Preparation And Conditioning For Skiing

 

Winter can be a splendid and enjoyable time of year, especially if you love outdoor activities like skiing.

Commonly, muscles that work to internally rotate the hips are activated and engaged during skiing – key for maintaining balance and coordination.

A great way to condition the body and build muscle memory for skiing is to practice your technique with the use of balance boards, in-line skates, or sports that require quick movements and changes of direction.

Another important aspect to skiing is the need for endurance and stamina. Interval training is a great tool to build endurance, where you maximize your input for short bouts of time. The gains made through interval training can translate into meaningful improvements to your overall endurance; however, as with all activities, progression is key.

If you are an avid skier, now is the time to start preparing your body for the season!

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Reduce The Risk Of Screen Time

 

Most of us are still spending way more time than we should in front of a computer screen. 💻

Here are some tips for making that unavoidable screen time less harmful:

BLINK YOUR EYES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE 👀

Blinking helps tears cover the surface of your eyes. The lacrimal glands secrete tears to keep the surface of the eye moist, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the eye.

TAKE BREAKS ⌚

Take a break every 1-2 hours and let your eyes be away from the computer for 10-15 minutes. Work continuously for up to 1 hour, preferably away from the computer screen, staring at a distant target for more than 10 seconds.

MASSAGE 👐

After looking at the screen for a long time, close your eyes and massage around the eye socket with your hands. This will increase blood circulation around the eyes.

ADJUST THE HEIGHT & WORKING DISTANCE FROM THE SCREEN 🖥

Keeping a distance of 50-65 cm between your seat and a computer screen, with the center of the screen about 20 degrees below eye level. This will relax the neck muscles and minimize the area of the eyeball's surface exposed to air, which can reduce eye strain.

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