Trampolines can help skiers prepare for the slopes
15/02/2010 Using a mini trampoline can help people get in shape for skiing holidays, according to one expert.
Matthew Bennett of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) said that if people are unaccustomed to skiing the exercise can make their muscles sore.
"After three days of skiing using unaccustomed muscles, skiers become confident but are physically tired, and their capability isn't necessarily matched to their confidence," he added.
The BCA recommends that anyone hitting the slopes for the first time should do some exercises prior to jetting off, including bouncing around on a mini trampoline to strengthen the leg muscles and improve coordination.
It also suggests using a wobble board to improve balance and doing squats and sit ups to build up leg muscles.
Using mini trampoline is a fun way to get fit in the comfort of your own home. Rebounding using the equipment is an all-round exercise which tones muscle, improves coordination and gets the heart pumping.
Matthew Bennett of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) said that if people are unaccustomed to skiing the exercise can make their muscles sore.
"After three days of skiing using unaccustomed muscles, skiers become confident but are physically tired, and their capability isn't necessarily matched to their confidence," he added.
The BCA recommends that anyone hitting the slopes for the first time should do some exercises prior to jetting off, including bouncing around on a mini trampoline to strengthen the leg muscles and improve coordination.
It also suggests using a wobble board to improve balance and doing squats and sit ups to build up leg muscles.
Using mini trampoline is a fun way to get fit in the comfort of your own home. Rebounding using the equipment is an all-round exercise which tones muscle, improves coordination and gets the heart pumping.
