Ski Blog 4: Mobility - The Warm up and cool down
This is the fourth blog in a series of four related to the important aspects of training for skiing and snowboarding. The topics covered so far have been endurance, strength, and balance. Please refer back to the posts on these topics if you are interested! Mobility This week I am going to talk about mobility and the importance of a proper warm-up and cool down. Most people are either really tight or really flexible. For those of you who are tight, it is especially important for you to stretch after your day of skiing or snowboarding. For those of you who are very flexible, you will want to focus on increasing strength and stability in your workouts (see previous blog posts on strength and endurance). A proper warm-up and cool down are crucial for everyone to have a good day and a good season on the slopes. Warming up Let’s first talk about warming up and why it matters. Performing a warm-up prior to skiing or snowboarding is essential for your short-term per...