The holiday parties are in full swing and burning calories is at the top of everyone's wish list this year, so as to not gain the typical holiday 5 pounds. Witht eh snowfall Colorado just received in the last few days, our minds went directly to ways to burn calories with winter activities.
Did you know that skiing (both downhill & cross-country) can burn anywhere from 400-550 calories per hour for a person weighing 155 pounds. Plus you'll be outside getting some fresh air and on a perfect ski day - some sun rays!
Here are some tips to help you burn those holiday treatsoff for those of you who ski (or want to ski):
1. Be on the look out for the latest ski deals, so you don't have to pay out of the nose to get in some great outdoor exercise.
2. Check into ski or snowboarding lessons at a nearby ski resort - weekly classes are offered and provide a routine exercise program through the winter.
3. Be prepared for the weather - put together a "winter activities" box so you can always locate your gear, which can include, ski passes, sunglasses/goggles, sunscreen, lip balm, hand & foot warmers, ski socks, hats and gloves, ski helmet, and long underwear.
4. When you are not on the slopes, do some exercises to strengthen your core and to help improve your balance.
Have fun hitting the slopes and burning those holiday calories!
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