Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
Oh snow, get your shovels ready, it's about to go down!
Old Man Winter is coming to a town near you if he hasn't hit already. You can get a serious workout while you clear your driveway; you can also get very hurt if you shovel incorrectly. Here are some tips:
- Bend with your knees: Keep your back straight as you squat down. When you stand back up to dump your snow, power up through your legs
- Twist from the hips. As with throwing a punch, twist with your hips. If you only twist from your shoulders, you'll most likely wrench your lower back; it's all connected folks.
- Use gravity to dig your shovel into the snow. You're already doing a lot of work, you don't need to exert more. Plus, if you actively dig your shovel, you will probably lose your form of bending the knees to get your shovel down there.
- Dump the snow off your shovel by tossing it not by twisting your wrists. Snow is heavy and your supinators and pronators can only do so much. If you're not trained, you might hurt yourself.
- Don't forget to breathe and rehydrate. Remember your balaclava to protect your lungs from the harsh cold. Drink water!
Shoveling is a physical activity where correct form is key. Show Old Man Winter that he's got nothing on you.
In health,
Lauren
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
174/365 Winter Sports
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
As some of you may know, I will be relocating within this month to Massachusetts for a job working as a Health and Wellness Coach. What does this mean? Clam chowder, the Patriots, Boston, tea parties, and SKIING!!
I have been skiing with my family since I was a kid. There is nothing like carving down a mountain of fresh, powdery snow. Skiing is definitely easier to pick up than snowboarding though I suggest that if you want to snowboard, don't learn how to ski first. Most winter sport resorts offer lessons and a nice variety of beginner slopes on which to practice. Both sports will work your legs, core, and concentration. When you take a break, be sure to drink plenty of water. You won't realize that you've perspired since the air is dry on the mountain top. Water will never have tasted so good.
As far as gear goes, be sure to wear a wicking layer closet to your skin then several warm layers on top. Long underwear, Kozy Tech Tights from lululemon, and other warm tights will keep you warm underneath your waterproof pants. Of course you should also wear goggles, a jacket, thick wicking songs, a balaclava or other mouth/nasal cover, and gloves.
Skiing and snowboarding can come to be an expensive hobby. If you start to really get into the sport, I think your priority is good winter gear to stay warm while you shoop down the mountain then getting the boots and board/skis. Skiing, how I've missed you! There is no thrill like it. Also, always be safe; don't be a reckless, stay in control.
In health,
Lauren
As some of you may know, I will be relocating within this month to Massachusetts for a job working as a Health and Wellness Coach. What does this mean? Clam chowder, the Patriots, Boston, tea parties, and SKIING!!
I have been skiing with my family since I was a kid. There is nothing like carving down a mountain of fresh, powdery snow. Skiing is definitely easier to pick up than snowboarding though I suggest that if you want to snowboard, don't learn how to ski first. Most winter sport resorts offer lessons and a nice variety of beginner slopes on which to practice. Both sports will work your legs, core, and concentration. When you take a break, be sure to drink plenty of water. You won't realize that you've perspired since the air is dry on the mountain top. Water will never have tasted so good.
As far as gear goes, be sure to wear a wicking layer closet to your skin then several warm layers on top. Long underwear, Kozy Tech Tights from lululemon, and other warm tights will keep you warm underneath your waterproof pants. Of course you should also wear goggles, a jacket, thick wicking songs, a balaclava or other mouth/nasal cover, and gloves.
Skiing and snowboarding can come to be an expensive hobby. If you start to really get into the sport, I think your priority is good winter gear to stay warm while you shoop down the mountain then getting the boots and board/skis. Skiing, how I've missed you! There is no thrill like it. Also, always be safe; don't be a reckless, stay in control.
In health,
Lauren
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