Conditioning For Snowboarding

What better way to make use of the winter time than hitting the slopes with some snowboarding? This fast, adrenaline-soaked sport entices riders from all skill levels, making the mountains one of the most popular destination spots each year. While snowboarding’s popularity is generally based off its fun factor, riders will still tell you about the impending soreness and fatigue that comes along with the intensive activity. Simply put: this sport, like many other, requires a well-conditioned body for proper performance. Lucky for riders, there are sports related training programs out there that include exercises specially designed to help reduce the risk of soreness and avoid an abbreviated snowboarding trip.

One of the most important skills for all snowboarders to hone is balance. Isometric exercises are ideal for improving a rider’s stabilization. A large part of snowboarding is holding one position to ensure balance and since isometric exercises strengthen muscles held in one position, they become incredibly effective.

When the slopes get more intense, a wide array of movements are required to help maintain your balance as well. Dynamic stretching can certainly lead to a better performance for just about any sport, especially snowboarding. Instead of working on your muscles in stationary positions, the dynamic stretching approach incorporates slow, gradual movements for loosening everything up before your activity.

Aside from stretching, aerobic exercises are crucial for conditioning your body for a longer time on the mountain. Whether it’s walking, jogging, running, swimming, or biking, active exercises that focus on cardio will greatly improve your longevity on the slopes.

If you still find yourself in the lodge long before everyone else, you can always visit Island Sports Physical Therapy of Long Island for help. Office locations include Nesconset, East Northport, Huntington, Coram, East Meadow, and Glen Cove. Each center can provide you with the most modern Sports Specific Training programs designed to improve your performance. If you’re an athlete looking for that next step, don’t hesitate to make an appointment, by phone or online, today.