Two men jumping over a barrier while doing parkour

6 Extreme Sports You Should Try


Looking for a new way to get fit? Want to take it up a level?


Adrenaline sports don’t just mean bungee jumping and skydiving. There’s a whole list of extreme sports with safer-than-they-sound entry-level sessions.

So don’t just dream of rock climbing or white water rafting. Strap into your safety gear and dive straight into the world of adventure sports.

Man jumping over a railing during parkour move

1 Sign up for bouldering

Not ready for the skyscraper rock faces? Find a local climbing center and sign up for bouldering. It’s rock climbing but on shorter walls. As well as the thrill, the best extreme sports challenge your body. With a focus on agility and core strength, boulderers are some of the most impressive athletes around.


2 Fat-wheel biking

Find freedom with fat-wheel biking. And we mean freedom – the off-road, all-terrain tires have deep grips so you can ride anywhere you want (within the law). Keep your cool on the mountainside with Degree® Men Advanced 72H Adventure Antiperspirant Deodorant and you’ll be protected right to the finish line.


3 Wild swimming

Have easy access to a wild swimming lake? Swimming might not seem top of the extreme sports list but these rocky pools and waterfalls are more demanding than you’d suspect.


4 City with parkour

Run, jump, and climb your way through the city with Parkour. It hones your agility, balance and strength in one. Try a class to go through the basic movements safely. Keep the focus on your moves, not sweat – a spray of Degree® Women Advanced 72H Fresh Energy Antiperspirant Deodorant will help keep you dry and protected.


5 Go canyoning

Like your playground complete with jaw-dropping scenery? Go canyoning. With expert instructors, you start at the top and jump, scramble and abseil your way down the waterfalls and gorges.


6 national/provincial parks

Craving a hydro-charged adrenaline rush? You can find instructor-led white water rafting in most national parks and rivers (complete with equipment hire).

Run, jump, and climb your way through the city with Parkour.