Youre friends may have talked you into joining them on their ski trip, or youve been so curious about the sport that youre actually planning on tagging along. But heres one thing they may not have told you: Its also a dangerous sport. When youre sliding down the slope and you suddenly lose control, youd end up with more than just a couple of bruises and gashes. You could hit a tree, or end up taking a fatal tumble.
But luckily, there are a few things you can do to get out of your ski vacation with nary a broken bone.
First and foremost, prime yourself before the snow falls. Skiing is an intense sport, so work out sessions can help your body adjust to the rigorous activity. In addition, a good cardio prepares your body for the high altitude which could leave you lightheaded and dizzy due to your bodys difficulty in distributing oxygen to your cells.
Second, take ski lessons from a professional. This ensure that you learn the right posture to maintain while skiing as well as how to protect yourself, should you lose control while youre sliding down the slopes.
Third, leave the hard stuff to the pros, for now. If its your first time hitting the slopes, start with the basics. Go for the easier runs and perfect your technique while youre at it. If youve mastered your technique, you can gradually try to challenge yourself with a steeper course. But for now, take it one step at a time.
Fourth, follow the skier code of conduct. Youll see it plastered all over your ski vacation destination: at the back of your lift, or on your lift ticket. Following the rules and regulations not only ensures that you dont have to deal with paying for damages but you also leave the resort in one piece. Some of the most common ground rules you need to follow are: (1) Take control of your skiing in order for you to easily stop and dodge others; (2) never rest in the blind spot for other skiers, and; (3) know how to get on and off the lift to avoid injuring yourself and others.
Fifth, rest and rehydrate. Skiing is an extreme sport so its best that you take a few minutes to catch your breath and replenish lost fluids.
Lastly, learn how and when to sit down. Sitting down helps slow you down and regain control, when youre speeding down a run. This allows you to stop before you hit someone or something. The best time to sit down is when youre speeding out of control, or falling backwards.
An ounce of prevention is INDEED worth a pound of cure. Same philosophy applies to skiing. If youre not careful enough, it could be the last ski trip youll ever go to in your entire life.
But luckily, there are a few things you can do to get out of your ski vacation with nary a broken bone.
First and foremost, prime yourself before the snow falls. Skiing is an intense sport, so work out sessions can help your body adjust to the rigorous activity. In addition, a good cardio prepares your body for the high altitude which could leave you lightheaded and dizzy due to your bodys difficulty in distributing oxygen to your cells.
Second, take ski lessons from a professional. This ensure that you learn the right posture to maintain while skiing as well as how to protect yourself, should you lose control while youre sliding down the slopes.
Third, leave the hard stuff to the pros, for now. If its your first time hitting the slopes, start with the basics. Go for the easier runs and perfect your technique while youre at it. If youve mastered your technique, you can gradually try to challenge yourself with a steeper course. But for now, take it one step at a time.
Fourth, follow the skier code of conduct. Youll see it plastered all over your ski vacation destination: at the back of your lift, or on your lift ticket. Following the rules and regulations not only ensures that you dont have to deal with paying for damages but you also leave the resort in one piece. Some of the most common ground rules you need to follow are: (1) Take control of your skiing in order for you to easily stop and dodge others; (2) never rest in the blind spot for other skiers, and; (3) know how to get on and off the lift to avoid injuring yourself and others.
Fifth, rest and rehydrate. Skiing is an extreme sport so its best that you take a few minutes to catch your breath and replenish lost fluids.
Lastly, learn how and when to sit down. Sitting down helps slow you down and regain control, when youre speeding down a run. This allows you to stop before you hit someone or something. The best time to sit down is when youre speeding out of control, or falling backwards.
An ounce of prevention is INDEED worth a pound of cure. Same philosophy applies to skiing. If youre not careful enough, it could be the last ski trip youll ever go to in your entire life.
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