Winter is approaching. This is not a reference to HBO’s famous program Game of Thrones; rather, it is a basic calendar fact. While it may appear as though we were still sweltering in the scorching heat of summer, we will soon be wrapping up against the chill of winter.
As the hardy individuals who flourish in cold climate settings are quick to point out, it is not the weather that matters—it is the clothing. In other words, if you are appropriately dressed in the appropriate attire, you may participate in your favorite outdoor activities regardless of the weather.
If you have customers that thrive in cold weather and like outdoor activities throughout the winter, you’ll want to assist them in getting in shape now so they’ll be prepared to enjoy themselves once the snow begins to fall. Exercises in a workout program should be relevant to the program’s targeted goal, according to the SAID (specific adaptations to imposed demands) concept of exercise program design. It is critical to acquire the specialized strength and coordination necessary for winter sports in order to maintain stability on unstable surfaces such as steep, snow-covered hills and ice. Additionally, a variety of winter sports demand the legs to maintain stability and control while moving quickly. Because it takes the body at least four to six weeks to adjust to a new fitness routine, the sooner your clients begin preparing especially for winter sports, the sooner they can get outside and enjoy their favorite cold-weather activities.
The following program is designed to improve your customers’ overall strength and fitness in preparation for their favorite cold-weather outdoor activities. Numerous winter activities involve both strength and power, such as skiing moguls, leaping on a snowboard, or sprinting on skates during a hockey game. As a result, this workout incorporates compound sets, which include completing two exercises in succession for the same body component or movement pattern; the first exercise emphasizes strength, while the second emphasizes power. By alternating between strength and explosive exercises, you may assist your clients to build particular strength and power for their preferred outdoor activities.
Two to three days a week, perform this program, giving at least one full day of recuperation between workouts. It’s critical to keep in mind that outside winter activities demand more strength to overcome the resistance of the snow, so urge your clients to incorporate some indoor cycling sessions into their training routines. Additionally, it is critical for them to make the necessary preparations for remaining warm if they intend to have Winter Sports. While many of us are aware of the need of being hydrated when exercising outdoors in hot weather, adequate hydration is also critical for outdoor activity in cold weather. Because the body needs to work harder to maintain a normal body temperature while exercising in the winter, it is important to follow the same hydration requirements as one would in the summer.