4 tips on how to recover from a full day of skiing

Although skiing is vacation to most people, it is also a sport with high demands for the body to resist external forces and to keep going day after day for a full vacation. It is definitely a good idea to prepare yourself during the time leading up to the skiing holidays.

Strengthening your core for skiing is important to not only help your spine be better protected, it will also be easier for you to keep a good skiing position and not bend over every time there is a little surprise in the snow conditions.

Dieting and skiing don’t rime but follow certain rules to not run out of energy before the days is over and to help your recovery for the following day. It is all about stabilizing the blood sugar and staying hydrated when you are out on the ski hill.

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Here are some simple tips on how to recover from a full day of skiing. Whether you are the keen skier, who pushes yourself all day to get the maximum of runs in, or you are the one who is always a little behind (and thus never gets a break), there are a few tips that can help your body to recover from a day on the mountain and get ready for the next day.

1) Get lots of fluids during the day. Water or for example chocolate milk is good. Altitude makes you dehydrate faster – the higher the altitude the more dehydrating. The liquids will also help you against headaches and getting rid of toxins from the hard day.

2) Have a protein bar or some trail mix in your pocket. Chocolate and sweets feel good right when you eat it but your energy levels will plunge right after the sugar rush and cause even lower blood sugar after a couple of hours. Many feel this by feeling shaky or getting unreasonable and grouchy. The protein bar or trail mix will instead help regulate your blood sugar level and keep you energized for the day and in better shape for tomorrow.

3) Take a 15-minute walk right after skiing. Light activity – called active recovery – after a full day of skiing promotes restitution. It is most efficient if done right after but even if you wait until later at night it has some effect over complete rest.

4) When taking your shower you can alternate between pouring hot and cold water over your tired muscles. Try going for 30 seconds of each about 3-5 times. This helps improve circulation and it feels nice after.

Anja Bolbjerg, M.Sc. is a certified fitness professional, freelance writer and website editor of the sites www.strongskier.com and www.intervaltrainingsessions.com. As a two-time Olympic finalist in moguls skiing, and now founder of Riviera Fit Body, training is both her passion and profession.  As an athlete, Anja achieved 25 top 10 finishes on the world cup as well as one victory.  Anja is also the presenter and co-producer of fitness dvds: Skiing: Get Fit To Hit The Slopes and Trampo-Lean.

12 Days Gift: Strengthen Your Core For Better Skiing and Nutrition & Skiing Report

Strengthen your core for skiing is a short core workout which is specifically designed to help you stay in a nice skiing position to ski better and avoid back problems. How To Get Energy For A Full Day Of Skiing is a report with nutrition tips for your skiing vacations. It will help you avoid annoying lows in energy so you can make the most of your time skiing. Simple Tips For Optimal Recovery From A Full Day Of Skiing is four ways you can help yourself get ready for the next day of skiing.

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