| Skiing is not just a sport for young people; | | | | Before beginning any exercise program, a |
| many seniors are enjoying skiing as a way to | | | | person should consult their doctor and follow |
| keep healthy and have fun. With the help of | | | | the doctor's advice. Skiing is a physically |
| skiing, a senior can remain agile and | | | | demanding sport and is not for all seniors. |
| mentally sharp as they age. Nearly three out | | | | |
| of every American skier is a senior. As the | | | | Skiing is considered a lifestyle choice and |
| population ages, it is expected that this | | | | requires time and effort to remain fit enough |
| number will continue to grow. | | | | to remain active in the sport. It is |
| | | | necessary for skiers to continue an exercise |
| When a skier enjoys skiing and has | | | | program throughout the year to keep a strong |
| incorporated skiing into their lifestyle, it | | | | cardio vascular system. Walking is a good way |
| can be hard to let the sport go as the skier | | | | to keep the entire body fit. The skier should |
| ages. Although, many seniors desire to keep | | | | prepare for the season by training with |
| skiing in their lifestyle, the cost of the | | | | weights that target specific and all muscle |
| sport can become unaffordable after many | | | | groups. |
| years. Many seniors cannot pay the high price | | | | |
| of equipment maintenance and of using ski | | | | The senior should choose easier ski courses |
| services at the slopes year after year. | | | | as a precaution against slow movement during |
| | | | a crucial moment. As a person ages, they lose |
| If the senior remains fit otherwise, it can | | | | flexibility and endurance so it is important |
| be frustrating not to be able to ski due to | | | | not to tax the body while skiing. Even a fit |
| financial reasons. With some research, | | | | senior's cardiovascular system must be |
| interested seniors can find and participate | | | | prepared for the skiing season. A senior |
| in skiing clubs and communities that cater to | | | | skier's purpose for skiing should be to have |
| their segment of society. Senior skiing | | | | a good time while keeping fit. That the |
| organizations usually have a discount or | | | | senior can ski is fantastic fact in itself so |
| method of saving money for participants. Many | | | | it is not necessary for the senior skier to |
| ski operators are willing to give seniors a | | | | take any unnecessary chances. |
| break at the cash register too. | | | | |
| | | | Equipment is an important component of |
| When seniors ski, they remain socially | | | | skiing. Without the right equipment, a senior |
| active, which is a great bonus in addition to | | | | skier could be injured or unable to ski |
| the physical health benefits. The skiing | | | | properly. Not only must equipment must be |
| senior can always enjoy this winter sport | | | | fitted properly, it must be maintained and |
| with family and friends. Seniors can find new | | | | replaced as necessary. The senior skier |
| friendships and renew old ties when they are | | | | should have good equipment that is fitted by |
| involved in the skiing culture. Skiing has | | | | a person with the expertise to do a good job. |
| many benefits for all participants. | | | | Proper equipment will help keep the senior |
| | | | safe on the slopes. |