Gotta love some fresh pow!
So I'm sure most of you are dreading the upcoming winter season. All that cold weather and snow can be really hard on the mind and body. However, one thing I love about winter is going skiing. Just being up on the mountain is exciting itself, but once you start flying down trails, weaving in between trees and hitting sweet jumps, it doesn't get any better. A big aspect of being able to go downhill without killing yourself is being in the best shape possible to prevent injuries. This article points out some exercises to prevent injuries in skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. Also, the article points out that balance is essential in these sports and gives some exercises to work on that. Another emphasis is keeping the hips flexible to prevent knee injuries. For young athletes who have more time then college or professional, extreme winter sports are often an option during time off from school. Reading this article will help recognize ways for them to stay injury free during their time off from school sports.
I liked that this article had practical at-home stretches for everybody. Being prepared for winter sports doesn't need to be complicated!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to go skiing myself.