6 tips to get in shape for winter

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Are you ready for winter? Is your body prepared and ready for the challenges of the slopes?

Regardless of whether you practice cross-country skiing, snowboarding or ice skating - All winter sports are a lot of fun. The effect of these activities on the body is almost always underestimated. That's why we want to help you prepare with a few useful tips:

1. Catch NOW On to train

2ndConnect your workout with special exercises for quadriceps, lots of repetitions and static exercises, i.e. stop the squat or lunge for 15 seconds.

3rdA stability training On an unstable surface (MFT board, Bosu ball, fitball, roll-up exercise mat) promotes balance and deep muscles.

4thCoordination training improves your reaction skills and the deeper muscles. For example, you can combine running training with coordination exercises. Every third step, raise your knee up to your chest or your heel up to your butt. It is also very effective if you take every fifth step as a big step to the side instead of forwards.

5thImprove the endurance of all muscle groups, which you will use in the intended discipline, i.e. use the cross-country equipment for cross-country skiing, the ice skating simulation machine for ice skating. Interval training is always a good combination.

6.Be while working out consistently and carefully!

To achieve success, you should start training at least 6 weeks before your winter trip and practice 3 times a week. Use the tips above and you'll feel the difference on the slopes.

Enjoy your winter vacation and do what you feel like doing. Prepare yourself for winter disciplines and get your body fit. No injuries, no problems! If you need more assistance, contact our specialiststo be able to customize a training plan for you.

Thomas Tejral
personal trainer
Holmes Place Austria

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