To go skydiving in Locarno, you need to possess a basic level of physical fitness. To verify this, a brief fitness test may be conducted on-site before your jump. To pass the test, men must complete a 500m run in 2 minutes, and women must complete it in 2.5 minutes.
Level of Effort
For a completely untrained person, the final stretch of the 500m will be tiring (you will get out of breath), but it is by no means an extreme athletic feat.
Purpose of the Test
The primary goal for skydiving in Locarno is to ensure that you are physically capable of actively lifting your legs during landing and maintaining core tension for a short period. The running test serves as an indicator that your cardiovascular system and muscles are stable enough to handle the physical demands of the jump.
Pro Tip
If you are unsure, simply try it out on a flat stretch of road or in a park. You will likely find that you can easily beat the 2-minute or 2.5-minute mark, as long as you don't have to stop and walk.
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