Warming up before skiing

Warming up before any sport is essential, especially in alpine ski.

 

Many of the sport injuries are due to poor physical preparation. It is very important to don’t start the practice of ski with cool muscles. That’s the reason, today we are going to explain how to heat the body before the activity.

 

The heating is defined as the previously set of activities or exercises made before a physical activity in terms of muscle, cardiovascular and respiratory system.

 

Warm up is a very important practise before any activity for two main reasons: Firstly to be prepared physically, physiologically and psychologically. And, secondly, to prevent any damage that may be caused by doing an activity.

 

 

We got three key effects during heating: Mainly, as the name suggests, it increase muscle temperature and muscle elasticity. Also it activates the cardio-respiratory and neuromuscular system.

 

We begin with a general warming to preparing the whole organism. This is applicable for any physical activity.

 

First we stretch the muscles of the body. So the muscles are being more prone to elasticity and can make more strenuous activities. At least, it is important to stretching each body part.

 

Secondly we make some mobility exercises for the joins. This part is required to heat the joints for a more intense than usual activity.

 

And finally the overall heating phase. Running, jumping, soft aerobics are examples of good exercises. This activates the cardiovascular system by increasing motivation and psychological preparation.

 

Then we would make the specific heating for skiing. At this time we must focus on the body parts that are most commonly used during the activity. Remember that you must do it with both sides of the body.

 

Grab your knees with your hands and make circles from one to another side. Then do circles with the waist without stopping the motion.

 

Now is time to do 8 reps of squats and make stronger your legs. Don't forget your ankles!

 

Finally, arms will move in circles forward and backward trough different movements.

 

Four very high jumps to boost motivation and come on! We are ready to skiing with all the security because our body and mind are fit to face the activity.