Fun Exercise Ideas: Skiing
Does the idea of swooshing & sliding across stunning, snow-clad terrain sound like a boring, mundane exercise to you? We bet it doesn’t! That’s why our latest fun exercise idea is: Skiing.
Skiing is a Great Exercise:
Skiing is a lot of fun and it is an excellent exercise. Skiing downhill, even with light effort, will give you a very nice workout:
1 hour of Downhill Skiing (with light effort) burns:
At 130 Pounds - 300 Calories
At 155 Pounds - 350 Calories
At 190 Pounds - 430 Calories
At 225 Pounds - 510 Calories
At 250 Pounds - 570 Calories
So let’s say you burn 400 calories/hour skiing. 1 week of a ski vacation can result in:
400 calories x 3 hours x 7 days = 8,400 Calories burned (2.5 Pound, 1 Kg lost).
This may not sound like a lot but remember: This is during the winters - An always difficult time to lose weight. An active ski holiday is perfect midway through the winters.
Getting Started:
Firstly, get a beginners class in skiing. You will need to learn the basic techniques before you can get started. Also, learning to ski with an instructor will help overcome any fear of getting on the snow.
Most good ski resorts offer beginner classes. But before you book a holiday at a resort, confirm that they do. At least a beginner’s class in skiing is strongly recommended.
Finding Ski Resorts in Your Area:
Try some of these websites to find a resort near you:
- SkiResorts.com provides comprehensive information, including snow reports, for Ski resorts across the United States and Canada.
- GoSki.com lists over 2,000 resorts, predominantly in United States but around the world as well. Also includes reviews by skiers.
- IfYouSki.com is a great website for those of you in England. Lists a lot of resorts across the EU and a few in the United States as well.
Equipment Needed:
We won’t recommend buying any equipment when starting off; in the beginning it’s best to rent the equipment.
Ski resorts usually have very knowledgeable rental shop staff. They will take into account your height, weight, skiing ability and current ski conditions before making a recommendation. This is by far the best ski equipment option on your first few trips.
Skiing Tips:
- Make your next vacation a ski holiday. This is a great way to have fun and get some exercise in the middle of winters.
- Do it once. Often the biggest obstacle in getting started is the fear of taking on a new activity. Just push yourself once & you’ll be hooked.
Have fun at the slopes!
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