Currently, the cold period is not an obstacle to still remaining physically active. You can also successfully combine sports passions from the warm seasons with a stay in the snow. To take care of your fitness, you do not necessarily have to practice winter sports professionally right away; You also don’t have to go far. All it takes is a little invention to get into the habit of moving every day, and we have fresh air right outside the window of our own home. There are many ways to enjoy the charms of winter.
Tobogganing
Anyone can use this form of activity – provided that they have a healthy spine, because people with back ailments should choose hills without uneven terrain and use sleds rather than apples, because the former absorb shocks better. For downhill skiing, it is worth wearing ski jackets or overalls. In this way, we protect ourselves from getting wet from the clothes under the outer garment.
Walking and Nordic Walking
To be practiced in any weather, solo or in a group, regardless of age and even with poor physical condition (which will definitely improve in a short time thanks to this form of activity). Snowshoes are useful for Nordic walking in difficult conditions.
Skiing and snowboarding
Cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding is an offer for anyone who can control the boards on their feet. Even a beginner skier or an amateur of one board will benefit from simple forms of undertaking these types of activities, because a stay in the field is always an opportunity to improve fitness and motor coordination as well as contact with fresh air. To get full satisfaction from the sport you practice, you will need good ski boots and winter clothing appropriate to the conditions and type of sport you practice.
Skating
They can be practiced as an amateur, skating from time to time on the city ice rink (as a last resort, on a well-known, shallow and well-frozen pond), or more professionally – by speed skating on the track, or opt for figure skating, hockey or curling. This form of activity can therefore be used even by people who like to slide, but do not know how to skate.
Running
Running in winter is possible. All that remains is to determine what to run in in winter, put it on and start moving. It is the simplest form of activity, after walks, forcing the work of the locomotor system and improving respiratory efficiency. The most important thing is the right winter running shoes – they must be waterproof, with a non-slip and shock-absorbing sole. Winter running clothing is supposed to have the same properties as clothes designed for this type of activity in other seasons, except that it should be warmer, and in addition, you need to wear gloves and a hat.
Cycling in winter
An idea worth recommending for those who have two wheels and a handlebar well mastered. This form of activity is often used by enthusiasts of bicycle trips to the mountains. However, the bike in winter must be well prepared for contact with difficult external conditions. It is worth investing in safety, i.e. a helmet and good winter tires for the bike.
Swimming
This is an offer not only for walruses. To be practiced in indoor swimming pools as a general development training before the summer season.
Ice sailing
A combination of sailing and winter is iceboating. This form of activity can be used by everyone, even people who cannot swim.
Outdoor gym
Training in an outdoor gym is a great way to combine aerobic and exercise exercise. All you need to do is put on warm, breathable clothing, comfortable shoes, a hat and gloves and start exercising regularly while enjoying the benefits of being outdoors.
Fun in the snow
All forms and duration are permitted. The only important thing is to stock up on a good mood, warm shoes, moisture-proof clothing, a hat and gloves, and you can build a snowman or have a snowball fight. Each of these activities is great for engaging the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems.