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Creation of a new three
hour 'anytime' lift pass for the Courchevel 1650 or Vallée de
Courchevel ski areas - learn
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What about fitness levels
needed for skiing? We have the info and training advice needed to get
you into the best shape for the piste, now with warm up routines on video - read
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Are there consequences
for the alpine environment as a result of snowsport activity? Can we
yet see any effects of climate change upon the ecostructure? - read
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Opening in safety overnight
here's how and why - read on
Three Valleys packed with
legendery slopes and hidden treats for you to discover. Here's a sample
to get you started -
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Preparation and fitness for skiing
Why do I need to get fit?
Skiing and snow boarding are physically demanding sports, therefore participating in either activity means there is an increased chance of soreness and injuries. Injuries for these types of sports usually occur early in the holiday and can be incredibly frustrating and costly!
The ‘danger time’ for skiers is 4pm on the third day of the holiday – this is when injury is most likely to occur. After three days of skiing, using unaccustomed muscles, skiers have become confident but are physically tired and capability isn’t necessarily matched to confidence.
Keeping this in mind, being in good physical condition beforehand is essential to prevent injuries, as this is much easier than the cure! Not only is being in good shape useful for preventing injuries, it can maximise your potential on the slopes and make your holiday even more enjoyable. Health FAQ's
Skiing and snow boarding require conditioning of the body in many areas. To work on these areas approximately 8-12 weeks of training is needed before your holiday to provide a good level of fitness.
The key areas of fitness to work on are:
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Muscular strength and endurance, especially in the muscles in the legs.
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Flexibility: having a good range of movement in your joints will enable your body to adjust to any sudden changes in your direction and also help prevent injury when you fall.
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Aerobic training will enable you to ski longer, as fatigue results in poor concentration.
It is important that when training in these areas, the exercises you do are sport specific. This makes sure you mimic your performance on the snow and you will be training the appropriate muscles and joints. - read more specific training details
> pre-holiday training
routine
> watch ski warm up
routines on video
NB: Before starting any form of fitness training it is recommended you get advice from your GP.