Winter is a great time for outdoor activities. Fresh frosty air, sparkling snow and bright sun create a mood, and movement will help to avoid the cold and strengthen the immune system.
Skating is the most popular sport in winter
There is a skating rink in almost every yard. Adults, children and young people enjoy spending time on it. Ice skating is the most popular and affordable. A pair of skates is not that expensive, and many skating rinks are free.
In the sports shop, you can see several varieties of skates. Walking models are designed for leisurely skiing in order to have a pleasant pastime. Their boot is lightweight and does not chafe the foot, and the lacing is as comfortable as possible, perfect for beginners. Fitness skates are purchased by those who see skating as a way to play sports and tighten their figure. These skates help you develop good speed and are easy to handle. Professional skates have special stiff boots and well-sharpened blades, and are also quite expensive. But you should not buy them only on this principle, considering that they are the best. It will be difficult for a beginner to handle such skates, and the rigid structure is not very comfortable for recreational skating.
Skates are figured and hockey. The former differ from the latter by the presence of teeth in the front.
Skiing is a sport for singles
If a lot of people skate on the skating rinks, then for skiing you can choose a less crowded track, for example, the nearest park. Skiing engages the muscles in the legs and shoulder girdle and promotes deeper breathing and good heart function. It is quite easy to learn to walk with a classical step, you just need to understand how to make a start. If you want to skate, you will need shorter skis or combination skis, but more experienced skiers will most often use this type of stride. Buying a ski kit should start with socks and boots. Then pick up the bindings and after that - the skis and poles themselves.
The length of the skis should be your height plus 25 cm, and the poles should be minus 25 cm.
Snowboarding - for extreme winter
Snowboarding has become popular relatively recently. Basically, young people who are looking for adrenaline are fond of snowboarding. It is quite problematic to find slopes for practicing this sport; there are suitable places in large parks and outside the city. Learning to snowboard is hard enough. The problem is that the movement is sideways, and both legs are fixed at the same level. Beginners often use special protection. Also, thick snowboard clothing saves from falls. Professionals in this field can perform exciting tricks, jumps and flips.
