Squats to strengthen lower body \/ Photo: Meghan Holmes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn addition to the lower body, the upper body must also be properly prepared. This is because cross-country skiing is often done with a backpack on. If you have strong abdominals and lower back, the discomfort that the weight of the backpack can cause will be much less. The exercises to be performed are basic: abdominal and lumbar<\/strong>. You just have to get into the habit of doing them every day, or every other day without forcing too much, and letting the muscle rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo finalise the preparation of the musculature, it is advisable to strengthening the arms<\/strong>. This will help to increase the momentum with the poles. <\/strong>You can improve the strength of your biceps <\/strong>doing pull-ups on a barbell; and the triceps<\/strong>doing push-ups or pull-ups leaning on a bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Actual example of preparation.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe approach to the most common preparation exercises will help you to better understand the actual plan below. The training plan can vary according to the objective, but also according to the amount of free time you have. For a specific and detailed preparation, with high sporting objectives, it is recommended to consult a specialist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following is a basic plan for a person who wants to enjoy cross-country skiing and forget about competitions and times. An example will be the plan for a person who has three days a week to do sport, and only for a short period of time<\/strong>. It is advisable to work every other day because rest is essential for the assimilation of training.<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Day 1<\/strong>: a quarter of an hour of footrace <\/strong>at a comfortable pace, and without increasing the heart rate too much. The next step is to perform a few stretching <\/strong>(5 minutes), and for ten minutes push-ups and sit-ups<\/strong>. Alternate both exercises in sets, without going all out. Then, another 15 minutes of race <\/strong>with an extra point of intensity, and a further 15 minutes walking <\/strong>to lower the body temperature.\t<\/li>
- Day 2<\/strong>: work of bodybuilding<\/strong>. Do sets of the above exercises for one hour. Although it is not quite the same, a more enjoyable way to work your muscles is swimming.\t<\/li>
- Day 3<\/strong>: an hour on wheels. If you have a bicycle <\/strong>go for a comfortable ride, maintaining a high cadence for about an hour. You can also choose to go for a walk with your children. skates<\/strong>. If you do not like wheels, opt for the footrace<\/strong> gradually increasing the intensity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n