Downhill skiing started in Maine in mid-October this year and I've skied at least once a weekend anywhere from 4-6 hours. I don't consider skiing quality exercise but my question is how should it be considered? With the exception of Christmas day, I haven't taken a day off from running, biking and skiing since October. I simply have skied on what would have been complete rest days. Not sure if this is good or bad.
I don't have any races before April so I'm not worried about fitness gains but hope to avoid injury and holiday weight gain. I typically exercise 60-90 minutes a day on week days and 2-4 hours on one weekend day and take the other day off as rest. I'm now skiing on what would have been a typical rest day.
I don't have any races before April so I'm not worried about fitness gains but hope to avoid injury and holiday weight gain. I typically exercise 60-90 minutes a day on week days and 2-4 hours on one weekend day and take the other day off as rest. I'm now skiing on what would have been a typical rest day.