"Ouch, I can't get out of bed! My body aches in places where i never knew i had muscles. Snowboarding was challenging and fun, but i wish i got myself better condition before i hit the slopes! My body is definitely paying for it now!"
-Morning After Snowboarder
Snow season is here and if you're planning to hit slopes you may want to prepare your cardiovascular endurance for the altitude and your muscularity for long runs. Here are a few tips that may help you prepare yourself for that first day back on the mountain. It'll be more enjoyable and pain free!
Tip 1: POSTURE
Incorrect body posture may lead to severe injuries. Here's a quick way to check and see if your posture is properly aligned: Ears, shoulders and hips should be in alignment.
Tip 2: GEAR
(Beginner) Wrist Guard Butt Pads
(Intermediate) Goggles
(Advanced) Helmet Camel Back - H2O to go
PARK: (Extreme) ALL OF THE ABOVE
Tip 3: EXERCISES
Below are exercises that will help condition your body for the altitude and the long runs down the mountain. I highly recommend that you consult a fitness professional before attempting most of these exercises. Please contact me on-site for proper form and details.
Tip 1: POSTURE
Incorrect body posture may lead to severe injuries. Here's a quick way to check and see if your posture is properly aligned: Ears, shoulders and hips should be in alignment.
Tip 2: GEAR
(Beginner) Wrist Guard Butt Pads
(Intermediate) Goggles
(Advanced) Helmet Camel Back - H2O to go
PARK: (Extreme) ALL OF THE ABOVE
Tip 3: EXERCISES
Below are exercises that will help condition your body for the altitude and the long runs down the mountain. I highly recommend that you consult a fitness professional before attempting most of these exercises. Please contact me on-site for proper form and details.
- Box Jumps - Assemble a step platform to a moderate height (depends on your capabilities). Stand approximately 6 inches away with facing the platform. Squat moderately and use your legs and arms to thrust yourself on top of the platform. You should land quietly on the ball of your feet. Jump backwards down to the ground. Repeat reps.
- In and Out Squats - With your legs together squat toward the ground approximately 6 inches. Thrust yourself upwards vertically into a jump. While in the air, open your leg stance to land at shoulder width. Immediately drop into a 90 degree wide squat. Thrust back into the air and land with feet together. Repeat 10 - 20 reps.
- Jumping lunges - Begin in split stance position. Bend both knees and lung to ground until your knees are bent 90 degrees. Thrust yourself upwards vertically into a jump. While in the air, alternate leg position before your feet hit the ground. Repeat with opposite leg. 10 - 20 reps.
- Prone Iso Abs - Lay on the floor Prone (stomach on the ground). Lift your body and use your forearms and toes to support your body. Maintain a solid straight back and trunk. Contract your core and abdominal to maintain position in isolation for approximately 10 - 60 seconds. (Depend on your capabilities)
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