Winter brings with it its own joys and entertainment and gives the opportunity to reinforce its physical strength and health with the help of winter sports. The appearance of snow is a sign that it's time to get on skis and go for a winter walk.
Walking and running - these are the two main types of sports load, obtained with the help of skis. Beginners, as well as those who had injuries of the musculoskeletal system, it is better to stop your choice on the sport of walking on skis.
The benefit and harm of skiing
The benefit of walking on skis can be experienced by everyone. Systematic training leads to the following results:
- the body becomes more hardy, the volume of the lungs increases, muscles are strengthened;
- increases the resistance of the body to various infections;
- Improves coordination of movements;
- increases the elasticity of the joints, which is a good prevention of injuries;
- the speed of circulation improves, which is beneficial for all organs and organs;
- improves the work of the cardiovascular system, trains the heart muscle;
- the undoubted benefit of walking on weight loss skiing: during skiing, there is an increased burning of calories, improves metabolism, which also helps to get rid of stored fat.
Damage to skiing
The damage to skiing can be affected if:
- a person has a disability, which is a contraindication for such loads;
- there are serious diseases of the respiratory or cardiac systems;
- a person older than 50 years old and never engaged in this sport ;
- there are serious pathologies of the musculoskeletal system;
- there is pregnancy;
- a person has very weak immunity.
In other cases, the benefits of skiing for health are beyond doubt. However, do not immediately try to break the world record. Lessons should start with small hikes, increasing gradually the time of walking and exercise.