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Health benefits of cross-country skiing

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  Cross-country skiing is known as one of the most beneficial sports. It can be practiced by people of any age and fitness level. This sport can also be a very fun activity that at the same time leads to significant health benefits, mostly related to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the musculature of the body and the sense of balance. Improves the work of the cardiovascular system Cross-country skiing is an excellent aerobic workout and since no muscle group is overly stressed, the activity can last for hours. Maintaining an elevated heart rate during exercise can strengthen and improve your heart's ability to pump blood effectively and efficiently. Burns a lot of calories Another benefit of cross-country skiing is burning a lot of calories, and the fact that it is practiced in a cold environment increases the calorie burn even more. When you exercise in cold temperatures, your body has to work harder to maintain a constant temperature, which in turn requires more energ...

10 FIS rules for conduct on the slopes

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  Skiing or snowboarding, like any other sports activity, also brings some risk. In order to reduce the risk of accidents, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has proposed 10 rules of conduct on the slopes that all ski resort users should follow!   1.     Respect for others A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that they do not endanger or prejudice others.   2.     Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding A skier or snowboarder must move in control. They must adapt their speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to their personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic.   3.     Choice of route A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that they do not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.   4.     Overtaking A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or ...