1. Activate your body: Prioritize simple habits that are useful to awaken your body. Taking the stairs, walking a few steps in the morning and some mobility exercises allow you to start the day with the right amount of energy.

2.Objectively assess your physical condition and skills.. A day of skiing beyond your limits will not make you fully enjoy your experience

3.Take a few minutes to warm up before you put your skis on. A few warm-up exercises will give you a great benefit, to prevent injuries and ski safely.

4.Smartly assess the first ski slopes to start from. It’s preferable to choose a medium-easy ski slope, with good light and a regular ground.

5.Address the mountain with the right nutrition. Give priority to a full breakfast and do not eat a large meal for lunch if you’re going to ski in the afternoon.

6.Do not forget to drink plenty of water, even during a ski trip. Even if you don’t feel the sensation of thirst, your body still needs to replenish fluids.

7.Don’t drink too much alcohol. To drink a “nip” against the cold is a false myth: the vasodilator effects of alcohol compounds problems associated with low temperatures outside.

8.Take the time to get rid of the fatigue after skiing. A few minutes of stretching will be sufficient not to accumulate too many toxins and to enjoy skiing even in the following days.

9.Keep in shape when back in town. Few exercises performed in the gym, in the pool or general exercises will allow you to tone your muscles and stay fit.

10.Get ready for the winter season with the right training. A program that aims at developing a mix of aerobic capacity, muscle strengthening and exercises for mobility, balance and agility, it’s the right recipe to enjoy your days on the slopes, significantly reducing the risk of injury.

These tips have been created thanks to the cooperation of the Scuola di Sci Azzurra.

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