Despite chilly temperatures and shorter days, winter is the favorite time of year for many sports enthusiasts. No matter how skilled at skiing, snow mobile riding, ice-skating or hiking, you may be at risk for serious injuries while performing your favorite activities. Whether you hit the slopes every weekend or spend most of the winter season curled up by a roaring fire, there are tips you can use to stay fit, healthy and free of injury when you venture outside for some winter fun. Strip Mind movie

Do You Know the Risks?

Winter is a wonderful time to participate in sports. During the colder months, many of us spend long hours indoors. We may choose to eat lunch at our desks rather than venturing out, or spend a weeknight watching TV instead of going to the gym. Taking part in outdoor physical activities, even if it is only on the weekend, is an effective means of preventing feelings of melancholy that often surface when we can’t spend a lot of time outdoors.

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I encourage all of my healthy patients to participate in sports and other activities during the winter, as long as they are aware of the risks. For example, in 2007, snowboarding was the leading cause of winter sports injuries, sending over 149,000 people to emergency rooms and other treatment centers. Many veteran skiers think their sport is less dangerous than snowboarding. On the contrary, skiing was a close second to snowboarding when it came to injuries. Over 131,000 skiers sought medical care in 2007 due to mishaps on the slopes.

While awareness of these risks is crucial, you should not hesitate to take part in the winter sports you enjoy. There are a number of simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of injury and have your best winter sports season to date. Try the following tips and remember that in order to play hard, you also need to play smart.

6 Tips to Prevent Winter Sports Injuries

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1) Don’t strain if you haven’t trained - If you haven’t been on skis for 8 months, don’t start taking on black diamonds right out of the gate. Your muscles are more prone to injury after a long break. Prepare for your first day of snow-shoeing or ice hockey by lifting weights and stretching your muscles during the off season. You can also stay conditioned with video games, such as those for the Nintendo Wii, which simulate various sports like snowboarding.

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Failure to Launch movie 2) Extend your warm up - Most fitness experts recommend a five to ten minute warm up, but that may not be enough during the winter. Low temperatures mean it may take longer to ease your muscles into an activity. Double your warm up time and don’t push yourself until you feel loose and relaxed.

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3) Check your gear twice - When it comes to winter sports, the right gear is more important than ever. Snowboarding without a helmet or sledding without water-resistant footwear will not only make the activity less enjoyable, but it may leave you vulnerable to injury. Make sure all equipment is in excellent working order, and don’t leave home without the proper clothing and gear you need to enjoy your day.

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4) Drink up - One of the biggest winter sports mistakes is not staying adequately hydrated. No matter what your sport, you need to drink water or sports beverages every hour or so to provide enough fluids and electrolytes for your body to function. We often don’t realize we are sweating because perspiration evaporates almost instantly in the cold, dry air. Drink even if you aren’t thirsty and you will perform better and prevent muscle cramps and weakness. My Friends Tigger and Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: 100 Acre Wood Downhill Challenge hd

5) Dress for the chill…or the sun - When you do winter activities, your body temperature undergoes extreme shifts. Wear layers of light, moisture-resistant, breathable clothing so you can adjust to any condition. For skiers and hikers in particular, sun protection is just as important as preparing for the cold. Snow reflects damaging UV rays back to your face, so wear sunscreen and sunglasses at all times.

6) Know the terrain - When hiking or snow shoeing, stay on marked trails. To prevent surprises, familiarize yourself with the terrain ahead of time and ask about any unexpected obstructions like ice or snow drifts. Mapping out your route beforehand and incorporating the latest information will prevent surprises.

Ever wonder why some people spend hours at the gym and get no results while others seem to hardly exercise and are lean and firm? The reason is that some people know how to do fat burning workout routines which maximize their fat loss while minimizing their time at the gym.

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If you want to have more free time, spend fewer hours at the gym, and still get great results, you need to read this article to the end and try doing the fat burning workout I outline here. You just need to combine the following exercises and you’ve got a massive workout.

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4) Lunges - another leg exercise which some people find even harder than squats. Again, use dumbbells to make this a more strenuous exercise.

5) Stability ball jackknife - This is a massive abs workout and can really get your abs screaming for mercy within seconds.

6) Step-ups - Doing this fast while holding dumbbells in both hands can really get the blood pumping in your veins and get you to sweat profusely. I love this workout and it can be easily done at home.

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7) Knees to chest jumps - Another cardio routine you can do at home. This fat burning cardio workout is something that can get you results even if you do it for just 1 minute. It’s that hard. It also works the legs and the abs in the process.

Use these 7 exercises and you’ve got a tremendous fat burning workout you can do at home or at the gym.

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