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Before Hitting the Slopes, Hit the Gym
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Walshe also cautions skiers that psychological conditioning is as important as physical conditioning. Remember, you're doing this to have fun. Don't lose sight of that. If you get wrapped up in your performance or are self-conscious about your ability, you're going to be tight and stiff and prone to injury.
As your technique improves, add more challenging goals. Study the trail map and talk to a staff member at the resort about terrain and your ability level. Get familiar with terrain, visualize yourself making clean linked turns, absorbing the bumps.
Finally, finish on a positive note; don't feel as though you have to prove to someone that you can make it until the lift closes. The key is to quit before you feel like you're tired. Save something for tomorrow.
Remember, the end of the day is when you're at the highest risk of injury -- the sun sinks behind the hill, the light gets bad, temperatures drop, the snow gets icy, your legs are weak and your brain is faded. If you get off the hill early, you not only save yourself potential harm but you can get the best seat in front of the fire in the apres-ski bar.
Fitness is everything with skiing. Unlike in badminton, you can take a real beating on the ski slopes if you're not in shape.
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The following Web sites offer workout and training guidance.
ABC-OF-SKIING: http:/
J2SKI.COM: http:/
IFYOUSKI.COM: http:/
