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Get Mountain Ready With Ashtanga Yoga
Now that Winter is in full force, I'm sure many of you spend your weekends skiing or snowboarding. Nothing beats the excitement and anticipation of standing at the top of a white mountain and looking down the slope. However, an exhilarating day on the mountain can leave you very sore and achy the next day.
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Fit Gift Guide: Skiers and Riders
The snow's a fallin' in parts of the world, and that means skiers and riders are gearing up for some adventurous time in the snow. If there's a gal in your life who's big into hitting the mountain, here are some gift ideas that are sure to keep her warm and protected.
- Salomon Ladies Temptress Jacket: The best part about this coat is that it has tons of zippered pockets to hold your wallet, keys, phone, tissues, and snacks.
Are You a Skier or Rider?
The weekend is a great time to hit the mountain. Skiing and snowboarding are both kick-ass workouts, but tell me, which one are you?
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Fit Gift Guide: Ski Bum
The gift-giving holidays are just around the corner and to spare you some of the last-minute shopping stress the Sugar sites are creating ever-helpful gift guides.
I'm sure you've got a cousin, sibling, or other relative who spends their winters hitting the ski slopes. Here are some ideas the skier in your life is sure to appreciate.
Powderwh*re "Flakes" Gets You Psyched For Snow
I know it is still the middle of Fall, but here's a video that will make you wish it were Winter. Powderwh*re brings you their latest backcountry skiing video appropriately titled Flakes. Last Winter the production company filmed some of the best telemark skiers in the world, with the goal to "capture the joy and freedom that is powder skiing."
How to Strength Train With a Balance Board
If you belong to a gym, you may have seen this weird UFO-looking piece of equipment lying around. It's known as a balance board. When used for strength training exercises, it's a great tool for runners, skiers, tennis players, and yogis because it helps improve coordination and balancing abilities.
Go Splits! 8 Stretches to Get You There
When I think of doing the splits, I immediately think of cheerleaders and pom-poms, but you too can become flexible enough to get all the way to the floor. It requires flexible hamstrings and open hips, so if you practice these eight stretches, you'll be on your way to doing full splits in no time. Doing splits regularly will keep your hamstrings and hip flexors limber, which is great if you're a runner, biker, or skier.
Fittingly Mad: Share the Mountain
I have written here before urging and maybe complaining about the need for both cyclists and drivers to share the road, since I have been on both sides of the situation. Now, I must tell you I feel the same way about the slopes – you've got to share the mountain, people. On busy weekends, snowy mountainsides are filled with skiers and boarders of all levels.
FitSugar Lower Body Yoga Sequence
Runners, skiers, and all athletes alike can benefit from strong legs. A muscular and toned lower body can help you move faster and more efficiently, but it can also prevent injuries. This dynamic yoga sequence flows between basic standing poses that are sure to target your legs and booty, as well as your core and upper body.
Downhill Skiing: Telemark vs. Alpine
Downhill skiing is one of the most popular winter sports, but more and more downhill skiers are getting into telemark skiing, since it allows the skier to be in more control of his or her movements.
What do I mean? Check out this video of a woman telemark skiing.
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