Not for the sake of the championship, but for health and good spirits, sports spouses advise to observe ─ as they themselves do ─ seven simple rules of physical training, so that on the first day on the slope you do not leave your desire to ride there. For those who just want to avoid fatigue and weakness in the winter season, life hacks will also come in handy.
While waiting for the winter season, do some physical training and don't let your muscles lose flexibility and strength. Pay special attention to your stomach, buttocks, hips, but do not forget about the endurance of the heart muscle, which should not be sent on a long vacation.
Alena: When the weather is not favorable (for example, half of December is under the sign of a rainstorm, and holidays in the Alps are still far away), use the full range of fitness facilities: fitness equipment, swimming pool, group programs, horizontal bars, treadmills and cycling. Try new things until you find what works best for you.
Vic: Don't forget to work from home. The simplest are abdominal exercises, push-ups and squats.
Vic: Diversify your home workout with special equipment such as slackline, TRX bands, fitball or at least a rope hoop. The more sports toys you have at home, the more incentive you have to try how they work.
Alena: Choose an active holiday when you go on a trip. The same alpine resorts (and ours do not lag behind them) can compete with the Olympic program in terms of equipment ─ skiing (regular and water), flying trapeze, tennis, golf, volleyball, mountain biking, trekking in the mountains and much more.
Alena: Do not bring yourself to overwork and pain during training. The main recipe for success is pleasure from the process, so look for exactly the sport that evokes the most pleasant emotions (even if it is just phlegmatic long-distance running or "calm" curling).
Vic: When you go out on the slope after a long break, take care of yourself ─ do not hesitate to do a full warm-up to prepare your joints, knees and back. After a long break, start with simpler trails: let them not immediately cause the long-awaited surge of adrenaline, but they will prepare your body for a harmonious entry into the snow season.
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