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Get Mountain Ready With These Strength Training Moves
If the Winter games have you fired up for the slopes, our friends over at American Council on Exercise (ACE) have designed a workout to get you mountain ready. These moves for boarders and skiers will help build muscle to make you stronger and faster — just like the Olympic snow geniuses Hannah Kearney and Lindsey Vonn. OK, maybe not as strong and fast as them, but these exercises will definitely help improve your techniques on the slopes.
Gifts For Active Snow Bunnies
Although snow may not be falling in your neck of the woods just yet, it's never too early to start thinking about all the people in your life who love playing in that fluffy white stuff.
If you have a friend or family member who's big into hitting the mountain, here are some gift ideas that are sure to keep her warm and happy. Although picking out ski or snowboard equipment is best left up to her, these items are sure to make wintertime even better.
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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Lindsey Vonn's SI Cover: OMG or No Biggie?
It must feel pretty good to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated next to the headline "America's Best Woman Skier Ever." But the buzz about this photo of Vancouver lady Lindsey Vonn concerns the way she's posing. As Women Talk Sports points out, SI rarely features female athletes on its cover, and often, they're shown in sexualized poses.
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.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Standing Series For Skiers and Riders
When the snow falls, many people are psyched to hit the mountain. Whether you ski or snowboard, what you do off the trails can help you feel more confident in the snow, and help avoid injury. Strong quads and a core, open hips, and a sturdy sense of balance will make a huge difference when flying down the slopes, and doing yoga is a great way to make that happen.
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.
Should Helmets Be Mandatory For Skiers and Riders?
When the snow falls, skiers and riders hit the slopes, barreling down mountainsides and dodging trees and other people at incredible speeds, and I've often seen helmet-less heads. You may be shocked to hear that between 30 and 60 skiers and snowboarders die on US slopes each year, with head injuries being the most serious threat.
In some states, it's mandatory to wear bike helmets to protect your noggin and prevent serious injuries, so should the same rule apply to skiers and snowboarders?
Healthy Dose Link Time
- Fitness insights from Olympic skier Julia Mancuso — Fit Bottomed Girls
- Free Kind bar samples at Starbucks today! — Healthy Bites
- Lighten up your chicken wings and other Super Bowl snacks — That's Fit
- Or try a more surprising game day snack — Healthy Eats
- Five things every woman should know about sleep — Vitamin G
- Jessica Biel talks junk food with Jay Leno — FitCeleb
- A tiny, wearable gadget that tracks your activity levels — Vital Juice Daily
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