Lets get you warmed up to cross-country ski!
So you’ve been sitting in a car driving to your nearest cross country spot. If you’re lucky that’s out your back door in Aberdeen, but for me it’s at least 25 minutes to Stake Lake, or even more to Sun Peaks.
You step out your warm car into the freezing cold, not having moved for a while and you’re about to push it on your skis?
Back up a minute…
You’ve been immobile, let’s get those muscles of yours warmed up and ready for the trails.
I’m not too keen on laying in the snow right away, but follow along for a quick 2 minute warm up you can do in your gear in the lot before your strap in and go. Try each movement for 10-20 repetitions.
ARM CIRCLES
HIP CIRCLES
HIP SWINGS
TOE TAPS
LUNGES OR SPLIT SQUATS
Thanks to Don Larsen and Skye for modelling! Make sure you say hello to them on the trail!
This blog post was written by physiotherapist Tim Schmidt. To book your appointment with Tim, call 250-314-0788 or click HERE to book online.