Why Skiing is a Great Workout Huckster''''''''s Lodge

What are the Health Benefits of Skiing?

Let’s investigate the health benefits a little further and see what skiing does to us physiologically.

According to the director of the Institute for Molecular Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine at the Paracelsus Medical University in Austria, Dr Josef Niebauer: “Alpine skiing is a mix of endurance and resistance training. It has positive effects on the heart and circulation, as well as peripheral muscles – predominantly the legs.”

Skiing, above all, provides cardio-metabolic benefits which help to lower blood pressure and improve insulin resistance and metabolism. What’s more, skiing has been linked with reinvigorating blood vessels, improved cell health, and eliminating arterial stiffness that can factor into heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

Another bonus is that a little exposure to the cold can also help to burn fat.

Why Should I Do a Skiing Workout?

Alongside the physical health benefits and skiing being a great form of interval training, it also is beneficial for your wellbeing. We all know that spending time outdoors is good for mental health with countless research linking the two. According to Dr Niebauer: “Skiing is more than just a sport – it comes with lots of positive effects on the skier’s wellbeing and quality of life.”
And where could you find more beautiful settings to workout than in the French Alps? We can’t think of anything better for fitness enthusiasts, who can combine a great workout with a fantastic holiday.

If you’re looking to mix up your workout regimes, why not consider skiing? With plenty of availability over Winter 2019/20, you could be jet setting to the ultimate workout soon enough.