{"product_id":"skiing-and-snowboarding-fitness-mark-hines-9781554073238","title":"Skiing and Snowboarding Fitness: Reach Your Potential on the Slopes","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eA valuable guide to pre -season training.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Proper training and conditioning are the best safeguards for an enjoyable and injury-free holiday of skiing or snowboarding. Unlike most sports, skiing and snowboarding put huge demands on both body and mind. A momentary lapse in coordination, concentration, flexibility or reflexes can lead to disastrous, even life-threatening injuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSkiing and Snowboarding Fitness\u003c\/b\u003e is a well-organized, comprehensive illustrated guide to a realistic and dynamic fitness program that can be specifically tailored to an individual. The book recommends specific programs to guard against the most common types of skiing-related (or snowboarding-related) dangers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpinal injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShoulder injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnee and ligament sprains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproper nutrition and hydration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Step-by-step exercise programs treat the body as a whole, with attention on strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Many of the exercises improve timing and balance, the two essential factors so critical on the hills and mountainsides. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The fitness programs can be completed in months or in weeks and will benefit skiers and boarders of all levels. Required equipment is remarkably simple, gimmick-free and commonly available. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSkiing and Snowboarding Fitness\u003c\/b\u003e is a complete workout program that will help participants perform better, avoid injuries, and have more fun when they hit the slopes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Hines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1554073235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781554073238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.86h x 5.42w x 0.33d","brand":"Mark Hines","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44190960812287,"sku":"9781554073238","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3a1e2726-7002-4ead-9adc-6bf8fd7c87da.jpg?v=1690873282","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/skiing-and-snowboarding-fitness-mark-hines-9781554073238","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}