SHOULD I DO THE SKI JUMPS EXERCISE?

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Written By DerrickCalvert

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Although it might seem difficult to see them in their snow pants and winter coats, professional skiers are incredibly fit. Ski jumps exercise is an intense workout. Research has shown that skiing is a combination of cardio and resistance training. It can increase everything, from your metabolism to blood pressure and heart beat to rowing and cycling. For me, skiing is a way to have a great sex.

Ski jumps exercise are often incorporated into HIIT workouts. Certified personal trainer Brandon Nicholas says that they provide muscle strengthening as well as the added benefits such agility, balance, and overall coordination. This is a great way for beginners to spice up their workouts.

Although ski jumping may seem like a leg exercise on the surface, Nicholas points out that the “solid and dynamic ski jumps exercise that impacts all body parts” targets the glutes and quadriceps as well as the core muscles. I was able to work out all these areas in my apartment without the need for additional Valley Wide Health Systems equipment, which is why I chose the ski jump.

YouTube has many videos showing how to ski jump. The basic idea is that you should stand with your legs at hip width. Next, bend your hips and knees slightly so that your hips are in line with your knees. While bending your knees is a basic move, bending your hips may feel more natural. Now shift your weight onto the one leg and lift the foot on the other. Keep your hips slightly lower than the knees of the standing leg.

You can do this on both sides until you feel comfortable. Then, to increase your range of motion, touch down during each jump. Jenny Abou Obaida is a certified personal trainer and recommends three sets of ski jumping for 30 seconds each with 15 second breaks.

You should try to increase your speed and intensity with each set. However, you must always prioritize form over speed. Abouobaia advises that you slow down or stop if your muscles become tired.