The positive health effects of winter sports:
As a result of vigorous exercise, your muscles are actively working and oxygenating.
Your muscles are toned. You feel invigorated, your performance increases, and your standard of living and mood improve as a result.
You get rid of extra pounds. You spend a lot of energy while exercising, which leads to effective weight loss. You gradually achieve a slim and trim figure.
Attention! Winter sports involve considerable physical stress on the body. Engaged in them unprepared people need to be careful not to overload the muscles. For some people, any physical activity, including winter sports, is contraindicated or recommended in moderation.
Permanent and temporary contraindications to winter sports:
- Chronic joint disease;
- Recuperative postoperative period;
- pregnancy and the initial period of lactation;
- Infectious and viral diseases;
- muscle and tendon sprains;
- bone deformities;
- weak immunity;
- serious diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Benefits of winter sports
General recommendations for winter sports:
If you decide to seriously engage in any winter sport, it is better to consult your doctor beforehand and find out if you have any contraindications.
Be careful during your first training sessions. Beginners often overload their bodies. After a workout your muscles are very sore. Dose the exercise until your body gets used to it. Do warm up at home.
Choose clothing for sports activities. It should be warm and of good quality. They should not make you feel uncomfortable.
Do not do sports on an empty stomach. It is better to start skiing or skating after 1-2 hours after meals.
Choose the terrain that is suitable for your level of training.
What is the best way to eat after training?
During sports we lose a lot of energy, which should be replenished. However, you should not overeat after working out, or the lost calories will come back to you very quickly. Here are a few tips for good nutrition:
Drink plenty of water. All fitness instructors warn that after a workout our body is dehydrated, and it is necessary to replenish the water balance. However, you should not drink a lot of water at once. Drink non-carbonated mineral or plain water gradually and in moderation.
After your workout, eat something light: cottage cheese or low-fat yogurt, a slice of cheese, vegetables or fruit. The total calorie intake should not exceed 200-300 calories.
If you have a workout in the evening, do not eat too much for the night. You can eat a minimum of food. You can drink kefir or eat cottage cheese, do not eat sweets.
