June 19, 2017
Nothing better than embracing the great outdoors in the winter, and appreciating all the health benefits and exhilaration of Cross-Country Skiing. This is simply why I love living out in the country, the winters out here are breathtaking with all the beauty of nature and wildlife. On a typical winter day, I strap on my skis and conquer the back trails and ponds with my dog “Buddy” and sometimes friends will join me as well.
There are amazing health benefits of Cross Country Skiing
Connect with nature
- A great way to enjoy the outdoors on a sunny winter day, swishing through the snow and experiencing nature.
Improves endurance
- Helps improve balance and coordination.
- A level of good cardiovascular exercise, and maintaining an elevated heart rate, during this exercise you can strengthen and improve your hearts capacity to pump more effectively.
Excellent Cross-Training
- Cross Country skiing is a great way to prepare your body for the seasonal sports.
- Basically, you target every muscle group, lower and upper body.
Burn Calories
- With a good moderate speed and effort, you can burn 476 calories in an hour.
- For a hardsnow surface area and uphill, along with vigorous effort you will burn at least 1,054 calories per hour.
Stress reliever
- Very therapeutic and offering you some peace and calmness.
- Feeling refreshed and recharged.
- A wonderful way to get a natural source of vitamin D.
Be sure to pack along a water bottle. Hydration is a first step to a healthy lifestyle and to enjoy your ski.
So, bundle up and get out there and give this sport a try!
