For Skiing pleasure, plan ahead
How about starting to prepare for your next mountain getaway and, most importantly, your upcoming sessions on the snowy slopes of Espace Killy! The Tignes/Val d’Isère ski area will open its slopes on November 25th. If injuries and muscle aches aren’t part of your vacation plans, then a physical preparation one to two months before your stay is a great idea.
Quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, and glutes, does that ring a bell?
These are the muscles located on the sides of your thighs, you know, the ones that painfully remind you of their existence after a few hours (or minutes) of skiing at the beginning of your trip. Just like your breath, which might let you down halfway down the first slope!
To avoid these inconveniences, there are numerous pieces of advice and physical preparation coaching available on the web. In summary, activities that stimulate the cardiovascular system and muscle strengthening are on the menu.
Stretching, jump rope, running, cycling, rollerblading, stairs, or even isometric chair exercises (for balance, and more) are just a sample of all the possibilities you can consider preparing yourself for a pleasurable glide down the snowy slopes.
Snow, a Relaxation Factor
Did you know that snow promotes tranquillity?
It’s a matter of sound reflection effects. Without delving too deeply into the details, here’s an overview of the subject: since a snowflake is not very dense, snow is composed of a multitude of tiny air cavities, and with a significant surface area of contact between ice crystals and air, sound waves are strongly absorbed.
Ideal for both physical activity and stress relief, snow is perfect to kickstart your program: sliding, sports, relaxation, and snowball fights. Espace Killy*, with its 300 kilometers of slopes, numerous facilities, and high-quality snow conditions, is simply the place to be this winter.
* Espace Killy: more information in our article here.
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