Central Health tip for pre-ski training
• Start to get fit early, at least 6 weeks before departure
• You need strong thighs so mix endurance with power in your training
• Strengthen your upper body too
• Calf pain is common, so these must be strong and more importantly, flexible
• Cardio Vascular fitness is essential
Good Exercises to do:
• Spin Classes
• Gym ball wall slides and lunges
• Lunges, leg press and squats
• Elliptical cross training
• Treadmill, interval training
• Regime of leg stretches, especially your calves
Injuries:
The most common areas to get injured are: shoulders, knees, thumbs, heads and spines. All these injuries are sustained by some sort of fall. Falls can be caused by any number of factors, a lot of which are not predictable, but if you go out there with strong legs and good cardiovascular fitness, you should have more of a chance of staying on your feet.
Immediate Treatment for Injuries
Some injuries will be more serious than others. Obviously, a major accident should be reported to the ski patrol and the injured person helped off the mountain. Always carry a credit card with you as the emergency services will only get you off the mountain if you pay for it first!
Some injuries might just be a strain. Always seek medical advice if you are not sure. There are plenty of doctors and physios in ski resorts who can help you. Simple strains and bruises will respond well to Ice, Compression and Elevation and if necessary, pain killers. If your injury is more serious, then consult your physiotherapist or doctor on your return home.
Summary
Ski holidays should be and mostly are great fun. You are bound to have a great time, so go on, get going on those exercises and most of all HAVE FUN!