greater continuity and better believability in the movie itself. Here are some of your favorite action movies where the actors boldly did their own stunts.

Christian Bale in the Batman Series

All the actors involved in Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies were involved in the action scenes as much as was deemed sensible by the director. Bale himself trained extensively for the role and reportedly took part in several of the fight scenes.

Daniel Craig in Casino Royale

The Bond comeback film exploded onto our screens in 2006 to great critical acclaim, not least because of the unbreakable charisma of the then new, blond Bond, Daniel Craig. Craig reportedly performed many of his own stunts and action sequences, including jumping out of a third-floor window onto a moving bus!

Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity

Jason Bourne’s high-risk lifestyle and energy is the perfect match for an actor like Matt Damon, who got his hands properly dirty during the filming of the blockbuster franchise. Although the bigger (insanely dangerous) stunts are left to the professionals, Damon performed several of his own stunts and had a very active role in the state-of-the-art fight scene choreography.

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